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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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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares with big yields for income

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the most appealing businesses to me for a big yield.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra share price climbs amid $3.4b Foxtel sale

| James Mickleboro

Who is buying the Foxtel business? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares higher on $30m contract win

| James Mickleboro

Good news is lifting this high-flying stock on Monday. Let's dig deeper into it.

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ETFs

Will the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) ever be a growth fund?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the ASX share market be able to offer growth returns in the future?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap right now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this energy giant's shares.

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ETFs

These 2 under-the-radar ASX ETFs could be top long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX ETFs could be helpful investment options for diversification.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shareholders have seen a lot of gains in 2024. Is it too late to buy?

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX lithium stock could rocket 90%+ in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this lithium developer.

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend before New Year's Eve

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for some last minute end-of-year dividend income? Better be quick.

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Resources Shares

Is this the right time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this iron ore miner?

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue shares and buy this ASX iron ore stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this iron ore miner could deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these ASX 200 growth stocks could rise 50% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be dirt cheap and destined to generate big returns.

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Dividend Investing

Top analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are great buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these income options right now.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX shares could be top SMSF options in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these high-quality shares. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these dividend stocks are best buys in December.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what to watch.

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ETFs

$500 to invest? Here are 5 top ASX ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options for your money? Check out these ETFS.

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated shares.

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How to invest

I'm taking Warren Buffett's advice for when ASX shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha continue to buy shares when the market is at a record high?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver huge returns for investors next year.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Industrials came out best amid another bad week for the ASX 200, which fell 2.47% to 8,067 points.

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term investments? Then check out these funds.

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors. Let's see what they offer.

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Superannuation

What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA finally take interest rates lower in 2025? Let's see what is being forecast.

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AI Stocks

If an investor put $5,000 in Nvidia shares 5 years ago, here's what they'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Just how could have the returns been since back in 2019? Let's find out.

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REITs

Smart investment strategies in data centres for ASX investors in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Data centres can be an exciting investment opportunity.

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ETFs

Which 3 ethical ASX ETFs performed the best in 2024?

| Aaron Bell

Here are some of the top performing ethical ASX ETFs from 2024.

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AI Stocks

The top Australian artificial intelligence (AI) shares to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for exposure to the AI boom? Look no further than these two shares according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Some ASX passive income ideas are really simple. Here's one!

| Sebastian Bowen

Receiving a second income from the stock market doesn't have to be complicated.

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ETFs

How good is the 2025 outlook for the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what could happen with the global share market next year.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Friday was not a merry one for ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Up 41% since August, why this ASX All Ords stock could attract more interest in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager has high hopes for this ASX All Ords stock in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Why 2025 could be a slippery time for ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

2025 could be another difficult year for ASX 200 oil and gas stocks.

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Share Market News

Why CSL and these excellent ASX retirement shares could be buys in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for investors as we head into the new year.

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