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Opinions

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Recent Share Market News

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AI Stocks

The future of AI: Best ASX shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are backing these 3 ASX shares for future growth amid the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Up 11% in 2024, can ASX 200 shares shine again next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver reveals where he thinks the ASX 200 will be at the end of 2025.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 19% and 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX shares this fund manager thinks are buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting opportunities to buy.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks primed for an electric performance: Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

Time to charge up?

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Record Highs

Why is this ASX 300 stock soaring 9% to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is catching the eye on Friday. What's getting investors excited?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX All Ords stock primed for a takeover offer in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock could draw the interest of global companies saddled with fading patents.

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Broker Notes

ASX financial shares are up 33% this year. Brokers reveal which stocks to buy for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

After such a stellar run, are there any good buys left among ASX financial shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Domino's, Iluka, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. What's going on?

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Share Market News

US shares: Is their phenomenal run done?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index has increased by 28.1% in the year to date. Can this extraordinary run continue?

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Share Gainers

Why EBR Systems, Lotus Resources, Lovisa, and Tuas shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are flying higher this week. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 stock now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this stock right now.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to buy that this fund manager is bullish about

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting blue-chip picks right now.

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Opinions

6% dividend yield! I'm buying this stellar ASX stock in bulk

| Mitchell Lawler

It's a BIG yield, but that's not even the key reason why I'm ready to buy more.

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Share Gainers

Up 748% in a year, why a 'long growth runway remains' for Zip shares

| Bernd Struben

Up 748% in a year, these top fund managers remain bullish on the outlook for Zip shares in 2025.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 small-cap healthcare companies have captured the attention of experts.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back to fine form this Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Top broker says Boss Energy shares have 29% upside

| Zach Bristow

Nuclear energy continues to be an emerging theme for investors.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Guzman Y Gomez, Mesoblast, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, HMC, Magellan, and Perseus shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors be gifted with a 'Santa rally'?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong run in 2024, can the Santa rally send the ASX 200 to new records?

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Technology Shares

Why has this ASX 200 tech stock rocketed 38% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

The stars aligned for this stock over the past month.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX biotech shares rocketing 10% to 26% on BIG news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX biotech stocks flying higher on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Here's the latest broker upgrades on ASX All Ords shares

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 146% in a year, ASX 200 stock marches higher on $950 million acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 company is expanding its renewable energy footprint.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just crashed 28%!

| James Mickleboro

What's causing this share to crash deep into the red on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why are Rio Tinto shares falling today?

| James Mickleboro

The miner has released a couple of big updates. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in December according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a red day for the markets this Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

10 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these market-defying stocks?

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Broker Notes

Is the Guzman Y Gomez share price valuation too spicy in 2024? Here's a top broker's view

| Tristan Harrison

Is the valuation too spicy or is it a top buy?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Goodman, Hansen, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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REITs

This ASX 200 stock just tanked 4% amid a $1.9 billion sale

| Sebastian Bowen

Millions of Goodman shares were just sold off.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Bravura, GQG Partners, and Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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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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