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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre start to the trading week today.

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Technology Shares

3 amazing tech ETFs to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the tech sector but not sure which stocks to buy? These funds make it easier.

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Economy

ASX 200 stuck in the red as investors wait for US lead

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX 200 slips as investors wait for Wall Street.

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Materials Shares

PLS shares drop 5%: What's driving the move?

| Marc Van Dinther

The lithium stock extends monthly losses on weak sentiment.

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Broker Notes

With the gold price up on Monday, are Northern Star shares a good buy now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Northern Star’s shares.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares slide as CEO uncertainty weighs in

| Aaron Teboneras

This mining stock is down as leadership questions remain.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Broker Notes

Up 23% this year, should I buy Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Woodside’s outperforming shares.

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Real Estate Shares

Growthpoint Properties Australia matches FY26 guidance with 18.4c distribution

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties delivered an FY26 final distribution of 9.2 cents, meeting full-year guidance of 18.4 cents per security.

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Industrials Shares

Centuria Capital Group launches $300m equity raising for AI Factory and real estate expansion

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Capital Group has announced a $300 million equity raising to fund growth in AI Factories and real estate funds.

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Share Fallers

Why Humm, Metcash, PLS, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is this junior critical minerals company up 10%?

| Cameron England

Value-adding onshore is the goal for this company.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock just reached a key milestone. Why is it down?

| Aaron Teboneras

This lithium stock is down after a key project update.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Lindian Resources, Perenti, and SGH shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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Share Market News

The Strait of Hormuz is closed again! What does that mean if you're buying ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a volatile Monday as the Strait of Hormuz takes centre stage.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: JB Hi-Fi, Westpac, Santos shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts explain their buy, hold, and sell recommendations on these 3 ASX 200 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 food stock is falling on bird flu fears?

| Marc Van Dinther

Biosecurity alert triggers sharp drop in shares.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Wesfarmers share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Wesfarmers could still be a buy…

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price good value after crashing 24%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if now is a good time to buy this banking giant's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Targeting a dividend yield above 10%? Try these shares on for size

| Cameron England

There are still some well-priced dividend plays on the ASX.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in FY27

| Grace Alvino

These three ASX 200 shares have different growth engines and all could reward patient investors over time.

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Growth Shares

Down 80%, could this ASX growth share be dirt cheap?

| Grace Alvino

The market has fallen out of love with this ASX growth share, but I think the longer-term opportunity remains attractive.

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How to invest

The ASX investing strategy that could quietly make you rich

| James Mickleboro

Building wealth doesn't need to be difficult. Here's how you can do it.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares crash 12% as founder scandal deepens

| Aaron Teboneras

This former market darling is under pressure again.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares lifting off on Monday amid big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares are flying high on Monday as a military expert joins the leadership team.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares to sell despite signs of sector rebound

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 healthcare shares have crumbled 39% over 12 months, but have lifted 13% since 3 June.

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Dividend Investing

How does an 11.8% dividend yield sound?

| Cameron England

This company has just announced a big dividend increase.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Woodside, CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is lower today as two experts explain their ratings on these three ASX 200 shares. 

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Gold

Guess which beaten-down ASX All Ords gold stock is pushing towards production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is taking another big step towards becoming a producer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX retail stock just rejected a takeover bid. Is a bigger offer coming?

| Aaron Teboneras

This retail takeover battle could be just getting started...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy next month

| Marc Van Dinther

Why these stocks could outperform next.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares jump 7% on big China and special dividend news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying this infant formula company's shares.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock drops on FY 2026 results

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this stock performed in FY 2026.

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Industrials Shares

These ASX shares were buy rated even before today's $500m buyback. How high could they go?

| Cameron England

This company plans to nearly double in size in coming years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash shares: FY26 profit edges lower, dividend maintained

| Laura Stewart

Metcash reports a FY26 profit decline but steady dividends, with new acquisitions and stable cash flows supporting the business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX gaming stocks are rebounding. Is it for real?

| Marc Van Dinther

Risks remain, but brokers see substantial upside ahead.

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Superannuation

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds. Here is what that means for your retirement

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds worth more than $100 billion each.

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Industrials Shares

SGH announces $500m buy-back and highlights financial strength

| Laura Stewart

SGH launches a $500m buy-back and highlights its improved leverage, giving investors fresh insight into the group’s financial strategy.

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Share Market News

These are three of the hottest ASX shares right now – can they keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Is there still room to grow for these share market winners?

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Financial Shares

AFIC reveals 2026 dividend plans for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

AFIC outlines its intention to pay both final and special fully franked dividends for FY26, alongside ongoing buy-back plans.

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