Today's ASX news
2 ASX shares I’d buy for my child for Christmas
If I were thinking about the best presents I could receive or give someone, ASX shares would be near the top of my wish list.
December 18, 2025
Big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting.
For my own portfolio, I like to find ASX shares that are growing their dividends. Growth is an essential part of the dividend equation for me. I want to see that the dividend increases are funded by growing earnings and/or growing underlying asset values. I also have a portion of my portfolio invested in an ETF that picks undervalued global businesses with strong competitive advantages.
For Rask Media, I have an interest in covering technology (and tech-related) businesses with a global growth story, as well as cyclical companies that are cheaply priced because they’re at a low point in the cycle, such as retailers and resource businesses which could benefit strongly in the medium-term.
If I were thinking about the best presents I could receive or give someone, ASX shares would be near the top of my wish list.
The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price plunged 19% earlier after announcing the sale of GrainsConnect Canada and providing a trading update.
The DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) share price is in focus after announcing a European contract worth almost $50 million.
The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price is making moves today after the company announced that it is acquiring Alta Copper.
The Telstra Group Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could be an appealing buy right now, particularly for investors who also want dividends.
The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is up more than 5% after the ASX travel share’s UK acquisition announcement.
The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is in focus after the ACCC decision on proposed acquisition of RAC’s insurance arm.
The US Federal Reserve has reduced the interest rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), sparking a rally of the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO).
The ASX share market has been very volatile in 2025.. Volatility gives investors the opportunity to invest at a cheaper valuation.
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