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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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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance from Macquarie shares in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 17%?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off? Let's see what investors are not happy about.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys this month. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Two ASX ETFs to balance your portfolio as a new investor in 2025

| Aaron Bell

If I restarted my portfolio from scratch, these ETFs would be my first two holdings.

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Opinions

Could these Australian shares help investors beat the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

There are quite a few reasons why I'm bullish about these stocks.

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International Stock News

These were the 5 top-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2024

| Scott Levine

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed a respectable 13% in 2024.

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Growth Shares

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good options for an investment this month.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock just slumped 6%

| Danny Vena

On the heels of its record-setting run, the stock is taking a breather.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about these stocks this month.

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Index investing

$20,000 invested in the ASX 200 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have made more from dividends than growth over the past year...

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ETFs

Buy and hold these excellent ASX ETFs until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these funds could be great options for long-term focused investors.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 company insiders traded shares over the Christmas holidays?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal a few company executive buyers and sellers over the holidays.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been tipped as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the local market today. Will it be a good session?

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the No. 1 stocks for price growth in each of the 11 market sectors for 2024.

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How to invest

Here's how an ASX investor might aim to turn $20,000 into $2,000 per month of passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you are sitting on $20,000 then it could be worth putting it to work in the share market. Especially…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a pleasant ASX session this Tuesday...

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52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks just hit multi-year lows! Are they cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

A cheap share isn't always a bargain...

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Healthcare Shares

ASX All Ords stock rockets 18% on FDA clearance

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is making very healthy returns on US news.

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Bank Shares

Is it time to cash in some profit on ASX 200 bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Banks Index surged almost 30% compared to a 7.5% lift for the broader ASX 200 last year.

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Gold

Up 48% in a year, why this ASX 200 gold stock could keep shining bright in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects more outperformance from this Aussie gold miner in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 77% in a month! What's going on with the Mesoblast share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has blown the lights out in recent weeks...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here come the 2025 predictions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What might or might not happen over the time it takes for the Earth to make one trip around the…

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Technology Shares

2 quality ASX 200 tech shares primed to outperform in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Looking to buy a few promising S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tech shares to potentially boost your returns in 2025? Then…

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Financial Shares

IAG shares edge lower amid latest 'reinsurance' update

| Zach Bristow

The insurer now has its own cover in place for 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, IDP Education, Life360, and Opthea shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why? Let's find out.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX 200 retail shares that ripped in 2024 despite the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

Most Australian consumers did it tough last year amid higher interest rates and retail prices.

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Share Market News

Are CBA shares a great buy for dividends in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on big dividends this year?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap stock is surging 9% on big Fortescue news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is putting a rocket under this tech stock on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

It's 2025, now when can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Are money market too optimistic on the timing of RBA interest rate cuts in 2025?

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and St George Mining shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. Why are investors selling them?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying WiseTech shares? Here's what's happening with the company's latest acquisition

| Bernd Struben

WiseTech has announced a new strategic acquisition to expand its global offerings.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers are forecasting strong performance in 2025 from these four ASX 200 companies.

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Energy Shares

The two ASX energy stocks I think are set to rebound in 2025

| Aaron Bell

After a shocking 2024, could these two energy companies power up again this year?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is up 31% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares crash 10% on capital raising news

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company is raising funds via a put option agreement again.

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Bank Shares

Was it a good idea to own Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Were the bank's shareholders smiling at the end of last year? Let's find out.

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REITs

2 ASX property shares I rate as buys for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be undervalued buys.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40% and 25%: Are these ASX shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are cheap? Let's find out what they are saying about them.

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