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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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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) race ahead of the ASX 200 in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

IVV shares delivered more than three times the gains of the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price sink 15% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woolworths share price got hammered in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX small-cap shares that soared 250% to 675% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares can offer potentially higher price growth but typically involve more risk.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these quality ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are positive on these income stocks. Let's see why.

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How to invest

$3,000 in savings? Here's how I'd use that to start investing today

| James Mickleboro

How much could your investment portfolio be worth over time?

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which stocks and suburbs delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 stocks and best city vs. regional markets in FY24.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

It's a buy! Expert says Fortescue shares are oversold

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has called Fortescue shares an opportunity.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd give a wide berth to in today's stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd avoid these two ASX shares like the plague right now.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally caught a break this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts love Woodside and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these income stocks. Here's what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

CBA shares hit new record amid higher revised predictions for home price growth

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Here's what the iron ore price will be this time next year: Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has a direct impact on the earnings of ASX miners and their share prices.

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Travel Shares

Why did ASIC take a look when Qantas shares fell last year?

| Zach Bristow

The regulator was asking questions.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends are the best path to an early retirement for most Australians...

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Speculative

Broker says this speculative ASX stock could rise over 200%

| James Mickleboro

This high risk option could have major upside according to analysts.

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ETFs

Here's how profitable owning the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF was in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a great year for US stocks and plenty of Aussie ETF investors benefitted via the ASX VTS.

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Gold

Goldman Sachs says these ASX gold stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These gold miners could be top options according to the broker.

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Bank Shares

This insider just bought a bucketload of NAB shares

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB insiders have been busy in 2024 so far...

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International Stock News

Better megacap stock: Nvidia vs. Microsoft

| Jake Lerch

Megacap stocks have ruled the year so far. Is Nvidia or Microsoft better positioned for the second half of the…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 shares can deliver ~30% returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these stocks.

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BNPL shares

Up 327% in a year, the Zip share price just smashed new multi-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

Zip was the second-best performing ASX All Ords stock in FY 2024 and continues to soar into FY 2025.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX 200 bank shares too expensive to buy right now?

| Zach Bristow

Could the tide be turning for ASX 200 banks?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, GenusPlus, Monadelphous, and Telstra shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, Mesoblast, Red Hill, and Resimac shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy Woodside shares today

| Bernd Struben

The reasons to buy Woodside shares are stacking up, according to this investing expert.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

This decline could actually be good news for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares whipsawed in FY24. Here's the FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

The mining stock whipsawed in a wide range in FY24.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock a buy now?

| Justin Pope

Nvidia investors are looking ahead. But there is risk in counting on things that haven't happened yet.

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Healthcare Shares

What's going on with the Mesoblast share price today?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech stock is heading south today despite the market roaring higher.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price lifts off alongside its mobile pricing plans

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Telstra share price today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the earnings forecast through to 2028 for Coles shares

| Tristan Harrison

The future looks promising for Coles.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor has appointed its new CEO and dropped a bombshell at the same time.

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ETFs

Overinvested in ASX-focused ETFs? Here are three alternatives

| Tristan Harrison

International ETFs could be the answer for Aussies looking for diversification and growth.

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Opinions

5 reasons I'd throw Guzman y Gomez shares in the bin like a bad burrito

| James Mickleboro

Could this be the most overvalued stock on the ASX?

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares that could rise 10% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these stocks recently. Let's see what they are expecting from them.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock was just named as a sell

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bearish about this mining stock. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Want big yields? Analysts think these are the stocks to buy.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 127% in 2024, why this ASX healthcare stock is surging again this month

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this company pulled off a 127% gain in 2024?

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