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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

Broker says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are best buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has its eyes on a mining giant and a toll road operator.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for big income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer a significant dividend potential.

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Growth Shares

Invest $10,000 into these ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Market-beating returns could be on offer from these shares this year according to analysts.

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Bank Shares

Here are the 3 best ASX 200 bank shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector delivered the goods for investors last year. But which shares were best?

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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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Energy Shares

Best performing ASX 200 energy shares in a sector that lost its spark in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The energy sector was the weakest of all 11 market sectors in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these high-yield shares as buys right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to watch.

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ETFs

Buy these outstanding ASX ETFs for your SMSF in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for investment options for your SMSF? Check out these three funds.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could deliver big returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these small caps to generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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Resources Shares

5 of the best ASX 200 mining shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

These miners dug up big returns for shareholders last year.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The worst-performing market sector of 2024 was the best performer in the first week of 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer big yields.

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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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International Stock News

Star-spangled returns: iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF soars 35% in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

US shares delivered a remarkable performance with the IVV ETF providing triple the returns of the ASX 200.

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How to invest

No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy could be key to retiring rich even if starting late in life.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds are being tipped as top picks for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are bullish on these income options in January.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 50% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to beat the market this year. Let's see why.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX shares are ideal for growth investors

| Tristan Harrison

Technology is an exciting sector to find opportunities.

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Personal Finance

Want to earn more passive income from ASX shares than your job? Here's how I'd do it

| Tristan Harrison

This is a good time to start building investment income.

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International Stock News

Why Alphabet's 'challenging' 2025 may benefit the stock as it pushes AI innovation

| Geoffrey Seiler

Alphabet employees have been told to be ready for an important -- and challenging -- year ahead.

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Technology Shares

These were the 4 best ASX tech shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's how much you could have earned investing in these tech stocks last year.

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ETFs

Here's how the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF performed in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in Australia's biggest ASX ETF enjoyed strong returns last year.

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Best Shares

New Year's resolution! Top ASX shares for beginner investors in 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Planning to bolster your financial future this year?

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Energy Shares

Why Paladin Energy and these ASX uranium stocks are rocketing

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for uranium investors on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares going gangbusters on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold and uranium stocks are dominating the top 10 risers of the ASX 200 today.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Gold Road, Imugene, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just said something that could be terrible news for Nvidia but great news for this commodity stock in 2025

| Billy Duberstein

The winners and losers in the artificial intelligence market could change rapidly in this fast-evolving space.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, Liontown, and Mesoblast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock is jumping on 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

This stock is ending the week in style. Let's see what is giving its shares a boost today.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 300 shares I'm very excited about for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

2025 could be a good year for these stocks.

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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.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped to start the New Year

| Howard Smith

Investors are driving the Tesla share price down at the start of 2025. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Getting the balance right

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

18 summers fly by quickly.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 stocks that could make it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts expect these companies to pay large yields.

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Share Market News

Why did the NAB share price jump 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

It was a good year for this big four bank. Let's see what happened over the 12 months.

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ETFs

These were the 5 best ASX ETFs to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These funds were a great place to put your money last year.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Netflix stock before January 6?

| Adam Spatacco

2024 was a milestone year for Netflix, hallmarked by the company's foray into live sporting events.

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX stocks to buy in 2025 according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why its analysts are so bullish on these stocks this year.

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