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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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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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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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Cryptocurrencies

Could this be the day the Bitcoin price cracks $100,000?

| Eric Volkman

It's come awfully close at certain points during the past few weeks.

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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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BNPL shares

Co-founder sells $100 million of Zip shares after stepping down

| Zach Bristow

A cool payday.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia stock before the end of 2024? Here's what history suggests

| Keith Speights

The stock has been a big winner during most three-year and five-year periods since its IPO.

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Healthcare Shares

What on Earth is happening with Mesoblast shares today?

| James Mickleboro

First it was jumping and then it was sinking. What's going on?

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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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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock is up 160% in a month! Here's why it's just entered a trading halt

| Zach Bristow

The company requested the pause before the open.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares lower despite big US news

| James Mickleboro

What's going with this energy giant today? Let's find out what's happening.

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Technology Shares

What's going on with DroneShield shares today?

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited 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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Energy Shares

Top oil and gas stocks to buy now in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that these stocks could energise portfolios with some big returns.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 shares with ex-dividend dates before the end of 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want the latest payment from these shares that are set to trade ex-dividend?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top options for income investors according to analysts.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 in these ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for Aussie investors with money to put into the market.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for Australian retirees

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys and expect big things from them.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 into CBA shares just 1 year ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if it were a good idea to buy this banking giant's shares a year ago.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in December and hold for 20 years

| Motley Fool Staff

All I want for Christmas is...

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How to invest

I would listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy undervalued ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

It's never a bad idea to follow in the footsteps of the Oracle of Omaha.

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Energy Shares

1 Australian energy stock to buy confidently and 1 to avoid for now 

| Zach Bristow

Time to power up.

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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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Financial Shares

The AMP share price just hit a new 52-week high after a 70% rise in 2024!

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great year for the financial giant.

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Materials Shares

Will 2025 be the year ASX lithium shares make a triumphant return?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are devoted ASX lithium share investors about to be handsomely rewarded?

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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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Dividend Investing

3 Australian dividend shares for stress-free passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares could be top options.

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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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