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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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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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Gold

Regis Resources shares are up 175% in 2025. Here are the latest 'very encouraging' gold exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Regis Resources is evaluating 100 gold exploration prospects and projects in Western Australia.

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Index investing

See which companies have just been added to key ASX indices

| Cameron England

See which companies are in and out of the ASX 50 and the ASX 100 indices.

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AI Stocks

What's going on with this ASX AI share on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this AI stock has announced this morning.

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Gold

Why this emerging ASX 200 gold stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is recommending this gold miner to investors.

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Share Market News

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints new CEO and sets strategic growth path

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has appointed Michael Juniper as CEO, with a focus on powering the next phase of digital infrastructure…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates investors as first patient is dosed in Phase 3 prostate cancer trial

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates on its prostate cancer Phase 3 trial, dosing the first Part 2 patient and outlining regulatory plans.

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Economy

What will a likely US rate cut mean for Australian shares?

| Cameron England

An interest rate cut in the US appears to be a near-certainty, with implications for share markets both in the…

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT agrees to $4bn Brookfield-GIC buyout: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT has agreed to a $4bn all-cash acquisition by Brookfield and GIC, offering investors a significant premium.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares are a key energy stock to watch

| Marc Van Dinther

Leading expert tips Santos as energy top pick.

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ETFs

The ultimate ASX ETF portfolio for beginners in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Not sure where to begin? Here is an easy way to make your first investments.

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Growth Shares

2 unstoppable ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These shares are positioned for strong growth over the next decade according to analysts.

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Small Cap Shares

Should we be paying more attention to these two rocketing ASX small-cap mining stocks?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX small-caps have been among the most successful companies this year.

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