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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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Financial Shares

NIB share price up 22% in 12 months, but could face short-term weakness. Here's what investors should know

| Aaron Teboneras

NIB shares have risen strongly over the past year, but recent weakness suggests momentum may be easing.

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 lithium stocks like Liontown and Mineral Resources are making waves today

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about ASX lithium miners like Liontown and Mineral Resources?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are The Lottery Corporation shares a buy, sell or hold at current levels?

| Cameron England

A lack of jackpots might weigh on upcoming results.

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Share Market News

Top 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the worst performing sector, as demonstrated by the comparatively mild price growth of the top 3 stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Amaero, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, BlueScope, Catalyst Metals, and Ryman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. What's going on?

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Technology Shares

2 magnificent ASX tech stocks to buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Quietly essential, globally relevant, and built for the long term. These are two ASX tech stocks I’m watching closely in…

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Energy Shares

After 5 days of straight gains, is oil setting up for its next move?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices pause after a 5-day rally as markets weigh geopolitical risks and global supply pressures.

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Resources Shares

Gallium has been earmarked as a critical mineral. Here's how you can get exposure on the ASX

| Cameron England

These four companies are all looking to become producers.

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Index investing

Investing in the Vangaurd International Shares ETF (VGS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's portfolio might shock you...

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Healthcare Shares

Why investors are watching this ASX healthcare stock

| Aaron Teboneras

A fresh clinical update has been released.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 mining stocks including Mineral Resources and BHP shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Mineral Resources join the pack of ASX mining stocks racing to new one-year-plus highs today.

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Opinions

Up 735% in a year! The red-hot EOS share price is smashing Droneshield and other defence stocks

| Samantha Menzies

Investor interest in defence stocks has boomed.

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Healthcare Shares

This biotech is up more than 20% on new deal news

| Cameron England

Revenue will flow under this global deal just announced.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Morgans gives its verdict on 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Gold

Up 154% since August, Ora Banda shares jumping again today on 'exciting' gold results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Ora Banda shares amid new high-grade gold intercepts.

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Technology Shares

Up 700% in 12 months! Why this ASX tech stock just raised $150m

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is raising funds. But why?

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ETFs

1 Vanguard ETF I'm buying in 2026 and holding forever

| Grace Alvino

Not flashy. Not complicated. This Vanguard ETF offers simple, low-cost exposure to global growth for patient investors.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold share is racing 5% higher on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

It was a golden quarter for this miner. Here's what it reported.

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Gold

Up 298% in a year, ASX All Ords gold share welcomes new CEO

| Bernd Struben

The surging ASX All Ords gold miner announced its new CEO today.

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Technology Shares

Is Wisetech a buy, sell or hold at current levels?

| Cameron England

Jarden has run the numbers on the Wisetech share price.

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How to invest

DIY investors: How to build a stable income portfolio starting with $50,000

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would build an income portfolio in 2026 for the long term.

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Communication Shares

Which ASX media share to buy: News Corp, Nine or REA Group?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see upside for all 3 but favour one.

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Communication Shares

Which telco challenger brand could deliver a 33% return?

| Cameron England

Jarden picks a winner in the competitive telco sector.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Mineral Resources shares for lithium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about the miner.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this beaten down ASX 200 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be worth looking at following recent weakness.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra and these ASX dividend shares could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys for income investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buyback news has this ASX All Ords gaming stock looking like a sure bet

| Cameron England

The buyback will run in parallel to an M&A strategy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to look out for.

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Dividend Investing

Why AFIC shares are a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like an excellent pick for retirement.

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Investing Strategies

After strong dividend yields? Look at these 3 ASX energy shares

| Marc Van Dinther

These ASX stocks were the top dividend payers in 2025. And this year?

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Materials Shares

Are PLS shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this lithium giant.

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Resources Shares

Up 113% since April, why this $4 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 mining stock.

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Investing Strategies

The least sexy ASX stocks for 2026 (Don't even think about buying these unless you want to make money)

| Grace Alvino

These three unloved Australian shares show why dull businesses can still build serious long-term wealth.

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IPOs

Fresh off IPOs, could these minerals exploration and manufacturing companies be exciting buys?

| Aaron Bell

After listing on the ASX a month ago, is this mining stock a buy?

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ETFs

Why the IVV ETF and these funds could be top buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ETFs to buy? Here are three that are worth considering.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX lithium stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has named these stocks as buys for investors wanting exposure to the battery making ingredient.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares hover near 52-week high as momentum builds. Is a breakout coming?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares trade near a 52-week high as buyer momentum supports the uptrend.

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Financial Shares

Goldman Sachs tips 19% upside for Suncorp shares…plus dividends!

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs expects Suncorp shares to outperform in 2026.

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