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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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Earnings Results

Suncorp Group posts resilient 1H26 earnings despite higher claims

| Laura Stewart

Suncorp Group’s 1H26 profit dipped on elevated claims, but margins and capital remain robust.

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Earnings Results

National Australia Bank posts strong first quarter FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

NAB’s cash earnings rose 15% for Q1 FY26 as the bank posted strong profit and lending growth.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter says this exciting small-cap ASX share can rise 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this growing company.

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical shares jump 600% in a year: Time to sell up or can the stock go higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares have pulled-back from an all-time high last month.

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Share Market News

Ventia extends NZ$160m Transpower contract: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Ventia has locked in a two-year, NZ$160 million contract extension for its specialist electrical services in New Zealand.

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Earnings Results

Spark New Zealand earnings: profit rebounds, dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

Spark New Zealand delivered strong H1 FY26 profit and cash flow growth, declared an interim dividend, and reaffirmed full-year guidance.

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Earnings Results

Mirvac Group posts 5% profit growth, expands pipeline in 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group lifted first-half profit by 5% as residential sales rose and its project pipeline expanded.

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources posts lower FY25 profit but advances rare earths strategy

| Laura Stewart

Iluka Resources delivered $976 million revenue and a $288 million loss for FY25, with progress at Balranald and Eneabba.

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52-Week Lows

These 2 ASX 200 stocks crashed yesterday – should investors swoop in?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors buy low or stay away?

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Technology Shares

3 ASX ETFs to target if you anticipate a tech turnaround 

| Aaron Bell

Think tech will bounce back? Here are three funds to consider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX 200 retail stock looks stronger: JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are split, but most see upside ahead for both companies.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says this ASX share is a buy after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock could keep rising according to Bell Potter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter tips 34% a turnaround for this ASX consumer staples stock

| Aaron Bell

Here's why the broker is optimistic about a turn around.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy today? Here's an expert view

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be positive on the ASX bank share’s outlook?

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX stock could pay a 9% dividend yield in 2027

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks patient income investors should be buying this stock.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that could rebound hard in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these shares could rise 60% to 120%.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

I think it's a great time to buy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It's another big day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Here are two stocks that Bell Potter thinks are buys.

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Growth Shares

5 of the best Aussie stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Wanting some new portfolio additions? It is hard to look beyond these names.

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Technology Shares

Why this top fundie is doubling down on ASX 200 tech stocks like TechnologyOne and Xero shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager believes the sell-down in Xero, TechnologyOne, and Pro Medicus shares has been overdone.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 high-quality blue-chip ASX shares I would buy right now

| Grace Alvino

I’m not chasing hype when I buy blue chips. I’m looking for businesses I believe can compound steadily for years.

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How to invest

How to make $100,000 with just $500 a month in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Small monthly investments can snowball. Here’s how $500 a month can hit six figures.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs for beginners to buy

| James Mickleboro

New to investing? Here are three funds that could be worth a look.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Tuesday session for the stock market.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price breaks records on US$4.3b silver agreement

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant announced more than just its results today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares down 43% in six months?

| Bronwyn Allen

We're in the midst of a significant tech sector downturn. Here's why.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX shares smashed in the sell-off to buy this week

| Aaron Teboneras

Big sell-offs have hit these 3 ASX shares. Time to look closer?

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 40% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is crashing deep into the red.

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Opinions

This ASX share is up 40% in 6 months and I want to buy it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to say no when the returns are this good...

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Bank Shares

Is this ASX 200 bank share a buy after its recent result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors get excited about this bank?

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares rally off recent lows. Time to chase?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pro Medicus shares rebound after a sharp sell-off.

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Gold

These 3 ASX gold stocks jumped 100% in a year. Is there more upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

Safe-haven assets are sought after by investors right now.

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ETFs

I think these 2 exotic ASX ETFs are a buy in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs are flying high in 2026...

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Gold

Why is this gold company raising a whopping $175 million?

| Cameron England

A new project is on the cards.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is rocketing 15% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Praemium shares surge 15% after announcing a major cost restructure.

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Gold

This miner's shares have more than tripled, but could triple again Canaccord Genuity says

| Cameron England

All the elements are falling into place.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Abacus Storage King a buy, sell or hold after its first half results?

| Cameron England

Where to from here?

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Technology Shares

Codan shares drop 14% from their peak: Here's what to expect for the rest of 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The tech stock is due to post its H1 FY26 results this week.

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Capital Raising

Santana share price back in trade and down 12%. Here's what just happened

| Aaron Teboneras

Santana shares tumble 12% after announcing a $130 million capital raise.

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