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Retirement

How does your superannuation balance compare with the average in Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Do you more than average? Let's find out what Australians have stored away for retirement.

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Bank Shares

Is the outlook compelling for Westpac shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s gaze into the potential future for this huge ASX bank share.

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ETFs

How can I tap into the S&P 500's forecast 15% gains in 2025 with an ASX share?

| Bernd Struben

Amid bullish forecasts for the S&P 500 in 2025, this ASX share could keep shining bright.

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ETFs

Buy these quality ASX ETFs for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds for income investors to consider buying this month. What are they invested in?

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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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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP, Telstra, and this ASX dividend share next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good options for income investors next week.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 resource shares to buy and those to avoid in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Bank of America’s resource forecasts for 2025 could have big implications for these ASX 200 shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price beat the market in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting for this biotechnology giant next year.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Which insider sold $770,000 worth of ResMed shares this week?

| Zach Bristow

What's the situation?

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Cheap Shares

Top ASX shares to buy on discount in December 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Black Friday may be over but there are still bargains to be found on the ASX!

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Bank Shares

Will the RBA cut interest rates next week? Here's what Westpac is predicting

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates heading lower next week? Here's what Westpac expects the RBA to do.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price ending the week on a red note?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest news from the tech company is unsettling the market again.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the outlook on ResMed shares in 2025

| Zach Bristow

Can investors breath easy?

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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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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's the outlook for 2025

| Zach Bristow

Let's see the numbers.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX tech stocks are outperforming the US Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

Home-grown Aussie tech stocks have delivered impressive capital growth this year.

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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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Energy Shares

Guess which top 100 ASX stock this $139 billion superannuation fund ditched

| Sebastian Bowen

UniSuper has ditched this popular retirement stock.

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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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Technology Shares

Here's the growth outlook for ASX tech shares in 2025

| Zach Bristow

Let's check it out.

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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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