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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 Market News

Pro Medicus responds to data breach speculation: no client or patient data accessed

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus confirms no client data accessed and no impact following an isolated company email security incident.

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Resources Shares

Why has a UK takeover bid lit a fire under this copper prospector's share price?

| Cameron England

A Chinese takeover bid for a company this ASX-listed outfit part-owns has its shares surging higher.

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Share Market News

2 cheap Australian shares under $50 to buy this December

| James Mickleboro

These top shares will cost you less than $50 to buy.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare sells two QLD homes for $25 million gain

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is selling two QLD homes for a $25 million pre-tax gain, investing further in premium regions.

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Share Market News

Why these popular ASX stocks are making big moves on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying and selling these shares on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare share is lifting off on $25 million news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 healthcare share is grabbing investor interest on Thursday. Let’s see why.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares fall despite RACQ deal

| James Mickleboro

The regional bank has announced a major deal with RACQ Bank.

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Retirement

Why Telstra shares are a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some great reasons to love the telco in retirement.

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Materials Shares

Why are Vulcan Energy shares crashing 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is sinking heavily in morning trade.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto or BHP shares? Expert says which stock to buy as copper price smashes record

| Bart Bogacz

Two mining giants with significant copper exposure.

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Healthcare Shares

Doomed takeover bid for Mayne Pharma to come to an end

| Cameron England

The Mayne Pharma takeover saga appears to be finally drawing to an end, with shareholders bearing the pain of the…

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac shares and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be better buys for income investors.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell your Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock crashed 15% in October.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank unveils RACQ Bank acquisition in investor update

| Laura Stewart

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces the acquisition of RACQ Bank's retail lending assets and deposits as part of its growth…

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names the best ASX dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These are high conviction picks according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Why this dividend paying ASX All Ords share is tipped to outperform again in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this dividend-paying ASX share.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX healthcare stock a buy low candidate after falling 35%?

| Aaron Bell

One broker is tipping big upside.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for a passive income stream

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are recommending these dividend payers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 top consumer discretionary shares from Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

Here's three consumer discretionary stocks to watch.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 3 top ASX shares as buys in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have an exciting outlook.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX passive income share offers a 5.86% yield. Here's how!

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not often you see this big of a yield these days...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy now while they're on sale

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are trading too cheaply, in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares: How to snowball your passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting your snowball rolling can seem daunting, but the numbers are incredible.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend stocks that are screaming buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be top buys for dividends.

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International Stock News

1 compelling reason to buy Meta hand over fist right now

| Adria Cimino

Meta offers investors a combination of safety and growth potential.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker tips big upside for this ASX small-cap mining stock

| Aaron Bell

This gold mining company might be the new kid on the block, but it's drawing investors' attention.

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International Stock News

Michael Burry just sent a warning to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Should Nvidia investors be worried?

| Adam Spatacco

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame is bearish on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.

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Growth Shares

These ASX innovators could be the market's next big winners

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these exciting shares could be top buys.

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Legendary share market investing expert, and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
International Stock News

Is Warren Buffett sending a quiet warning to investors? Here's what you need to know.

| Katie Brockman

Berkshire Hathaway's cash stockpile just reached record heights. Is that a warning sign for investors?

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors who never want to pick stocks

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of picking stocks? Don't worry because these funds could save the day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the ASX.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Share Market News

Morgans just upgraded these ASX stocks to buy ratings (with huge upside!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for big returns from these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Does the Vanguard High Yield ETF (VHY) really have a 9% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

That 9% yield can't be right, can it?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Imdex, Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate AUB Group shares a buy after the deal fell through?

| Kevin Gandiya

The AUB Group takeover deal is dead, but the business is very much alive, with Macquarie still seeing good value…

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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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International Stock News

Better $3 trillion AI stock to buy now: Microsoft or Alphabet

| Keithen Drury

Alphabet's stock has surged in recent weeks.

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