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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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Resources Shares

What does the $100 billion blow for mining exports mean for these ASX 200 stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Are these mining shares worth snapping up at a discount?

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

I think that this US stock is a great buy for any ASX investor.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks marching higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 companies are shrugging off the broader selling to march higher this week.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Investing Strategies

ASX investors: Incredible growth and yield are both possible with these stock picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding stocks that offer both income and growth is difficult, but lucrative.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Mesoblast, Pilbara Minerals, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Are ASX lithium shares prime real estate for value hunters?

| Tristan Harrison

Can these stocks recharge returns for investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Novonix, HMC, Karoon Energy, and Ventia shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast share price is diving 18% after an FDA win

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mesoblast share price tumbling on Friday. But why?

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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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BNPL shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a strong outlook for 2025'

| Bernd Struben

Racing ahead of the benchmark this year, the ASX 200 stock could keep outperforming in 2025.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares lower on $770m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which business the conglomerate is offloading.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for Bank of Queensland shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what experts predict for BOQ next year.

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Energy Shares

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 uranium stock for a potential 60% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock to rebound over 60% higher from current levels.

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Gold

2 of the best ASX gold stocks to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that now is a golden opportunity to buy these stocks.

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 dividend stocks that could be super strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these buy-rated income stocks in December.

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Share Market News

Down 22% in December! Buy this cheap ASX 200 share now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this beaten down stock according to Bell Potter.

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy for its lithium plans?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about the mining giant.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be great ETFs to put your hard-earned money into.

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ETFs

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at this ETF as an option for income investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rebound on Friday? Let's find out what could happen today.

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