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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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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX retail stocks are crashing 15% on trading updates

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Monday. What's going on?

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock races higher amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received competing takeover bids this month.

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Retail Shares

What are the important dates for Wesfarmers shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

These dates could be market-moving for the retail giant.

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International Stock News

Nvidia became one of the largest companies by market cap in 2024. Will its reign continue in 2025?

| James Brumley

Spoiler alert: The ongoing rally is neither an accident nor a fluke.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 stock hit a 52-week low last week, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the pain, there are a few reasons why this stock could be a turnaround idea.

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Growth Shares

Could this be a millionaire-maker ASX growth stock at 67 cents?

| Rhys Brock

I'll be keeping a close eye on this ASX fintech.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why brokers are tipping these blue chips as buys this month.

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Opinions

Is this Australian stock poised for a big comeback in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling on this stock to rebound this year.

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Dividend Investing

With an 11% dividend yield, is this ASX share a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is playing a lot of cash flow to investors.

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Travel Shares

Qantas stock jumped 70% in 2024. Here's what could happen in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how the airline could travel this year.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 into these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Investing Strategies

Which delivered better returns in 2024: Wesfarmers, Telstra, or IAG shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's compare the 2024 performance of these three popular ASX 200 shares.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors like what they see with this bank?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX 300 stock to deliver a 25%+ return in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a great option for investors right now.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best income in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare gross rental yields across Australia to the dividend yields of the 10 biggest ASX companies.

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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

Why these ASX dividend shares could be top picks for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be buying these shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie 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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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors right now.

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Healthcare Shares

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the strongest sector last week, with market darling Pro Medicus surging yet again.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value and income on offer from these stocks.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Were CBA and these shares a good option for your money over the past decade?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA could cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be heading lower next month? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Is Woodside stock a buy today for its 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Woodside's massive dividend yield...

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever in your superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Managing your own superannuation fund? Here are a few ETFs to consider for it.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Opinions

These ASX shares have a legit shot at doubling in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the outlook for these stocks for several reasons.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors this year.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Fancy yourself as the proud owner of some income-producing assets?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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International Stock News

Down 18% from all-time highs, is Tesla stock a buy now?

| Adam Spatacco

Tesla's Q4 delivery and production figures missed Wall Street's expectations, and shares have been selling off on the news.

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Travel Shares

An insider just snapped up 100,000 shares of this beaten-up ASX 300 stock

| James Mickleboro

Insiders appear to believe this beaten down stock is in the buy zone.

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Record Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market struggles

| Bronwyn Allen

The broader market is in the red on Friday but these three shares are riding high.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares that ripped 295% to 900% in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Several individual small-caps shone but the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index underperformed the ASX 200.

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 large-cap shares outperformed their peers in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 16 best ASX 200 large-cap stocks for share price growth last year.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth considering if you're an income investor.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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