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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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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down by so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons today. But why?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few options for income investors with an aversion to stock picking.

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Growth Shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a $200 billion gross profit opportunity'

| Tristan Harrison

Experts believe this stock has excellent potential.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX AI stock to invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans thinks this is one of the best ways to invest in AI on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

What's happening with the Woodside share price following a key agreement today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is aiming to simplify its global oil and gas portfolio.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just crashed 25%! Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is making investors rush to the exits on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX 200 uranium shares releasing big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium miners released news on their international growth plans.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price rockets 30% on big US FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is giving this biotech a huge lift on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 lithium stock is rocketing 20% on huge Volkswagen news

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are being dragged lower by the market today.

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Resources Shares

Could Rio Tinto shares be a gold mine in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth whether this ASX mining share is an opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 50 share is a top buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has just slapped a buy rating on this stock. Let's see why.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares set to skyrocket in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential according to experts.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this 'high-quality' company.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer massive 7% to 8% yields (and major upside)

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks could be top options for income investors right now. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

How much would I need in an ASX share portfolio to earn $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

Want a monthly income boost? Here's one way you could do it.

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Gold

One ASX 200 gold stock to buy now (and one to sell!)

| Bernd Struben

Not all ASX 200 gold stocks are created equal.

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold Telstra and these ASX dividend shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great picks for income investors. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Aussie investors can expect from the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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Materials Shares

Ouch: The Pilbara Minerals share price just hit a multi-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a tough day for lithium investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares rise amid positive class action news

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest from BHP on its huge legal case.

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Investing Strategies

It's the most wonderful time of the year… for ASX shares!

| Zach Bristow

Will they finish higher?

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now with $500

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for a $500 investment this week.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to consider buying with just $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these top stocks very highly. Let's find out why.

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52-Week Highs

3 blue chip ASX 200 shares smashing new highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

These names are finishing the year strongly.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, Omni Bridgeway, Santana Minerals, and Vulcan shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Resources Shares

The under-the-radar metal trading at record prices (and 4 ASX mining shares exposed to it)

| Bernd Struben

Which ASX miners have exposure to this soaring, under-the-radar metal?

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Share Fallers

Why Capricorn Metals, Insignia, Sayona Mining, and Southern Cross Gold shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Materials Shares

Big ASX news: CEO buys 2.5 million Sayona Mining shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This CEO has finally made a big share purchase.

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Technology Shares

What's going on with Xero shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The tech stock has made an announcement this morning relating to its CEO.

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International Stock News

The Dow Jones is on its longest losing streak in 46 years. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Dow is on a losing streak in the middle of a boom.

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ETFs

Top 3 ASX ETFs traded this year: CommSec

| Bronwyn Allen

Do your trading decisions in 2024 reflect these trends?

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Technology Shares

Why did this small-cap ASX tech stock just explode 39%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX tech stock on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 44%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock racing higher today. But why?

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BNPL shares

Up 44% in 2024, can the Zip share price rocket again in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2025 be a great year for the buy now, pay later stock?

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Bank Shares

Why today is a big day for NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

It’s a big day for NAB shareholders on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

2 millionaire-maker US artificial intelligence (AI) stocks

| Justin Pope

These two stocks could be huge winners as machine-learning technology helps grow the AI industry over the coming years.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what’s happening.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is jumping 12% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

This shares is rocketing this morning. But why? Let's find out.

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