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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

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Own WiseTech shares? Here's what to watch at Friday's AGM

| Zach Bristow

This could be one of the major events of the year.

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Resources Shares

'I hate what I have done': Mineral Resources share price down as Ellison laments actions

| Bronwyn Allen

Managing Director Chris Ellison says he deeply regrets the impact of his 'error of judgement'.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price reaches new 5-year high! What next?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a great period for the insurance giant. Could it keep rising?

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is down 93% from its highs. Could Trump tariffs give it a boost?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech stock could enjoy tailwinds from Trump’s threatened tariffs.

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Opinions

Down 21% in 2024. This ASX 300 stock looks like a money-making monster

| Mitchell Lawler

Profits are expected to plunge, but the future could still be bright.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares having a stellar run today

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX healthcare sector is down today but these two stocks are bucking the trend.

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Financial Shares

This $7 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 11%. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

There's trouble in India and it's weighing on this stock today.

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Bank Shares

Should I dump my holding in CBA shares and buy an ASX S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Deciding between CBA and an S&P 500 tracker is a no-brainer for me.

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources share price is sinking yet again. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

The longer-term downtrend continues.

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52-Week Lows

Down 68% from highs, this ASX 200 stock just hit a 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Industrials Shares

Have ASX investors fallen out of love with DroneShield shares?

| Zach Bristow

What's in store for the counter-drone player?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No, Treasurer. Leave the Future Fund alone

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They just can't leave well enough alone...

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Share Gainers

Why Pinnacle, PWR, Race Oncology, and Vulcan shares are flying today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Sayona Mining, Web Travel, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Why are they being sold off?

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Telstra shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, how much passive income have investors earned from their Telstra stock?

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Share Market News

Insider buying alert: 3 ASX 200 shares directors are snapping up right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Directors in some of Australia's blue-chip businesses aren't shying away from the market.

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Resources Shares

With a P/E ratio of 6, is the Fortescue share price a bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether Fortescue shares are good value or not, in my eyes.

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Broker Notes

Guess which beaten down ASX share is rocketing 11% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors buying this beaten down stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is smashing the market this year despite all the doom and gloom in the industry.

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Travel Shares

Why are Web Travel shares tumbling 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Its suspension is over. What's going on with this travel stock?

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX All Ords stocks just got sizeable broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers expect strong performance from these ASX All Ords stocks.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares sink 13% on Piedmont Lithium merger news and capital raise

| James Mickleboro

This merger will create the largest lithium producer in North America.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this popular stock is performing so far in FY 2025.

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ETFs

IOZ vs VAS: Which is the better ASX Australian shares ETF to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

These funds are both popular options. Which is better?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares: Broker says the 'risk-reward is attractive'

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has good things to say about the supermarket giant following its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend stocks. Let's see why they are bullish.

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price slips despite 94% revenue growth

| Zach Bristow

Q3 earnings beat expectations, but what about guidance?

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Financial Shares

Here's what this top broker is saying about Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this investment bank heading to a new record high?

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in 2 ASX dividend shares for $1,500 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big yields from these passive income shares over the next couple of years.

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Resources Shares

Down 15% this year, where's the next stop for Rio Tinto shares?

| Zach Bristow

Where to next for the miner?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be used to generate passive income next year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What lies ahead for Aussie investors today? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20% this year, can Woolworths shares catch a break?

| Zach Bristow

The headlines continue this week.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX 200 dividend shares offer 4.6% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares that brokers rate as buys.

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Resources Shares

Can Pilbara Minerals shares cross the $3 mark?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium stocks continue to split opinion.

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Opinions

The smartest ASX dividend share to buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a smart passive income choice today for several reasons.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough session for ASX investors this hump day...

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Technology Shares

Up 28% in a week, is this ASX tech stock 'about to get a takeover bid'?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this high-flyer soon receive a takeover offer?

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