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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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Travel Shares

Qantas share price hits turbulence as engineers down tools

| Bernd Struben

Qantas’ engineers are displeased with the results of pay negotiations.

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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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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 8% on Friday on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $482 million retail deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is expanding its retail holdings by almost half a billion dollars.

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Materials Shares

Why are the shares of lithium stock Vulcan Energy crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is taking a tumble on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite $3.9b lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is betting big on lithium. Here's what it has announced.

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REITs

Australian REITs: Top ASX real estate stocks to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these property stocks are very appealing.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price a buy amid its 2025 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

With its outlook in mind, are Coles shares a bargain?

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $3,000 on the ASX in December

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as top picks this month. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 4 ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated stocks this month.

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Share Market News

How long can US stocks keep up this momentum?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index is up 28% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 36% in 2024.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock is 'incredibly cheap'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on offer from this uranium producer.

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ETFs

4 top ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at a few popular ETFs that could be top options for investors today.

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Cheap Shares

5 beaten-up ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Bronwyn Allen

Could all these buy-ups among company insiders indicate these ASX shares are going cheap?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult Friday the 13th for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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ETFs

10 red-hot ASX ETFs that smashed new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky exchange-traded funds?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX made it three losses in a row this Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares jump on major CEO insider buying

| James Mickleboro

Over $1 million was spent on his company's shares this week.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging on $75 million share buyback news

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are delighted at the big news out of this company.

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BNPL shares

Down 15% in a week, should you buy the dip on Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

Are Zip shares a good buy after the past week’s 15% fall?

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX Small Ordinaries Index has lifted 6.5% over the past six months alone.

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX shares I'm never selling

| Sebastian Bowen

I will hold these stocks for the rest of my days.

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Share Market News

Think Nvidia shares are expensive? This chart might change your mind

| Danny Vena

The stock is up 189% year to date in 2024 and almost 2,400% over the past five years, yet it…

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Broker Notes

3 popular ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

What's got brokers feeling more optimistic about these ASX stocks?

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REITs

Why I think this under-the-radar ASX stock is set to print money in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is undervalued, in my view..

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are down 7% and 22% on price fixing allegations

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is going after these companies due to alleged price fixing. Let's see what is happening.

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Resources Shares

BHP and Rio Tinto in hot water amid landmark class actions

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Rio Tinto are facing two new class actions.

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ETFs

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) hits new record high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF can't seem to stop hitting new highs.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just nosedive on the latest Aussie labour figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hit their sell buttons following the November Aussie labour data.

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Materials Shares

Will Mineral Resources shares deliver massive returns in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

After a year of declines will things be better for this miner in 2025? Let's find out.

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why Downer, Peter Warren, Platinum, and Syrah shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 healthcare stock lifts off on promising new results

| Bernd Struben

Up 28% in a year, the ASX healthcare stock is leaping higher on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, IPH, Liontown, and Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

What's the best ASX stock for me to buy in today's market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of factors that I’d look for to decide what to invest in next.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock just exploded 53% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this small cap today? Let's see what is getting investors excited.

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Resources Shares

Top broker tips 'standout' ASX copper stock for 26% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 copper stock only began trading on the ASX back in April.

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Financial Shares

Why are Platinum shares sinking 26% to a record low on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Rock bottom! That's where this struggling fund manager's shares are today. But why?

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