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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Up 8%: What's going on with the Liontown share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are some of the biggest winners so far this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX mining shares going gangbusters today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an exciting day for ASX mining sector investors on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Why the oil price just got a major boost

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are feeling more energetic about oil and gas businesses today.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Perpetual, Premier Investments, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these shares. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price just jumped 8%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big news out of China seems to be boosting this miner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares slip amid criminal charges laid in NZ

| Zach Bristow

The supermarket is in hot water across the ditch.

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Share Market News

Why are Nvidia and Uber backing this $500 million artificial intelligence (AI) stock?

| Anthony Di Pizio

This company has developed an autonomous robot designed to provide last-mile delivery services.

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ETFs

2 excellent Australian ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these funds this month.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors should put these 2 top ASX shares on their watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two dividend stocks are compelling ideas, at the right price.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price rocketing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company is avoiding the tech selloff today. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is racing higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares are soaring on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is putting a rocket under this stock today.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares slip as insurer faces second class action

| Zach Bristow

IAG is in for round two.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price take off again in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo has smashed the market this year. Could it do the same in 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price jumps on big China news

| James Mickleboro

The popular Penfolds brand may have found its home in China.

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Financial Shares

'Extremely disappointing': Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Are the financial services company's divestment plans on the rocks?

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Technology Shares

One 'unloved, under-followed' ASX tech stock to buy now

| Bernd Struben

A leading fundie says this ASX All Ords tech stock is approaching an inflection point.

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Small Cap Shares

Down 72% form its highs, why this ASX small-cap stock is now 'a bargain'

| Zach Bristow

Everyone likes a bargain.

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International Stock News

Why Chinese stocks just rocketed higher

| Billy Duberstein

Chinese consumer and tech-related stocks rallied hard. But have these stocks already discounted a better economy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How spicy is the 2025 outlook for Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at how exciting 2025 could be.

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Gold

Will 2025 shine bright for ASX gold shares?

| Zach Bristow

Will it be a golden year?

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Broker Notes

3 exciting ASX 300 shares to buy according to this fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these stocks could be compelling options.

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Dividend Investing

Down 29%: Buy this cheap ASX stock for a 10% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees potentially big returns on offer with this beaten down stock.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says Coles and this ASX dividend stock are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock could be the best to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett is very bullish on this copper miner. But why?

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Communication Shares

Could Telstra shares have a great year in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

This blue-chip share could be a market-beater next year.

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Share Market News

2 compelling ASX small-cap shares this fundie expects to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

Small stocks can make big returns.

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be in the buy zone for income investors according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Technology Shares

Why Ord Minnett is bullish on these ASX 200 tech stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Ord Minnett have good things to say about these shares.

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ETFs

Overinvested in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here are two ideas for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors may want more diversification than just buying local.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Woolworths shares today?

| Bernd Struben

After getting hammered in 2024, are Woolworths shares now a buy?

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Opinions

Why your first ASX investment is the hardest (and how to make it easier)

| Mitchell Lawler

There's nothing wrong with enjoying the ocean from a rock pool.

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ETFs

Invest $500 in these ASX ETFs in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ETFs? Then check out these top options ahead of the new year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slow start to the week for ASX shares this Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking to a new all-time low

| Zach Bristow

This continues a long downtrend.

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How to invest

Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much of a good thing can negatively impact your portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Why the soaring Qantas share price could be 'difficult to sustain'

| Bernd Struben

The Qantas share price has been a stellar performer in 2024, up 68.7% since 2 January.

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Industrials Shares

Will DroneShield shares rebound in 2025?

| Zach Bristow

It was a turbulent year for DroneShield shares on the chart.

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