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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day on the markets.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with Cochlear shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

After wild swings, where does this healthcare share go?

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Resources Shares

Liontown shares crash 18% in a month: What happened?

| Samantha Menzies

Liontown shares are down 30% from a three-year high in May.

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Economy

Why is the ASX 200 stuck in the red today?

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX 200 edges lower as resources and tech fall.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares with 39% to 141% growth ahead of them: Experts

| Cameron England

If you're looking for capital gains, try these shares on for size.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: How does Morgans rate these ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

One of these shares could deliver a 50% return according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares sink again as oil price pressure outweighs new gas deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Woodside shares are falling as oil prices pull back.

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ETFs

3 reasons why the VDHG ETF could be a top buy and hold investment

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an easy way to invest? This fund could be worth a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares retreat on Malaysia expansion news

| Marc Van Dinther

Rare earths giant addresses environmental questions.

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Bank Shares

Down 17%: What should I do with my Westpac shares now?

| Samantha Menzies

Westpac shares hit an all-time high in early April.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX shares that could be hiding in plain sight

| James Mickleboro

Here's why now could be an opportune time to buy these fallen giants.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares just crashed to COVID-era lows. Is this ASX 200 tech stock broken?

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX 200 tech stock has crashed to multi-year lows.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy the dip on Life360 shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst believes Life360 shares are well-placed to outperform. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Calix, CSL, and Ioneer shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Centuria Capital, Iluka, Metcash, and Reliance Worldwide shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

With oil prices falling, should I still buy Santos shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Santos' outperforming share price.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Flight Centre, Supply Network, Lottery Corporation shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the consumer discretionary sector.

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Dividend Investing

3 companies to own for a dividend yield above 5%

| Cameron England

If you're after secure income, these companies might fit the bill.

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Energy Shares

This ASX energy stock is sliding despite a major refinery restart

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are selling this ASX energy stock after today’s update.

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Resources Shares

$5,000 invested in BHP shares 12 months ago is now worth….

| Samantha Menzies

Around 12 months ago, BHP shares were trading close to a multi-year low.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Charter Hall, Northern Star, Cochlear shares

| Bronwyn Allen

We review three fresh buy, hold, and sell calls from expert market analysts.

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Broker Notes

Down 53%, is it time to throw in the towel on CSL shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on CSL’s plunging share price.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares rebound 5%, responds to media reports: Is it time for investors to buy back in?

| Samantha Menzies

Are investors still bullish about the outlook for WiseTech shares or have they been spooked too?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is jumping 25% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with this announcement with Korean origins.

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Materials Shares

This billion-dollar ASX resources company is tipped to jump more than 100%

| Cameron England

This company's major project is nearing completion.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock just dropped 4% after revealing a big business reset

| Aaron Teboneras

A big cost-cutting move has not stopped today’s sell-off.

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Real Estate Shares

REA shares fall 43% to a three-year low. Is it time to buy?

| Samantha Menzies

REA Group shares have fallen even further into the red on Tuesday morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares soar to new multi-year high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

After a bumpy start to the year, the supermarket giant's shares are back in favour with investors.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is jumping today on a 20% resource boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is expanding its horizons in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Which rare earths miner has locked in a $1.65 billion funding deal?

| Cameron England

A major supply agreement has also been struck.

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Materials Shares

Forget BHP and Rio Tinto, this ASX copper share could rise 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this copper stock and sees huge potential returns.

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Energy Shares

Viva Energy Group: Geelong Refinery nears full capacity after fire

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy shares are in focus as the Geelong Refinery returns to over 90% capacity, with ongoing repairs after April’s…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital Group wraps up $300m equity raise and shares resume trading

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Capital Group completes $300 million equity raising, with institutional placement and entitlement offer fully subscribed.

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BNPL shares

If I'd invested $7,000 in Zip shares 3 months ago, guess what I'd have now!

| Samantha Menzies

Investors who managed to buy in the dip, would be jumping for joy now!

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Industrials Shares

Reliance Worldwide closes Australian brass sites

| Laura Stewart

Reliance Worldwide is closing brass manufacturing sites in Australia as part of a global optimisation, aiming for an annual earnings…

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How to invest

Where to invest $500 on the ASX right now

| James Mickleboro

These options could be worth considering if you have money to invest.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balance for 61 year olds in 2026. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what it’ll cost you to retire comfortably when the time comes.

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX share because it offers almost everything an investor could want

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks a lot of boxes!

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Energy Shares

The US-Iran peace deal just wavered. Here is what this means for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The US-Iran peace deal is showing fresh signs of strain after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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Real Estate Shares

Stockland announces FY26 distribution and DRP update

| Laura Stewart

Stockland confirms a full-year FY26 distribution of 25.2 cents per security, in line with guidance, and updates on its DRP…

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