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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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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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International Stock News

Top Wall Street analyst calls Tesla stock a top pick. Is it a buy now?

| Jeremy Bowman

Tesla shares have been on fire lately, rising more than 70% since the November 5 election.

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Opinions

2 underappreciated ASX 200 shares to buy now

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be undervaluing these ASX 200 shares heading into 2025, according to this expert.

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International Stock News

Billionaires love this US tech stock (Hint: It's not Nvidia)

| Anders Bylund

Looking for the next big thing in tech investments? Several billionaire-owned hedge funds are heavily invested in one overlooked AI…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price rocketing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock making waves on Monday? Let's find out what's going on.

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Gold

The best ASX gold stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be the gold stocks to buy in the new year according to the broker.

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Technology Shares

My 2 favourite ASX shares to buy right now

| Rhys Brock

These two shares are on my Christmas list for several reasons.

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Resources Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this beaten-up miner?

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Financial Shares

Could 2025 be an even better year for AMP shares after a 70% rise in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AMP deliver electric returns again in 2025?

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether this stock is an opportunity.

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Share Market News

Buy these 2 undervalued ASX shares in December, says expert

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say these businesses are far too cheap.

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Broker Notes

A top fund manager says this under-the-radar ASX blue-chip stock is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should get excited about this stock, according to a leading fund manager.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a good day to own NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

This big four bank's shareholders will be smiling on Monday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock Goldman Sachs just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this tech stock on Monday.

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ETFs

2 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these funds. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

These cheap ASX dividend shares can rise 9% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these buy-rated shares according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this popular ASX 200 mining stock is a sell

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this beaten down mining stock can keep falling from here.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these growth shares.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX 200 dividend stocks for 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the income investors should be snapping up these shares this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the first day of trade this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginners in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors that are just starting their journey with shares.

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer staples sector came out best during a poor week of trading for the ASX 200.

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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Healthcare Shares

The best ASX 200 healthcare stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your portfolio a healthy boost next year according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I loaded up on in November for long-term wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the dividend and capital growth potential of these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big yields could be coming from these buy-rated shares.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX tech stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these stocks are going places next year.

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Bank Shares

Best ASX stock to buy right now: Macquarie vs. Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

What do brokers think about these two ASX bank stocks?

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Could the bank provide investors with a pleasing profit growth?

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Opinions

My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I think the outperformers will come from.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 into Westpac shares just 1 year ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how successful an investment in Australia's oldest bank would have been.

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How to invest

My ASX share portfolio is up 40% in 2024! Here's my strategy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Investing in quality companies paid off in 2024. Here's what I did.

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Retirement

How I'd generate $80,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could aim for a rich retirement.

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ETFs

Will the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) return another 36% in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been an extraordinary year for this popular index fund...

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy before Christmas

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some guilt-free purchases that you can snag without battling a crowd this Christmas.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a rough end to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Not so fast, Santa. We need to talk

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Before the good times carry you away...

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