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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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Broker Notes

NextDC shares jump 11% on major OpenAI deal

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator will be home to the AI giant in Australia.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy right now to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be destined to deliver big returns over the next decade.

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Technology Shares

Why has this booming ASX tech stock dropped 27% in the last month?

| Marc Van Dinther

Acquisition and outlook concerns cause market anxiety.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investing opportunities emerging as quality ASX stocks reset

| Leigh Gant

A pullback in quality ASX shares may be the opening dividend investors have been waiting for.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect 4% to 6% dividend yields from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Good yields are expected from these names in the near term.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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ETFs

Meet the newest ASX ETF from Betashares

| Aaron Bell

Meet the new kid on the block.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $1,000

| Aaron Bell

These could bring solid returns from a $1,000 investment.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals ratings on 4 ASX 200 sector leaders

| Bronwyn Allen

Prefer ASX 200 large-cap stocks? Here are some new ratings and price targets for four sector leaders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on the final day of the week.

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Opinions

The best stocks to invest $1,000 in right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to pick up more of these winners right now.

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Energy Shares

Is Beach Energy's 7.7% dividend yield a tempting passive income opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

A 7.7% yield is enough to tempt anyone...

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Share Market News

AMP suspends AMPPB hybrid notes for redemption and removal

| Laura Stewart

AMP has suspended its AMPPB hybrid notes, with removal and redemption to follow. Ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Broker Notes

Why brokers are bullish on this rapidly-growing ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering tasty earnings growth…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These big stocks have a strong market position. Here’s why they’re buys…

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ETFs

Which of the most popular ASX ETFs has brought the best returns this year?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these funds?

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Resources Shares

Expert lists its top resources shares to target in December

| Aaron Bell

These resources shares could be set to benefit from improving market conditions.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this month.

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International Stock News

Here's why Nvidia still is a multimillionaire-maker

| Adria Cimino

The company plays a key role in the AI boom.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Thursday for ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

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Materials Shares

$3,000 invested in this ASX silver share in July is now worth $6,577

| Bronwyn Allen

That's a mighty impressive return in just a few months!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are BetMakers shares charging higher today?

| Cameron England

BetMakers has struck a major deal with CrownBet, which put a rocket under its shares today.

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Opinions

Best ASX retail stock to buy right now: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my pick between the two retail powerhouses.

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Share Market News

Up 76% in less than a year and this ASX mining stock just revealed some "exceptional" gold news

| Bart Bogacz

“Outstanding” results.

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International Stock News

Amazon is expanding its AI chip ambitions. Should Nvidia investors be worried?

| Patrick Sanders

Amazon says customers can save 30% to 40% by using its AI chips over Nvidia's GPUs.

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Share Market News

BWP Group announces December 2025 half-year dividend: distribution details and DRP

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group has declared a 9.58 cent unfranked interim distribution, with a DRP option and payment set for February 2026.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares now look 'massively oversold'

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert says ASX investors have a rare chance to buy CSL shares at a discount.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

The banking giant has released its corporate calendar for the 2026 financial year.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock could rise 40% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this tech stock.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Materials Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker thinks of this mining giant.

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Industrials Shares

Down 71% since October, should you buy DroneShield shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook for DroneShield shares.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in DHHF ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Has this high-growth ASX ETF lived up to its name?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Lotus Resources, and Nuix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Firefly Metals, Pantoro Gold, Step One, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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