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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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Communication Shares

Could a special dividend be on the cards for Telstra shareholders?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra could have an ace up its sleeve when it comes to its next dividend...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why ASX 200 health insurance shares like Medibank are being trounced today

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are feeling a bit sick after the latest update.

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AI Stocks

This ASX artificial intelligence (AI) stock is up 31% in a month. Here's why it just surged again

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are getting excited about this company's AI potential.

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ETFs

Invest $2,000 into these top ASX ETFs this week

| James Mickleboro

Money to invest? Then check out these funds that offer easy access to quality stocks.

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BNPL shares

Would you be crazy to buy Zip shares at $2.90?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have rocketed 904% in a year. Is it too late to buy?

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52-Week Highs

These 16 ASX 200 shares are hitting new 52-week highs today even as the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Bank Shares

It's an important day for CBA shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Australia's biggest bank is making news today.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Boss Energy, Challenger, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, EBR Systems, Evolution Mining, and Peninsula Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could still be trading near bargain levels, according to this leading fundie.

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Record Highs

Superstar ASX 200 healthcare stock snags record high amid $32 million deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The second multi-million-dollar deal in less than two weeks.

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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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Energy Shares

Why these 3 ASX uranium stocks are making big news today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX uranium stocks are grabbing investor attention today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price charging higher amid improving FY 2025 outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up Bank of Queensland shares on Wednesday.

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Gold

Why this $9.6 billion ASX 200 gold stock is smashing the market today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has hit a 52-week high on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to own for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these high-quality stocks very highly. But why? Let's find out.

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Retail Shares

Where will Wesfarmers shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

This blue-chip could have an exciting future ahead.

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International Stock News

These are the 4 hottest stocks in the S&P 500 this year — and only one is in the 'Magnificent Seven'. Are they still buys?

| Bram Berkowitz

All four of these stocks in the S&P 500 have more than doubled. Some of the names might surprise you.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on strong Q3 update and London exit

| James Mickleboro

Records were broken during the third quarter of FY 2024.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock is pulling back. Is it a good chance to buy?

| Howard Smith

Nvidia stock just approached its all-time high, but now it's erased all of last week's gains.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price tumbles on Q3 production miss

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant failed to live up to expectations during the third quarter.

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Share Market News

Why is this $1.7 billion ASX 200 stock falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $1.70

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of this small company.

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Value Investing

The ASX is soaring to new heights, but Aussie investors can still seize profits

| Sebastian Bowen

There are still ways to invest prudently when the markets are at record highs...

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International Stock News

Why Nasdaq stock ASML just crashed

| Jeremy Bowman

The chip equipment specialist offered a weak forecast for 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks with 4% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX stock for Australians to buy with only $1,000 on hand

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this stock could generate big returns for your money.

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How to invest

5 easy ways to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how we can imitate Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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How to invest

If I'd put $20,000 into the ASX 200 at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in the share market this year?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for my child for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

These ETFs look to me like top picks today for the long term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks to have run out of steam and could drop into the red.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

I'm incredibly bullish on this explosive ASX 300 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has a very exciting future.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd start buying ASX dividend shares now rather than waiting for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to jump on passive income stocks.

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Financial Shares

Someone is buying $125 million of this ASX Warren Buffett stock

| Mitchell Lawler

$125 million worth of this ASX-listed company is now under someone else's control.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a stunning day this Tuesday.

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ETFs

5 popular ASX ETFs smashing new record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these high-flying funds?

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Share Fallers

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing over 13% on government warnings

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are suffering from a government threat.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Where to invest for 2, 5, 10 and 20 years

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How your timeframe should impact your investing.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this leading fund manager says buy Woolworths shares

| Bernd Struben

Are Woolworths shares set to rebound?

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