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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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Energy Shares

Investors are buying this ASX coal stock again today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Coronado shares jump as coal prices rebound, but the stock remains well below last year’s highs.

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Resources Shares

Australian silver shares jump after a strong week for the price of the precious metal

| Cameron England

It's lining up to be another strong year for the silver price.

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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 buy these shares.

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Resources Shares

Up 167% in a year, why this ASX silver stock is surging again today

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver’s record-breaking rally is sending this ASX silver stock higher again.

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AI Stocks

My top 3 artificial intelligence ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Grace Alvino

AI isn’t a future concept anymore. The question is how to invest in it sensibly today.

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Dividend Investing

Why I expect a 2026 dividend boost from ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Evolution Mining shares

| Bernd Struben

I expect ASX 200 gold stocks, including Northern Star and Evolution Mining, will reward passive income investors with even higher…

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, Super Retail, and Tamboran shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Imricor Medical, Light & Wonder, and PWR shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Communication Shares

This is the stock price I would buy Telstra shares at

| Sebastian Bowen

What is the right price for Telstra?

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BNPL shares

Could the Zip share price benefit from Trump's latest proposal?

| Leigh Gant

BNPL interest jumped on US credit card news, but what is the real impact for Zip?

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Gold

Up 9,800% in a year, this ASX gold stock just delivered another major drilling surprise

| Aaron Teboneras

New drilling results from Dateline Resources highlight further gold potential at its Colosseum project.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares trading higher as new local Chief Executive announced

| Cameron England

A key role remains unfilled, however.

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Share Market News

Domino's Pizza Enterprises appoints new ANZ CEO and boosts executive team

| Laura Stewart

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises names a new Australia and New Zealand CEO and expands its CFO’s role to drive its turnaround…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX 200 copper stocks like Sandfire and BHP shares could be in the sweet spot in 2026

| Bernd Struben

I think BHP, Sandfire, and Capstone Copper could deliver some outsized returns in 2026. Here's why.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Small Cap Shares

3 growing small cap ASX shares with huge potential

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated small caps could be destined for big things.

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Industrials Shares

Why investors are watching this ASX defence stock today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX defence stock is in focus today after announcing a major counter-drone acquisition.

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Resources Shares

This lithium company has hit a new 12-month high on expansion news

| Cameron England

A fast-track to more production has been identified.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I would buy in 2026 and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

If I could only own two ETFs for the long run, I’d focus on global exposure and simplicity.

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Healthcare Shares

Which biotech company's shares have rocketed to a new high on good news?

| Cameron England

A key US approval is great news for this company.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 300 shares are jumping 9%+ today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to these announcements.

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Resources Shares

Argosy Minerals' lithium project ticks off key milestone

| Cameron England

A key piece of the puzzle has been slotted in.

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Share Gainers

Light & Wonder shares leap 25% on $190 million legal breakthrough with Aristocrat Leisure

| Bernd Struben

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder are grabbing plenty of investor interest today. Let’s see why.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for strong dividend yields? These three managed funds might fit the bill

| Cameron England

If you know where to look, there are some great returns to be had in the managed fund sector.

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Share Market News

This ASX 300 stock is racing 6% higher on exciting news

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to this healthcare stock's announcement.

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Gold

Up 97% in a year, guess which ASX 300 gold stock is leaping higher again on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 gold stock on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 11% on trading update

| James Mickleboro

It was a bit of a mixed half for this retailer and its brands.

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Dividend Investing

Global X announces dividends for DTEC, WIRE and other ASX ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors will be paid this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy this 'unique' ASX mining stock for a 17% return: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Insiders are buying. Can Pro Medicus shares finally turn the corner?

| Aaron Teboneras

Insider buying puts Pro Medicus shares in focus after steep pullback, raising questions about downside risk and upside potential.

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group reports record H1 FY26 trading result

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group delivered record first-half FY26 sales and profit before tax, with ongoing operational investments and no drawn bank…

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Share Market News

Aristocrat Leisure scores $190m settlement and ends Light & Wonder litigation

| Laura Stewart

Aristocrat Leisure secures $190 million settlement from Light & Wonder, ending IP dispute and boosting its earnings outlook.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for income investors in January.

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Communication Shares

Are these 2 ASX 200 media shares a bargain?

| Marc Van Dinther

Challenges remain, but analysts see upside for the battered stocks.

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Share Market News

Light & Wonder settles Aristocrat lawsuit with $190m payout

| Laura Stewart

Light & Wonder settles litigation with Aristocrat Leisure, agreeing to pay US$127.5 million and withdraw disputed games globally.

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ETFs

Own IVV ETF? Here are your returns for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

US stocks outperformed ASX shares but the stronger Aussie dollar eroded returns for IVV ETF investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 defensive ASX dividend shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for income investors looking for defensive options.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 41% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is down but it could be a great time to buy.

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