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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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Materials Shares

Why are short sellers fleeing from Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the shorters finally calling a bottom for Pilbara?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price blasts past US$100,000 milestone before an unexpected move

| Bernd Struben

Boom! The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$100,000 mark.

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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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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining stock crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why this mining stock is being sold off by investors on Friday.

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Energy Shares

What can investors expect from Santos shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Let's run through the numbers.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon shares surged 11.5% in November

| Billy Duberstein

Amazon's strong performance came on the heels of its third-quarter earnings report.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 strong ASX 200 blue chip stocks to buy with $2,000 in December

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been given the thumbs up from analysts.

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for Paladin Energy shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook is constructive, but risks linger.

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Bank Shares

Can owners of NAB shares bank on a good 2025 with the outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an exciting time to look at NAB shares?

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Growth Shares

Top Australian shares to buy right now with $5,000 

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to deliver big returns.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's see what it is recommending.

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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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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Check out these shares that analysts rate as buys.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares that are screaming buys in December

| Zach Bristow

These might go on the Christmas list.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares that could supercharge your portfolio returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could generate big returns for investors next year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 20% to 40% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to offer the winning combination of big yields and bigger gains.

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AI Stocks

Could ChatGPT take a bite out of the DroneShield share price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shareholders may find themselves competing with OpenAI.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 no-brainer ASX dividend shares to buy right now for less than $2

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer appealing dividend yields.

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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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How to invest

Concerned about ASX shares at all-time highs? Don't worry, you've got options

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in other asset classes can help mitigate the share market's highs...

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Resources Shares

What can investors expect from ASX 200 mining stocks in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for CBA shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shareholders have had a wonderful 2024. Can it get even better next year?

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ETFs

3 things about the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is one of my favourites. Here are some things to know.

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Materials Shares

Will 2025 be a good year for the BHP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting for the Big Australian next year.

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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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Financial Shares

Top Australian financial stocks to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Financias for financial freedom.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend ETFs to buy for passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds are my top picks for ETF income right now.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has turned a $100,000 investment into $450,000 in 10 years!

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has been an incredible performer.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy 1,000 Telstra shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a good option for passive income? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price rises amid change to management team

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified conglomerate issued an update today regarding its management team.

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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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