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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

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock in 2025, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

This stock offers everything I want this year, and beyond.

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Retail Shares

Woolworths shares crashed 18% in 2024: Will they rebound this year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why this supermarket giant's shares crashed last year.

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ETFs

Broadening your horizons? 3 international ASX ETFs to consider for long-term growth

| Aaron Bell

Want to be like Pitbull? These ETFs will have you feeling like Mr Worldwide!

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock could rise 28% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes a bull market is coming for uranium and this stock could be a buy.

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Bank Shares

Which dates could move the Westpac share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates for Westpac investors this year.

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Gold

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold stock

| James Mickleboro

This is the gold miner to buy now according to the leading broker.

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Communication Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for Telstra shares

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are calling this stock a buy with its projected profit in the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Top Australian shares to generate passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could generate big income for investors this year.

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Resources Shares

Which delivered better returns in 2024: Fortescue, Mineral Resources, or BHP shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Volatile commodity prices made 2024 a tough year for ASX 200 mining shares investors.

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price rocketed 71% in 2024. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the AMP share price leaping higher in 2024. But why?

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be top options for investors at the start of the year.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's next multibillion-dollar opportunity is hiding in plain sight

| Harsh Chauhan

This move could turn out to be a smart one!

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These income options have recently been given buy ratings by analysts. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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Share Market News

Best ASX 200 shares vs. best suburbs for property investment in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's get specific about which stocks and suburban property markets delivered the best capital growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Why I'd buy the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) for diversification and returns

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best sectors to own to 2030.

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International Stock News

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? This chart might change your mind

| Howard Smith

Big tech companies are spending heavily on AI infrastructure now. The market size is expected to grow tenfold by 2030.

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International Stock News

How likely is a US stock market crash under President Donald Trump in 2025? Here's what history tells us

| Sean Williams

Certain historical correlations appear to foreshadow trouble.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for ASX investors...

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How to invest

Should you buy ASX shares when saving for a house deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

What to consider before turning toward the sharemarket.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 300 mining stock just jumped 18% on $269m boost

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock starting the week on a high? Let's dig deeper into things.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs while the market sinks on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky market-buckers?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks smoulder as coal price tumbles to 3-year lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal miners are experiencing a big reduction in global coal prices.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino shares holding on for dear life. Here's the latest

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the embattled casino operator?

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International Stock News

Better buy in 2025: Tesla stock or Meta Platforms?

| Anthony Di Pizio

Shares of Tesla and Meta Platforms jumped by over 60% during 2024.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Write these 2025 dates down in the diary

| Sebastian Bowen

The miner has already circled some key dates for investors...

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 uranium stock could rise over 80%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that this stock could generate big returns for investors in 2025.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect these ASX 200 shares will gain 13% to 36% in 2025.

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International Stock News

Prediction: 2 AI stocks will be worth more than Nvidia by year-end in 2025

| Trevor Jennewine

Nvidia is currently worth $3.4 trillion, but these US tech giants could surpass its market value before year-end.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Myer, Premier Investments, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

DroneShield stock: Why are short sellers piling in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this defence stock heading for a share price slump?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week on such a down note?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is kicking of the week deep in the red. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma shares race to another record high. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the new-and-improved healthcare giant?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Boss Energy, Syrah, and Vulcan shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week on a high.

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Materials Shares

Up 185% in a year, why this ASX 300 lithium stock is smashing the market again on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 300 lithium stock again today. But why?

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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 shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

Value + yield: 2 battered blue-chip ASX dividend shares that demand attention

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be very compelling for income.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is jumping 12% despite the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are buying this small cap today.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 120% in a year, ASX 200 healthcare stock dips on US acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare company announced a strategic new US acquisition.

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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these ASX ETFs now

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at four ETFs that could be worth considering for investments this week.

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