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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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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Lovisa, Star, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Investing Strategies

How does your wealth stack up against the average in Australia?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check the numbers, shall we?

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BNPL shares

Up 39% in a year, why this ASX 200 stock is forecast to outperform again in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more outperformance from this top ASX 200 stock this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 stock just plunged 8%! Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling en masse today.

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Travel Shares

Was it a good idea to invest $20,000 into Qantas shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Did the Flying Kangaroo take off or hit turbulence last year?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Looking outside the big four? What's in store for the other ASX bank shares in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Shares in the big four banks went gangbusters in 2024, but what about the others?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares in focus as Twiggy named in ExxonMobil lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

The company founder has welcomed the proceedings.

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International Stock News

If I could buy only 1 'Magnificent Seven' stock in 2025, this would be it

| Adam Spatacco

2024 was another all-around terrific year for the Magnificent Seven.

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Materials Shares

Why this $10 billion ASX lithium stock is surging 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making its shareholders smile on Thursday. But why?

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ETFs

Why I want to make this my biggest ASX ETF investment

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about what this ASX ETF can achieve.

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Record Lows

Star shares crash 25% to record low on shocking cash crunch

| James Mickleboro

The market appears concerned that the casino operator could be about to go bust in the game of business.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's new graphics cards double down on AI

| Timothy Green

With broad adoption of Nvidia-specific features, these AI innovations should keep the company on top.

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Growth Shares

5 Australian stocks to hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these shares. Here's why they could be top buy and hold picks.

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Cheap Shares

2 of the best ASX shares to buy before they start to recover

| James Mickleboro

These shares fell heavily in 2024 but analysts believe they could rebound strongly this year.

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Technology Shares

Up 180% in 12 months, this ASX share is predicted to keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

This soaring stock still has a lot of potential.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager rates these ASX 200 shares as attractive and compelling buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have plenty going for them.

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Broker Notes

CSL stock: Buy, hold, or sell in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this blue chip giant at the start of the year.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 stock is a top buy in January

| James Mickleboro

The broker is forecasting some big returns for investors this year.

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Dividend Investing

3 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting from these income options.

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Resources Shares

Can the Mineral Resources share price stage a comeback in 2025?

| Zach Bristow

Can the diversified miner claw back losses from last year?

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Dividend Investing

2 unstoppable ASX dividend shares to buy if there's a stock market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these top stocks as buys. Here's why they could be even more attractive if the market crashes.

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Share Gainers

16 ASX shares that doubled in value last year

| Bronwyn Allen

There were multiple ASX All Ords stocks that delivered double-or-more share price growth in 2024.

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Technology Shares

4 reasons WiseTech shares can keep roaring higher in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from WiseTech shares in 2025.

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How to invest

3 steps to build an ASX passive income machine in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Put your money to work for you with these easy steps.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rise again? Let's see what awaits Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Where did home values rise by almost 20%? And which ASX 200 stock more than tripled in value?

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International Stock News

5 US stocks Warren Buffett is betting big on for 2025

| Sean Williams

These five companies -- one of which is near and dear to the Oracle of Omaha's heart -- stand out…

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Gold

2 premium gold and silver ASX ETFs to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ETFs I would use to invest in precious metals...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed buoyed by the latest inflation figures today...

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock delivered double CBA's share price gains in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: It's wasn't a big four bank...

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Gold

Is this the best ASX 200 gold stock to own in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects this ASX 200 gold stock is set to outperform in 2025.

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Share Market News

Why owners of Wesfarmers shares had a great 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These are the main highlights from last year's.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 dividend stocks in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Which dividend stocks are getting the thumbs up from analysts right now? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could deliver very big returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

High risk, high reward is the game with these shares according to analysts.

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Energy Shares

5 of the best ASX uranium shares to buy and hold in 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Despite slumping uranium prices, these ASX uranium stocks charged ahead of their peers in 2024.

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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 right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Deterra, DroneShield, Regis Resources, and West African shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. Why are investors buying them?

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

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International Stock News

With Nvidia shares sinking, is this a buying opportunity?

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia shares were falling after Jensen Huang's address at CES.

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