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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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Opinions

6% dividend yield! I'm buying this stellar ASX stock in bulk

| Mitchell Lawler

It's a BIG yield, but that's not even the key reason why I'm ready to buy more.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Check out these shares that analysts rate as buys.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares that are screaming buys in December

| Zach Bristow

These might go on the Christmas list.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares that could supercharge your portfolio returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could generate big returns for investors next year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 20% to 40% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to offer the winning combination of big yields and bigger gains.

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AI Stocks

Could ChatGPT take a bite out of the DroneShield share price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shareholders may find themselves competing with OpenAI.

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Share Gainers

Up 748% in a year, why a 'long growth runway remains' for Zip shares

| Bernd Struben

Up 748% in a year, these top fund managers remain bullish on the outlook for Zip shares in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

2 no-brainer ASX dividend shares to buy right now for less than $2

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer appealing dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 small-cap healthcare companies have captured the attention of experts.

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How to invest

Concerned about ASX shares at all-time highs? Don't worry, you've got options

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in other asset classes can help mitigate the share market's highs...

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Resources Shares

What can investors expect from ASX 200 mining stocks in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for CBA shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shareholders have had a wonderful 2024. Can it get even better next year?

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ETFs

3 things about the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is one of my favourites. Here are some things to know.

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Materials Shares

Will 2025 be a good year for the BHP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting for the Big Australian next year.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back to fine form this Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Top Australian financial stocks to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Financias for financial freedom.

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Energy Shares

Top broker says Boss Energy shares have 29% upside

| Zach Bristow

Nuclear energy continues to be an emerging theme for investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend ETFs to buy for passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds are my top picks for ETF income right now.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has turned a $100,000 investment into $450,000 in 10 years!

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has been an incredible performer.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy 1,000 Telstra shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a good option for passive income? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price rises amid change to management team

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified conglomerate issued an update today regarding its management team.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Guzman Y Gomez, Mesoblast, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, HMC, Magellan, and Perseus shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors be gifted with a 'Santa rally'?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong run in 2024, can the Santa rally send the ASX 200 to new records?

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this be the day the Bitcoin price cracks $100,000?

| Eric Volkman

It's come awfully close at certain points during the past few weeks.

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Technology Shares

Why has this ASX 200 tech stock rocketed 38% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

The stars aligned for this stock over the past month.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX biotech shares rocketing 10% to 26% on BIG news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX biotech stocks flying higher on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Co-founder sells $100 million of Zip shares after stepping down

| Zach Bristow

A cool payday.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia stock before the end of 2024? Here's what history suggests

| Keith Speights

The stock has been a big winner during most three-year and five-year periods since its IPO.

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Healthcare Shares

What on Earth is happening with Mesoblast shares today?

| James Mickleboro

First it was jumping and then it was sinking. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Here's the latest broker upgrades on ASX All Ords shares

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in.

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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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