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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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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price lifts 5% on major management change

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX telecommunications company released a significant announcement today.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid lower commodity prices and a weak Chinese economy, can the miners keep paying us big dividends?

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Materials Shares

Down 57%: The Sayona share price's horror 2024 plunge

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium stock had a year to forget...

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Gold

4 reasons this ASX 200 gold stock could shine bright in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert is bullish on the outlook for this ASX 200 gold miner.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How Rio Tinto shares could eclipse BHP in 2025, with a little help from Glencore

| Bernd Struben

The financial rumour mill is abuzz about a potential mega merger for Rio Tinto.

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ETFs

3 reasons I think the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a buy in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has a number of positives.

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Lovisa, Megaport, and Telix shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Lynas, REA Group, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Energy Shares

Down 60% from all-time highs, can Woodside shares turn around in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Woodside re-energise investors about its future?

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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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Cheap Shares

2 undervalued ASX shares I'm looking to buy in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have plenty of potential.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are the important dates impacting Coles shares this year

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when Coles will announce its financial results and dividends this year.

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Resources Shares

Why this $6.5 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner just found itself under heavy selling pressure on Friday.

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Defensive Shares

Cautious investors: 2 safer ASX shares to consider for wealth building

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top picks for investors this month. Let's find out why.

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Financial Shares

Is the AMP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors still feel excited about AMP?

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Webjet stock while it's below $1?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Webjet shares fly a lot higher than the current valuation?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping to record high on big European news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investor excited on Friday? Let's see what is happening.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock crashing 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This share is having a tough time. What's going on?

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AI Stocks

Buy this ASX AI stock with a 'compelling' valuation

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs thinks this stock could be a top buy this month.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares after the miner's update?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how one leading broker has responded to the miner's update.

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Dividend Investing

3 growing ASX dividend stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these shares while they can.

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Healthcare Shares

Goldman Sachs tips ResMed shares to rocket 30% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very bullish about the sleep disorder treatment company.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares could be dirt cheap in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees a lot of value in this blue chip stock.

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Best Shares

The ASX shares I'm most excited to buy in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

If I could only buy these shares in 2025, I'd be a happy investor...

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Financial Shares

Which dates could move the IAG share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant has just released its financial reporting calendar for the new year.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs holding international shares delivered the best returns in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors who held international shares via ASX ETFs earned exceptional returns last year.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts expect some banks to pay more and others to pay less in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX dividend shares for 4% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these shares. Let's see what they are saying.

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Travel Shares

Got $500? Buy this ASX 200 stock to kick off 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think you’ll want to consider a $500 investment in this ASX 200 stock for 2025.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need in an ASX share portfolio to earn a $2,000 monthly passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Fancy an extra $24,000 a year landing in your bank account? Read on...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a big day for ASX investors, with the market surging higher...

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Technology Shares

Down 7%: What's going on with the WiseTech share price this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the ex-CEO be selling even more stock?

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds to consider adding to your portfolio this year.

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Healthcare Shares

What will happen to the Sigma share price after the Chemist Warehouse merger?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley analysts explain the default factor that will support the Sigma share price after the merger.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 7% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Exciting news from the US could be the catalyst for investor buying now.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates to diarise for Fortescue investors in the new year.

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Technology Shares

How the Brainchip share price rode a rollercoaster to 129% gains in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares weren’t for the faint-hearted in 2024.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price higher on US$2b acquisition to support artificial intelligence market

| James Mickleboro

BHP is ready to step up and help support the booming AI megatrend.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price really fall 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is the latest to predict a rough time ahead for CBA...

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