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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

Up 146% in a year, ASX 200 stock marches higher on $950 million acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 company is expanding its renewable energy footprint.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just crashed 28%!

| James Mickleboro

What's causing this share to crash deep into the red on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock is up 160% in a month! Here's why it's just entered a trading halt

| Zach Bristow

The company requested the pause before the open.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares lower despite big US news

| James Mickleboro

What's going with this energy giant today? Let's find out what's happening.

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Technology Shares

What's going on with DroneShield shares today?

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why are Rio Tinto shares falling today?

| James Mickleboro

The miner has released a couple of big updates. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in December according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Top oil and gas stocks to buy now in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that these stocks could energise portfolios with some big returns.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 shares with ex-dividend dates before the end of 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want the latest payment from these shares that are set to trade ex-dividend?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top options for income investors according to analysts.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 in these ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for Aussie investors with money to put into the market.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for Australian retirees

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys and expect big things from them.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 into CBA shares just 1 year ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if it were a good idea to buy this banking giant's shares a year ago.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in December and hold for 20 years

| Motley Fool Staff

All I want for Christmas is...

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How to invest

I would listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy undervalued ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

It's never a bad idea to follow in the footsteps of the Oracle of Omaha.

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Energy Shares

1 Australian energy stock to buy confidently and 1 to avoid for now 

| Zach Bristow

Time to power up.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a red day for the markets this Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price just hit a new 52-week high after a 70% rise in 2024!

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great year for the financial giant.

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Materials Shares

Will 2025 be the year ASX lithium shares make a triumphant return?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are devoted ASX lithium share investors about to be handsomely rewarded?

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52-Week Highs

10 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these market-defying stocks?

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Dividend Investing

3 Australian dividend shares for stress-free passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares could be top options.

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Broker Notes

Is the Guzman Y Gomez share price valuation too spicy in 2024? Here's a top broker's view

| Tristan Harrison

Is the valuation too spicy or is it a top buy?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Goodman, Hansen, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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REITs

This ASX 200 stock just tanked 4% amid a $1.9 billion sale

| Sebastian Bowen

Millions of Goodman shares were just sold off.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Bravura, GQG Partners, and Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Technology Shares

Up 104% in 2024, is this ASX 200 stock now overvalued?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this high-flying ASX 200 stock is due for a retrace.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price can keep flying to new highs

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares' new record highs are forecast to be broken in 2025 by this top broker.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares higher on $615m copper deal with Sumitomo

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant has its eyes on more copper production in Western Australia.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped 38% in November

| Jeremy Bowman

At the current valuation, there are high expectations baked into the stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus co-founders just sold off 2 million shares. Should you follow?

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus is in the spotlight following the $513 million share sale by its co-founders.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is jumping 15% on big news

| James Mickleboro

There's reason for shareholders of this high-flying stock to smile on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 200 stock is down 22% from its highs, and the CEO is stocking up

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a shiny buying opportunity?

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International Stock News

Nvidia is growing faster than you think. This table proves it

| Jeremy Bowman

Don't be surprised to see Nvidia top its forecast again three months from now.

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Cheap Shares

I've got $2,000 and I'm on the hunt for cheap ASX shares to buy in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be too cheap to ignore.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price set to make a stellar comeback in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this lithium miner recharge its share price?

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Cheap Shares

An undervalued ASX 200 stock to buy now

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker sees big returns on offer from this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These quality stocks are top picks in December according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share offers 'compelling value' for investors

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this company. Here's what you need to know.

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