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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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Broker Notes

Zip shares have slumped 26% in 2025. Time to consider buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now or wait til later with this stock?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares for Australian investors worried about Trump tariffs

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could offer defensive characteristics.

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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

2 unloved ASX dividend stocks I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer significant yields for investors. I’d buy them.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) units this month

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a lot going for it. But is the valuation too high?

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker has very good things to say about this growing company.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for growth and income

| James Mickleboro

These popular funds have something for everyone. Let's see what they offer.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly recommended by analysts. Here's why they could be top options for income investors.

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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 difficult start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX 200 tech shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these tech stocks as buys this month. Let's see what they are saying about them.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX 200 technology stock will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season is underway and dividend announcements are on investors' minds.

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 technology stocks led the market with a 1.99% rise while the benchmark index slipped 0.24%.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these shares that have been rated as buys by analysts.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'm thinking about buying next

| Tristan Harrison

Now is a great time to consider investing in these two funds, in my view.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share I'd buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’m cautious on some bank stocks for dividends, here’s why.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares with rapidly-rising dividends to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

Rapidly growing businesses are appealing for multiple reasons.

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Dividend Investing

1 fantastic ASX dividend stock down 25% to buy now

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks that this beaten down dividend stock is a buy.

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ETFs

5 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Check out these funds that could be great picks for Aussie investors this month.

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Broker Notes

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 share next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that Bell Potter rate highly this month.

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Superannuation

How is superannuation taxed in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Want to add or withdraw from your super? Here’s how you will be taxed. 

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a buy at $105?

| Sebastian Bowen

It can still be a good idea to buy index funds when they look expensive...

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Growth Shares

3 amazing Australian stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be high-quality options for investors looking for long term picks.

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Dividend Investing

18 ASX 200 shares set to pay 5%-plus dividend yields in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

With some banks offering 5% risk-free yields on term deposits, investors are on the lookout for ASX dividend shares that…

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Small Cap Shares

2 under-$5 ASX hidden gems worth your attention

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares are flying under the radar. Let's see why analysts are bullish on them.

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How to invest

5 easy steps to making $1 million from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These easy steps could be just what you need to take you down the path to riches.

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Dividend Investing

2 reasons I'm buying ASX income shares instead of investing in term deposits

| Tristan Harrison

Income stocks look like the right pick to me.

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Share Market News

I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in ASX shares with wide economic moats

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett. Here's what you need to know about moats.

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Best Shares

Top oversold ASX shares to buy in February 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Hoping to bag an investment bargain this month?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough end to the trading week this Friday.

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Gold

ASX small cap stock explodes 290% on new gold discovery

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock is glittering on Friday. Let's find out what is getting investors excited.

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Financial Shares

5 ASX 200 financial stocks reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season is underway...

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Resources Shares

How could this iron ore forecast impact BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what could happen next for the iron ore miners.

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52-Week Highs

Big ASX news: 10 ASX 200 shares hit new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are charging higher this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these ASX 200 stocks this week. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Invested in the Magnificent Seven? Here's why this fundie doesn't hold 2 of the stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Some fund managers and ASX ETF index managers are only investing in some of the US Mag 7 stocks.

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy shares? Here's Citi's 2025 oil price forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares struggled amid a slumping oil price in 2024.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: Another day, another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind CBA's latest push into record territory?

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, McMillan Shakespeare, News Corp, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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