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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

Bell Potter rates these ASX dividend stocks as top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees these stocks as great options for income investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why some investors are calling for Woolworths shares to be broken up

| Sebastian Bowen

Should Woolworths shrink to grow?

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Technology Shares

Up 130% in 2024, why this ASX 200 tech stock could rally next year

| Zach Bristow

Experts see further upside.

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Retirement

3 steps to prepare an investment portfolio for transition to retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees should think about investing differently.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia stock could hit $200 in 2025

| Harsh Chauhan

The AI giant may have lost some momentum of late, but investors would do well to focus on the bigger…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record this Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

NIB shares slip as health insurer responds to ASX, investors

| Zach Bristow

The company reassured investors and the ASX today.

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Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts offer their views.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Whitehaven shares during this sell-off?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts say.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares to buy for dividend income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone this week. Let's see what they offer.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's CEO sold over $700 million in stock. Should you follow suit?

| Keithen Drury

Jensen Huang has been selling since June.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore price 'may fall below $US80': Will ASX 200 mining giants still make decent profits?

| Zach Bristow

Another broker jumps on the US$80 tonne iron ore train.

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Gold

Can the record gold price keep going higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold has smashed a new record at US$2,591.6 per ounce. Here are Westpac's forecasts through til 2028.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares surging over 9% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares are leading the market with very strong share price gains today.

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Materials Shares

Why brokers are saying investors should buy Liontown shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Check out this lithium miner.

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52-Week Highs

Up 57% since November, the AMP share price just surged to new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

The financial company has staged a remarkable turnaround since late November.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price taking a thumping on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be signalling out ResMed for punishment.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is surging 9% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie unemployment figures mean for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are analysing what the latest unemployment data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie economy.

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, Atlas Arteria, Kingsgate, and Tourism Holdings shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear share price in the red today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to sell the stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Lotus Resources, Opthea, Qoria, and Sims shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why Zip shares could still offer 'significant opportunity for growth'

| Bernd Struben

Up 779% in a year, this top fund manager thinks Zip shares can continue to grow.

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Broker Notes

BHP shares now have 19% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

The broker sees upside in the mining giant.

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Industrials Shares

This $6.5 billion ASX 200 share just crashed 12%!

| James Mickleboro

Trading conditions have become tough for this stock. Let's see what's happening.

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International Stock News

Has Nvidia stock peaked? These words from the CEO may suggest what's next

| Adam Spatacco

Shares of Nvidia have soared almost 800% over the last two years, but can the company keep its growth up?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay a decent dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Should income investors be looking at this ETF as an option?

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Financial Shares

Suncorp shares higher on $4.1b shareholder return update

| James Mickleboro

A big capital return is on the cards for shareholders of this insurance giant.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock just jumped 5%. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on an update this morning. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue stock's 8% dividend yield worth the risk?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the payout large enough to compensate for the lurking danger?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How should investors respond to US rate cuts?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was a big cut. How should investors respond?

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Bank Shares

CBA or NAB shares: Which ASX bank stock is the better buy?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Opinions

Time to sell while the ASX is at a record high?

| Mitchell Lawler

Now seems like a good time to stop, take a breath, and think logically.

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Small Cap Shares

More small cap ASX stocks to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these small caps could rally when interest rates fall.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 1 year?

| Adam Spatacco

There are a lot of factors that could influence Nvidia stock over the next year.

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Energy Shares

Warning: This ASX 200 mining stock could crash

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that investors should be selling this miner's shares before it's too late.

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Gold

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold stock

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 100 stock can jump by 35%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip is dirt cheap.

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