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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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Broker Notes

Morgans updates ratings on Pantoro Gold and Generation Development shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares were star risers in 2025. What does Morgans think now?

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ETFs

Why ASX ETFs are a good place to start for beginner investors

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this style of investing could be suitable for beginners.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX growth stocks could be much bigger in 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which growth stocks analysts believe are buys at current prices.

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Broker Notes

One ASX 200 giant to buy, one to hold, and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these blue chips.

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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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Growth Shares

The best Australian shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these could be among the best Australian shares to buy now.

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Opinions

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Resources Shares

Up 48% from its 2025 low. Here's why the Rio Tinto share price could soar again this year

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares rebound 48% as copper and silver prices hit record highs.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how you could turn the stock market into a $1,000 monthly passive income machine

| Tristan Harrison

Passive income can flow from the stock market…

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ETFs

3 excellent Vanguard ETFs I would buy with $3,000

| Grace Alvino

Starting with $3,000 does not require clever stock picking.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 reason I would buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Grace Alvino

The Bunnings owner's shares have pulled back from recent highs, improving the entry point into one of the ASX’s highest-quality…

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX retirement shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these shares could be top picks for retirees.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 in these ASX dividend shares pays how much passive income?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of income could be generated from these buy-rated shares.

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Materials Shares

Which one of these popular ASX copper stocks is the smarter buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers clearly seem to favour the larger ASX copper share.

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather dig into these shares than BHP. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX shares that could keep riding this commodities boom

| Sebastian Bowen

Mining is hot on the ASX right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 utilities shares led the market last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Utilities and energy outperformed while the benchmark index weakened a little last week.

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Retirement

5 fantastic ASX shares to buy for an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be suitable for a self-managed super fund. Let's find out why.

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Technology Shares

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one of Australia’s leading lights.

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Growth Shares

Forget PLS shares! This ASX growth stock is tipped to rise 60% by 2027

| James Mickleboro

Could this beaten down stock follow PLS' lead and rebound strongly. Bell Potter thinks it could.

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Materials Shares

Experts call time on these rip-snorting ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX 200 mining stocks have risen by 160% and 230%, respectively, over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

DroneShield hits $200m milestone as 9.2m options vest and 2025 expense revealed

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield reached a $200m milestone, vesting 9.2m employee options and booking a $23.5m non-cash expense in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

This 9% yield is one I'm comfortable holding for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a history of paying large dividends.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes the funds top long-term picks for Aussie investors.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 50 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Want a comfortable retirement? Here's how much you need in super.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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How to invest

How to make $24,000 in passive income a year

| James Mickleboro

Here are the steps to take if you want to build a significant passive income from ASX shares.

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How to invest

Any ASX investor can use this simple 3-stock portfolio to build wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

These three investments are simple and hands-off...

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for genuine global exposure

| Marc Van Dinther

This ASX line up covers most of the world’s opportunity set in a easy-to-manage way.

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Personal Finance

If a 25-year-old invests $1,250 a month in ASX stocks, here's what they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the right path to build long-term wealth.

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Small Cap Shares

The ASX small-cap stock that could be set to boom

| Aaron Bell

This iron ore producer is expected to keep steaming ahead.

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Technology Shares

Down 40% in 3 months: Are Life360 shares still a buy? 

| Melissa Maddison

After the Life360 share price fall, is it still a buy?

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How to invest

How to build a $50,000 portfolio with ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard to build wealth in the share market. Here's how you can do it.

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How to invest

How much could I make investing $500 a month in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Making patient investments over the long term could be the key to building significant wealth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week today.

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Investing Strategies

3 outstanding ASX shares the market seems to be ignoring

| Grace Alvino

Some ASX shares fall out of favour due to uncertainty rather than broken fundamentals.

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Materials Shares

ASX silver shares streak higher as silver price nears US$100

| Bronwyn Allen

Silver and other precious metals hit new record prices today.

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Energy Shares

An Australian energy stock poised for major growth in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

An Australian uranium producer could benefit from rising nuclear demand and tighter global supply.

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Best Shares

1 ASX dividend share set to excel long term, even while down 13%

| Sebastian Bowen

Good quality shares don't often sell off at this margin.

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