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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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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast share price is diving 18% after an FDA win

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mesoblast share price tumbling on Friday. But why?

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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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BNPL shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a strong outlook for 2025'

| Bernd Struben

Racing ahead of the benchmark this year, the ASX 200 stock could keep outperforming in 2025.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares lower on $770m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which business the conglomerate is offloading.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for Bank of Queensland shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what experts predict for BOQ next year.

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Energy Shares

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 uranium stock for a potential 60% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock to rebound over 60% higher from current levels.

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Gold

2 of the best ASX gold stocks to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that now is a golden opportunity to buy these stocks.

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 dividend stocks that could be super strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these buy-rated income stocks in December.

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Share Market News

Down 22% in December! Buy this cheap ASX 200 share now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this beaten down stock according to Bell Potter.

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy for its lithium plans?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about the mining giant.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be great ETFs to put your hard-earned money into.

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ETFs

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at this ETF as an option for income investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rebound on Friday? Let's find out what could happen today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are feeling bullish on these shares.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disastrous session for ASX investors this Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are running hot amid a market meltdown.

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International Stock News

What on earth is going on with the US stock market?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are making big news today

| Mitchell Lawler

ANZ's CEO is handing back millions as scrutiny grows.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 18,947 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $300 per month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees this income stock as a great option for investors now.

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Bank Shares

Why this expert says it's time to sell NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

Are NAB shares a sell heading into 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd love to buy more Wesfarmers shares, but I won't right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to buy Wesfarmers when it's more expensive than Google...

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, EBR Systems, Mesoblast, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, CBA, Deep Yellow, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

'Too high too rapidly': Why CBA shares are a sell

| Bernd Struben

Should you sell your CBA shares today?

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Energy Shares

AGL shares fall amid large Federal Court penalty

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for AGL shareholders.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just crash 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be singling Zip out for punishment today...

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International Stock News

Why Big Tech became a huge wreck across the Nasdaq last night

| Mitchell Lawler

Jerome Powell and his compadres shocked the market with an unexpected outlook.

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Retail Shares

Could the Woolworths share price smash the market in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if things will be better for this supermarket giant's shares next year.

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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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