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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX 200 shares announcing acquisitions today

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity is heating up with two deals announced this morning.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks I want in my Christmas stocking this year

| Rhys Brock

I think these companies look set to back up a bumper 2024 with another great year in 2025.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are on track to become future blue chips

| Tristan Harrison

These companies could become a lot bigger by 2030, in my view.

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Opinions

A 5.25% dividend yield today! But here's why I'm buying this ASX stock for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for quite a few different reasons.

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Dividend Investing

Why Bell Potter rates these ASX dividend shares as key buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these shares that the broker is feeling bullish on right now.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares in 2025: Here's what to expect

| Zach Bristow

Let's put some numbers to it.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks for 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares will provide income investors with good yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Aussie investors can expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my 5-step approach to earning passive income of $1,000 a month

| Sebastian Bowen

Follow these steps and you might be able to retire early...

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could surge 27% to 38% higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these shares and tipping them to surge.

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AI Stocks

The future of AI: Best ASX shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are backing these 3 ASX shares for future growth amid the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares had the strongest sector gains for the fifth week out of the past six, rising by 1.96%.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Pilbara Minerals shares in 2025?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what's in store.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great long term options for investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Retirement

How does your superannuation balance compare with the average in Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Do you more than average? Let's find out what Australians have stored away for retirement.

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Bank Shares

Is the outlook compelling for Westpac shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s gaze into the potential future for this huge ASX bank share.

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ETFs

How can I tap into the S&P 500's forecast 15% gains in 2025 with an ASX share?

| Bernd Struben

Amid bullish forecasts for the S&P 500 in 2025, this ASX share could keep shining bright.

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ETFs

Buy these quality ASX ETFs for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds for income investors to consider buying this month. What are they invested in?

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Share Market News

Up 11% in 2024, can ASX 200 shares shine again next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver reveals where he thinks the ASX 200 will be at the end of 2025.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 19% and 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP, Telstra, and this ASX dividend share next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good options for income investors next week.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 resource shares to buy and those to avoid in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Bank of America’s resource forecasts for 2025 could have big implications for these ASX 200 shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price beat the market in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting for this biotechnology giant next year.

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX shares this fund manager thinks are buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting opportunities to buy.

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Healthcare Shares

Which insider sold $770,000 worth of ResMed shares this week?

| Zach Bristow

What's the situation?

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Cheap Shares

Top ASX shares to buy on discount in December 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Black Friday may be over but there are still bargains to be found on the ASX!

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Bank Shares

Will the RBA cut interest rates next week? Here's what Westpac is predicting

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates heading lower next week? Here's what Westpac expects the RBA to do.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price ending the week on a red note?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest news from the tech company is unsettling the market again.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the outlook on ResMed shares in 2025

| Zach Bristow

Can investors breath easy?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks primed for an electric performance: Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

Time to charge up?

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Record Highs

Why is this ASX 300 stock soaring 9% to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is catching the eye on Friday. What's getting investors excited?

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's the outlook for 2025

| Zach Bristow

Let's see the numbers.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX tech stocks are outperforming the US Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

Home-grown Aussie tech stocks have delivered impressive capital growth this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX All Ords stock primed for a takeover offer in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock could draw the interest of global companies saddled with fading patents.

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Energy Shares

Guess which top 100 ASX stock this $139 billion superannuation fund ditched

| Sebastian Bowen

UniSuper has ditched this popular retirement stock.

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Broker Notes

ASX financial shares are up 33% this year. Brokers reveal which stocks to buy for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

After such a stellar run, are there any good buys left among ASX financial shares?

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Technology Shares

Here's the growth outlook for ASX tech shares in 2025

| Zach Bristow

Let's check it out.

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