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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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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably use this company's products several times a day...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just downgraded these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker isn't feeling bullish about these stocks anymore.

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Industrials Shares

Is this ASX industrial stock a buy for defensive cash flows?

| Zach Bristow

If you crave defensive growth, let's see what the experts think.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Is the US share market a good place to be invested?

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares for Australians to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these buy-rated shares to offer a growing stream of dividends.

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Speculative

Why this speculative ASX stock could rocket 70%

| James Mickleboro

Investors with a high tolerance for risk might want to take a look at the speculative ASX stock in this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which delivered better returns in 2024: Woolworths, Metcash, or Coles shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the performance of these ASX supermarket shares.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here are some dates to watch out for in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

After a big 2024, many investors will be watching Qantas this year.

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Value Investing

Here's why ASX value shares outperformed growth stocks in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

There was a 4.4% difference in total returns between value and growth shares last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to watch.

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Opinions

The one ASX stock I'm never selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd rather sell my house than this company...

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's your Q2 preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from the Big Australian? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an exceptionally disappointing hump day session for ASX investors...

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International Stock News

Should you buy shares in the largest company in the world?

| Adria Cimino

Today, about half of the 20 biggest companies by market value are in the technology industry.

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Resources Shares

What happened with the Core Lithium share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium worked to expand its horizons in 2024.

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Share Market News

Why are Novonix shares outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials company is strengthening its financial position.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this $1.4 billion ASX 200 healthcare stock just dive 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The market didn't like what this stock had to say this morning...

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Broker Notes

Guzman Y Gomez shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the GYG valuation too spicy?

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Share Fallers

Why CAR Group, Myer, Neuren, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price slumps despite record $700 million AI investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors don't seem impressed with this massive AI investment...

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International Stock News

Tesla stock vs Amazon: Billionaires are buying one and selling the other

| Trevor Jennewine

Several Wall Street billionaires have been making some moves!

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Gold

These ASX 200 gold shares are shining at 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

It's been a golden start to the year for these names.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares are up 42% in a year. This shows why they could still be great value

| Bernd Struben

The investing pros at Firetrail forecast another strong year for ResMed shares in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Baby Bunting, Guzman y Gomez, and PWR shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. Let's find out why...

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International Stock News

3 reasons Nvidia stock is a forever buy and hold

| George Budwell

The company's transformation extends beyond GPUs into networking, software, and strategic investments in AI-driven startups

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX 200 mining stocks? Here's why the iron ore price just charged back above US$100 a tonne

| Bernd Struben

Investors are now wondering if the iron ore price can keep moving higher.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment asset will deliver better income in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the forecast 2025 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 stocks and current rental yields across the…

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Resources Shares

Is this what's boosting the Pilbara Minerals share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Pilbara Minerals share price on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

What happened in 2024 with Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what affected the miner in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Here are the important dates impacting ANZ shares this year

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the dates to diarise for the new year.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What you can learn from past share price movements

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Three lessons from four companies

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Capital Raising

Guess the ASX All Ords stock launching a capital raising at a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

After failing last month, the struggling company is trying again.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie shares lift off on $8 billion AI news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Macquarie share price amid the latest AI news.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX retail stock is jumping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a great day on hump day. But why?

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price rockets 30% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders have 200 million reasons to smile on Wednesday.

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ETFs

Forget BHP and buy these ASX mining ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to add mining sector exposure? Then check out these funds.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers stock: Is it time to back up the truck?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares great value right now?

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Growth Shares

The ASX shares I'm most excited to buy in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

5 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) shares to watch in 2025

| Aaron Bell

Stocks to watch if you plan to join the AI takeover in 2025.

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