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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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International Stock News

Why the Alphabet share price just leapt higher

| Jeremy Bowman

Investors seem to hope the Trump administration will be friendly to Alphabet and its big-tech peers.

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Technology Shares

Up 50% in 2024, this ASX 200 tech stock offers 'significant long-term, compounding growth'

| James Mickleboro

A leading investment manager is tipping this tech stock as a buy even after its strong gains this year.

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Growth Shares

Invest $5,000 into these ASX 200 shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for an investment in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 7% yields in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for dividends? Analysts think these shares could be worth considering.

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Travel Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Qantas shares in December 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this airline stock an appealing investment today?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says that these ASX shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these shares this week.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap share is a bargain at $1.20

| Tristan Harrison

This retail stock could be a bargain buy right now.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares that brokers love

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of dividend yields could be on offer from these buy-rated shares.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 25% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX dividend share is building a reputation for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Retail Shares

Overinvested in Woolworths shares? Here are two alternative ASX retail stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths shares have disappointed this year. I think there could be better retail stocks to buy right now.

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Materials Shares

Down 20% to 40%, are these ASX uranium shares victims of 'market overreactions'

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's see what one fund manager says.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets endured a rough start to the week this Monday.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined to deliver big returns over the next 12 months according to brokers.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Appen share price crash 15% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares remain up more than 250% this year.

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Technology Shares

The All Ords stock that's 'shaping up to become a truly global ASX success story'

| Bernd Struben

Up 160% in a year, a leading fund manager expects this ASX All Ords stock has much more to give.

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Index investing

Want to outperform 82% of professional fund managers? Buy these ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easier than you'd think to beat most ASX fund managers.

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ETFs

Want to invest in the Nasdaq? This ASX ETF is a great option heading into the new year

| Bernd Struben

The ASX ETF offers a one-stop shop to invest in the soaring tech shares listed on the Nasdaq.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares expected to have another strong year in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this large stock ensure another strong return next year?

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Index investing

The ultimate guide to investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for maximum returns

| Sebastian Bowen

This strategy should get you the best bang for your buck with VAS.

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IPOs

Why is the last major ASX IPO of 2024 crashing on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the newly listed company are down 17% from the ASX IPO price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan shares worth $17 million sniffed by corporate watchdog

| Mitchell Lawler

A well-timed and lucrative sale has the regulator intrigued.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? You'll need to know this

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have been soaring higher in 2024.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Digico, Platinum, and Resolute shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Brainchip, Meridian, and SCEE shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Financial Shares

Top broker says buy this 'compelling' ASX 300 dividend stock now

| Tristan Harrison

This under-the-radar stock could be a strong contender for passive income.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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International Stock News

Top Wall Street analyst calls Tesla stock a top pick. Is it a buy now?

| Jeremy Bowman

Tesla shares have been on fire lately, rising more than 70% since the November 5 election.

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Opinions

2 underappreciated ASX 200 shares to buy now

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be undervaluing these ASX 200 shares heading into 2025, according to this expert.

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International Stock News

Billionaires love this US tech stock (Hint: It's not Nvidia)

| Anders Bylund

Looking for the next big thing in tech investments? Several billionaire-owned hedge funds are heavily invested in one overlooked AI…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price rocketing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock making waves on Monday? Let's find out what's going on.

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Gold

The best ASX gold stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be the gold stocks to buy in the new year according to the broker.

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Technology Shares

My 2 favourite ASX shares to buy right now

| Rhys Brock

These two shares are on my Christmas list for several reasons.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this beaten-up miner?

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Financial Shares

Could 2025 be an even better year for AMP shares after a 70% rise in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AMP deliver electric returns again in 2025?

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether this stock is an opportunity.

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Share Market News

Buy these 2 undervalued ASX shares in December, says expert

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say these businesses are far too cheap.

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Broker Notes

A top fund manager says this under-the-radar ASX blue-chip stock is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should get excited about this stock, according to a leading fund manager.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a good day to own NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

This big four bank's shareholders will be smiling on Monday. But why?

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