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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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Index investing

Investing in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is huge in scale.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares built for the long term

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be destined for big things in the future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors continued yesterday's momentum on the markets this session.

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Resources Shares

Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Energy Shares

Down 67% since June, why Goldman Sachs thinks Boss Energy shares are still overvalued

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs’ sell rating on Boss Energy shares will be welcomed by the cadre of short sellers betting against the…

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BNPL shares

Zip shares slide 10% today as investors head for the exits. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares fall sharply today as investors lock in gains.

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ETFs

Where I would invest $5,000 in ASX ETFs in January

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly rated. Here's what they offer Aussie investors.

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ETFs

VGS ETF outperformed ASX IVV in 2025. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The VGS ETF delivered a total return of 13.34% while the ASX IVV delivered 10.13%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's how the supermarket is tapping into the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares are going high-tech with an AI enabled shopping chatbot.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources shares slide 15% today but are still up 175% in a year. What's going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

Lake Resources shares dip as investors lock in gains after a strong run.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 stocks I'd buy and hold into 2026

| Grace Alvino

I am looking for ASX stocks that can compound steadily and remain relevant through 2026 and beyond.

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Materials Shares

Why Bell Potter rates roaring Liontown shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker still sees potential more even more gains in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

Smart investors are betting on this ASX passive income stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts think this stock is set for a good year.

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Technology Shares

New all-time high. Why this ASX defence stock is flying again today

| Aaron Teboneras

EOS shares jump to a record high on defence tailwinds and a broker upgrade.

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52-Week Highs

ASX mining shares on fire! New 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

PLS Group, Liontown, IGO, Mineral Resources, Newmont, and South32 are among today's surging mining stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Endeavour, GQG Partners, Kingsgate, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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ETFs

Own VAS ETF? Here's how your investment performed in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in Australia's largest ASX ETF enjoyed a double-digit total return last year.

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Healthcare Shares

Early success in battling Crohn's Disease has sent this ASX biotech's shares soaring

| Cameron England

The early-stage results have been described as outstanding.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Elevra, Lynas, and New Murchison Gold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs. Westpac: Which is the better ASX bank stock for 2026?

| Grace Alvino

If I had to choose just one Australian bank to own in 2026, this is where I’d lean.

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ETFs

Which ASX defence ETF performed best in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three ASX ETFs capturing the theme of rising global defence spending were launched in late 2024. Here's how they performed…

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock is back in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

Despite a small dip today, Kingsgate’s latest update highlights steady production and a stronger balance sheet.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are 4DMedical shares in a trading halt today?

| Cameron England

The company is looking to raise fresh capital.

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Growth Shares

The best ASX stocks to buy in January 2026 if you want both income and growth

| James Mickleboro

These shares offer the winning combination of income and growth.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy and hold until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could be worth holding tightly to these shares over the next decade.

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Resources Shares

Up 240% since June, guess which ASX All Ords lithium share is jumping higher again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

This surging ASX All Ords lithium share is catching investor interest again today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech's shares are up strongly on good news out of the US

| Cameron England

The addressable market for this newly approved software is huge.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX 300 stock is dirt cheap with 30%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the market is under-appreciating this stock.

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Gold

Up 450% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock leaping higher again today on exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords gold share again on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares slip on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths producer's CEO is leaving after 12 years in the role.

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Investing Strategies

Why I think CSL and DroneShield shares are buys for 2026

| Grace Alvino

These two ASX shares couldn’t be more different, yet both make sense to me heading into 2026.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling 4% on trading update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the Dan Murphy's and BWS owner reported.

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ETFs

Guess how much $10,000 invested in these ASX ETFs 3 years ago is worth today?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these fast growing funds?

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Opinions

Forget Coles shares, I'd buy this roaring retailer instead

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the retailer I'd be buying this year.

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How to invest

How much wealth could I build by investing $500 a month into ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building wealth isn’t about starting big. It’s about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.

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Share Market News

Endeavour Group: H1 FY26 sales rise, retail margin narrows

| Laura Stewart

Endeavour Group reports modest sales growth for H1 FY26, with retail pricing investments squeezing margin.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners reports US$163.9bn FUM for 2025

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners’ funds under management grew to US$163.9 billion in 2025, with solid investment returns offsetting annual outflows.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ Bank, Monadelphous, and Northern Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are good picks right now?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they are bullish on these income stocks.

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