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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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International Stock News

Better artificial intelligence stock: Palantir Technologies vs. Nvidia

| Anders Bylund

Palantir and Nvidia have both crushed the market since ChatGPT launched, but which AI titan deserves your money today? The…

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Broker Notes

7 ASX mining shares to buy for Christmas amid upgrades from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has boosted its outlook for these seven ASX mining stocks. Let’s see why.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be best buys according to the broker.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2030 for Coles shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at Coles for dividend income?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

Defensive businesses with big yields could be strong choices today…

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Healthcare Shares

Is Sigma Healthcare share a healthy buy, after hitting new lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

The Chemist Warehouse merger and ageing population might boost this stock's appeal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Bank Shares

Up 22% in a year! The red-hot ANZ share price is smashing CBA, Westpac and NAB shares

| Aaron Bell

Why has the ANZ share price risen so much this year?

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Share Market News

This new ASX stock has returned 70% since January

| Sebastian Bowen

This new stock might get a lot of attention...

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay an 8% yield by 2027

| Tristan Harrison

This business has the potential to deliver to a lot of income…

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International Stock News

Here's why Alphabet is the best-performing "Magnificent Seven" stock in 2025 (and why it has room to run in 2026)

| Daniel Foelber

In a matter of months, Alphabet went from a market underperformer to knocking on the door of the $4 trillion…

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Opinions

2 strong Australian stocks to buy now with $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a strong outlook for long-term growth.

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How to invest

How to build a $100,000 ASX share portfolio starting at zero

| James Mickleboro

Want to build a big portfolio? Here's the easiest way to do it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield kind of Monday for investors.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Catapult, Step One, WiseTech Global shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Are they buys, holds, or sells?

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Financial Shares

Are QBE shares a buy after recent slump?

| Marc Van Dinther

A rise in natural disasters can affect the insurer, but analysts see upside.

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Resources Shares

Up 308% in 2025, this high-flying ASX mining stock is sinking on Monday. But why?

| Bart Bogacz

Rough day for investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Dividend Investing

The 8% dividend stock that pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

An 8% yield paid out monthly is a tempting prospect.

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International Stock News

My surprising top "Magnificent Seven" stock pick for 2026

| Geoffrey Seiler

Amazon is my pick to be the top-performing "Magnificent Seven" stock in 2026.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett is sending a clear warning as 2026 approaches: 3 things investors should do

| Keith Speights

Buffett's actions speak volumes.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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How to invest

Start buying shares in December with a spare $500? Here's how!

| Sebastian Bowen

The best time to start investing is right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Artrya, Clinuvel, Imugene, and Pilbara Minerals shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Group declares interim distribution for 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group declares a 24.83-cent half-year distribution for the six months to 31 December 2025, with most of it…

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Gold

After smashing 50 record highs in 2025, what's ahead for the gold price and ASX gold shares like Northern Star in 2026?

| Bernd Struben

The World Gold Council outlines its outlook for the record-setting gold price in 2026.

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy shares fall despite the company reaching a key milestone

| Cameron England

Beach Energy has achieved first production of sales gas from its Waitsia plant in Western Australia.

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Materials Shares

Can this ASX 200 stock keep its end of year rally going?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are upbeat and see gains in 2026.

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Share Fallers

Why Andean Silver, Boss Energy, Chalice Mining, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 300% this year, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker sees further ‘clear upside’ potential for this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Share Fallers

Up 118% in 2025, why is this All Ords ASX silver share crashing on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this outperforming ASX silver share today. But why?

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Technology Shares

A fund manager really likes this exciting ASX tech stock!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a compelling future...

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia stock is going to soar past $300 in 2026

| Anthony Di Pizio

Nvidia is gearing up to launch a new range of artificial intelligence chips next year.

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Energy Shares

Which energy company is Macquarie tipping for a 41% share price rise?

| Cameron England

This company's exploration program is a potential catalyst for share price gains.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Premier Investments shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this retailer after its update.

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Resources Shares

Up 69% since July, guess which All Ords ASX rare earths share is leaping higher today on major leadership news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX rare earths share on Monday. Let’s see why.

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AI Stocks

Why is this ASX AI share jumping 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Monday with this stock.

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Share Market News

APA Group gains $1bn extra funding capacity after S&P credit rating change

| Laura Stewart

S&P’s credit rating change gives APA Group over $1 billion in extra capacity to fund new energy infrastructure projects.

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REITs

National Storage shares up as board recommends takeover bid

| Cameron England

The board of National Storage REIT is backing a $4 billion takeover offer for the company.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares fall despite 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the biotech has announced on Monday.

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