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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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Resources Shares

Should you buy the dip on ASX mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have fallen furthest since the war in Iran broke out.

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Bank Shares

Forget CBA shares, this ASX bank stock is tipped to soar another 70%

| Samantha Menzies

I'd put my money in this ASX bank stock instead.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares jump 12%: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts are tipping next.

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Share Fallers

Why New Hope, Pepper Money, Pro Medicus, and Reece shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Meeka Metals, Vulcan Energy, and West African Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy New Hope shares for passive income today?

| Bernd Struben

New Hope reported on its upcoming passive income payout this morning.

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Energy Shares

Why the Vulcan Energy share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan shares are moving higher after securing a key lithium production licence in Germany.

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Industrials Shares

How high does Macquarie think Orica shares will go?

| Cameron England

The outlook for this explosives maker looks strong.

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Travel Shares

What's next for Virgin Australia, Qantas shares as fuel prices surge?

| Samantha Menzies

Aussie airlines are already feeling the pinch.

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Growth Shares

3 high risk, high reward ASX shares to buy ASAP

| Grace Alvino

High-risk shares can be volatile, but the upside can sometimes be significant.

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Financial Shares

Pepper Money shares plunge 10% after Challenger slashes takeover offer

| Kevin Gandiya

The revised proposal comes just over a month after the original takeover approach sparked a strong rally in Pepper’s share…

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX income stocks to buy now

| Grace Alvino

These ASX companies generate strong cash flow that supports shareholder payouts.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share is rocketing 24% on an 'unexpected bonus'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this junior ASX gold stock on Tuesday. But why?

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Gold

This ASX gold company has pulled the trigger on a new mining project in Western Australia

| Cameron England

One broker also has a bullish price target on the stock.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names 3 ASX mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stocks the broker is bullish on this month.

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Broker Notes

Why this beaten down $9 billion ASX 200 share is now a buy

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes AI will help, rather than hinder, this tech focused ASX 200 stock.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Rates Day! Cue the breathless predictions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We need to leave our egos by the door.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Liontown, and Northern Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these top shares.

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Opinions

Why I invested $3,000 into this great ASX share last week

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks all of the boxes I'm looking for...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock rocketing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today.

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Share Market News

Challenger revises Pepper Money bid to $2.25 in latest update

| Laura Stewart

Challenger has revised its offer for Pepper Money to $2.25 per share, highlighting ongoing acquisition negotiations.

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Gold

Why is this $3 billion ASX 200 gold stock leaping higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this $3 billion ASX gold stock today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have solid dividend records and rising payouts.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher on big copper news

| James Mickleboro

The Resolution Copper project was given a major boost today.

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Earnings Results

New Hope shares crash 12% on profit crunch and big dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the coal giant reported this morning.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX defence stock is jumping 22% on US military order

| James Mickleboro

It has been a strong start to the day for this small-cap stock.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Wesfarmers share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This leading blue-chip could be a top pick right now…

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares tipped to race up to 188% higher

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain upbeat and see strong rebounds ahead.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap could be in a sweet spot for construction demand

| Leigh Gant

This under-the-radar builder is expanding into higher-margin markets.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX shares on the rebound

| Aaron Bell

Brokers suggest the rebound can continue.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs that target undervalued sectors

| Aaron Bell

These funds could be trading at a discount right now.

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares are hovering near yearly lows – time to buy?

| Aaron Bell

These 3 ASX travel shares could be undervalued right now.

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Cheap Shares

Australian shares: A once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth?

| Grace Alvino

The headline index doesn’t always tell the full story about the share market.

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Share Market News

New Hope Corporation 1H FY26: Profit falls, interim dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

New Hope Corporation’s profit slipped in 1H FY26, but production rose slightly and an interim dividend was declared.

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Earnings Results

West African Resources posts $567m profit as gold production grows

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources reported strong 2025 earnings with $567 million profit and upbeat plans for its gold operations.

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Superannuation

Here's what your superannuation balance at 60 needs to be for comfort in 2026

| Leigh Gant

The average Australian turning 60 is closer to the target than they think, but the gap is still real and…

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ETFs

Looking to defend your portfolio from volatility? – 3 great ASX ETFs to consider

| Aaron Bell

These funds aim to help reduce volatility.

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Gold

Northern Star Resources shares crash 22% in 2 days – These brokers say buy the dip

| Aaron Bell

Should you scoop up these ASX 200 gold shares?

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Economy

RBA tipped to lift interest rates again as oil surge fuels inflation fears

| Aaron Teboneras

The latest oil rally is sparking fresh concerns about another RBA interest rate hike.

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