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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 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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Dividend Investing

All yielding over 6%, which of the ASX 200's top 10 passive income shares is the best?

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield rarely makes for a slam-dunk investment.

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Materials Shares

What's catapulted the Liontown share price 24% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the hard times in the rear-view mirror for Liontown shareholders?

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Financial Shares

Here are the latest AI initiatives that could help drive Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how AI could provide a real boost for the investment bank.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 44% I think is a bargain buy

| Tristan Harrison

This income stock could be far too cheap, in my opinion.

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Materials Shares

Here are the latest share price forecasts for Pilbara Minerals

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner heading higher or lower from current levels? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Hub24, Lotus Resources, and Wildcat shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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International Stock News

Where will artificial intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia be in 5 years?

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia stock is up nearly 2,800% over the last five years, but can the company keep posting those gains?

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