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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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Healthcare Shares

What will happen to the Sigma share price after the Chemist Warehouse merger?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley analysts explain the default factor that will support the Sigma share price after the merger.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 7% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Exciting news from the US could be the catalyst for investor buying now.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates to diarise for Fortescue investors in the new year.

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Technology Shares

How the Brainchip share price rode a rollercoaster to 129% gains in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares weren’t for the faint-hearted in 2024.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price higher on US$2b acquisition to support artificial intelligence market

| James Mickleboro

BHP is ready to step up and help support the booming AI megatrend.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price really fall 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is the latest to predict a rough time ahead for CBA...

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Broker Notes

Why this top fundie has a 'loss of confidence' in CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL has a lot of broker support right now but Firetrail has an opposing view on the ASX 200 healthcare…

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Index investing

$10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at the start of 2020 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

The returns of this popular index fund might surprise you...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this $1.3 billion ASX 200 stock is surging 6% today

| James Mickleboro

A 'rare find' has been appointed by this company. Let's find out more.

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ETFs

Top 6 ASX ETFs holding Aussie stocks that delivered the best returns in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Of the 399 exchange-traded funds listed on the ASX and CBOE, these were the best performers last year.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a stellar run today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is on fire today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Genesis Minerals, Life360, and Premier Investments shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Communication Shares

Which dates could move the Telstra share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates for Telstra investors in the new year.

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Ora Banda, Origin Energy, and Vulcan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

2 booming ASX tech shares with more 'significant growth potential'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more growth ahead for these booming ASX tech stocks.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares with strong momentum for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to continue their ascent this year.

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Cheap Shares

Time to buy? One Australian stock that hasn't been this cheap in years

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is trading close to a record low. Here's why Goldman thinks it could be the time to…

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International Stock News

Why electric vehicle stocks like Tesla just rallied

| Billy Duberstein

Wondering what caused Tesla and these other EV shares to pop?

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ETFs

Want $1 million in retirement? Look at 3 simple ASX ETFs to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Retiring wealthy doesn't need a complicated investment strategy.

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Share Market News

Up 160% in a year, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is surging again today

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares are having a good start to the session. In morning trade, the ASX 200…

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares push higher on solid quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the mining giant performed during the three months and full year.

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International Stock News

Will Nvidia stock fall below $100 in 2025?

| Sean Williams

A worrisome precedent has been set by market leaders of game-changing technologies and innovations.

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ETFs

Why this artificial intelligence ASX ETF will be my next buy

| Aaron Bell

Instead of chasing the next Nvidia, I'm considering this ETF.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin just surged

| Chris MacDonald

Today's CPI report turns out to mean a great deal to crypto investors.

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Technology Shares

Should you buy the 20% dip on Life360 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now the right time to invest in this exciting tech company?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top picks for income investors

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are forecast to offer good dividend yields in the near term.

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Bank Shares

Were Bank of Queensland shares a winner in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Did owners of BOQ shares become richer in 2024?

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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably use this company's products several times a day...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just downgraded these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker isn't feeling bullish about these stocks anymore.

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Industrials Shares

Is this ASX industrial stock a buy for defensive cash flows?

| Zach Bristow

If you crave defensive growth, let's see what the experts think.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Is the US share market a good place to be invested?

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares for Australians to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these buy-rated shares to offer a growing stream of dividends.

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Speculative

Why this speculative ASX stock could rocket 70%

| James Mickleboro

Investors with a high tolerance for risk might want to take a look at the speculative ASX stock in this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which delivered better returns in 2024: Woolworths, Metcash, or Coles shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the performance of these ASX supermarket shares.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here are some dates to watch out for in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

After a big 2024, many investors will be watching Qantas this year.

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Value Investing

Here's why ASX value shares outperformed growth stocks in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

There was a 4.4% difference in total returns between value and growth shares last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to watch.

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Opinions

The one ASX stock I'm never selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd rather sell my house than this company...

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's your Q2 preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from the Big Australian? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an exceptionally disappointing hump day session for ASX investors...

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