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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disastrous session for ASX investors this Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are running hot amid a market meltdown.

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International Stock News

What on earth is going on with the US stock market?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are making big news today

| Mitchell Lawler

ANZ's CEO is handing back millions as scrutiny grows.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 18,947 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $300 per month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees this income stock as a great option for investors now.

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Bank Shares

Why this expert says it's time to sell NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

Are NAB shares a sell heading into 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd love to buy more Wesfarmers shares, but I won't right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to buy Wesfarmers when it's more expensive than Google...

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, EBR Systems, Mesoblast, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, CBA, Deep Yellow, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

'Too high too rapidly': Why CBA shares are a sell

| Bernd Struben

Should you sell your CBA shares today?

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Energy Shares

AGL shares fall amid large Federal Court penalty

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for AGL shareholders.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just crash 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be singling Zip out for punishment today...

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International Stock News

Why Big Tech became a huge wreck across the Nasdaq last night

| Mitchell Lawler

Jerome Powell and his compadres shocked the market with an unexpected outlook.

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Retail Shares

Could the Woolworths share price smash the market in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if things will be better for this supermarket giant's shares next year.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down by so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons today. But why?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few options for income investors with an aversion to stock picking.

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Growth Shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a $200 billion gross profit opportunity'

| Tristan Harrison

Experts believe this stock has excellent potential.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX AI stock to invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans thinks this is one of the best ways to invest in AI on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

What's happening with the Woodside share price following a key agreement today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is aiming to simplify its global oil and gas portfolio.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just crashed 25%! Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is making investors rush to the exits on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX 200 uranium shares releasing big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium miners released news on their international growth plans.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price rockets 30% on big US FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is giving this biotech a huge lift on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 lithium stock is rocketing 20% on huge Volkswagen news

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are being dragged lower by the market today.

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Resources Shares

Could Rio Tinto shares be a gold mine in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth whether this ASX mining share is an opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 50 share is a top buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has just slapped a buy rating on this stock. Let's see why.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares set to skyrocket in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential according to experts.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this 'high-quality' company.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer massive 7% to 8% yields (and major upside)

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks could be top options for income investors right now. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

How much would I need in an ASX share portfolio to earn $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

Want a monthly income boost? Here's one way you could do it.

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Gold

One ASX 200 gold stock to buy now (and one to sell!)

| Bernd Struben

Not all ASX 200 gold stocks are created equal.

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold Telstra and these ASX dividend shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great picks for income investors. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Aussie investors can expect from the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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Materials Shares

Ouch: The Pilbara Minerals share price just hit a multi-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a tough day for lithium investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares rise amid positive class action news

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest from BHP on its huge legal case.

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Investing Strategies

It's the most wonderful time of the year… for ASX shares!

| Zach Bristow

Will they finish higher?

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now with $500

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for a $500 investment this week.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to consider buying with just $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these top stocks very highly. Let's find out why.

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52-Week Highs

3 blue chip ASX 200 shares smashing new highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

These names are finishing the year strongly.

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