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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild but positive start to the week's trading today.

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Economy

ASX 200 claws back its early losses. What's moving the market?

| Aaron Teboneras

The market has bounced back after a shaky start.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma Healthcare vs Sonic Healthcare: Which ASX healthcare share wins?

| Laura Stewart

I compare Sigma Healthcare and Sonic Healthcare to reveal which ASX healthcare share I think is the better buy right…

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Opinions

CSL shares are back near $180. Here's the level I'm watching

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares are nearing a key technical level after a strong rebound.

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Superannuation

How much should I have in my superannuation at age 59?

| Samantha Menzies

How does your balance compare?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares are up 53%. Here are 5 reasons why they may not be done yet

| Marc Van Dinther

Can BHP deliver more growth without losing shareholder discipline?

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share rocketing 7% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are piling into this gold miner today.

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Technology Shares

Is Life360 one of the best ASX growth shares to buy?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the forecasts to see whether the current share price could prove surprisingly cheap.

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Technology Shares

Codan shares hit a new record high after the company predicts another strong year

| Cameron England

Both of Codan's divisions are performing strongly.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd invest $10,000 in these strong Vanguard ETFs

| Grace Alvino

I look at three Vanguard ETFs I would consider putting money into today.

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 10% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

A big update has put this lithium stock in focus.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX car stock is tanking. Has it overreached?

| Marc Van Dinther

The share seems to be caught between an ambitious growth story and a nervous market waiting for evidence.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Tabcorp and NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Tabcorp and NAB shares are likely to underperform into 2027.

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Retirement

6 things Aussies at age 60 need to know about the Age Pension asset test before they retire

| Samantha Menzies

The Age Pension is payable to eligible Australians from 67 years old.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals vs Telix Pharmaceuticals: Which healthcare stock is best?

| Laura Stewart

How do Neuren Pharmaceuticals and Telix Pharmaceuticals stack up? Here’s my verdict on which ASX healthcare stock looks more compelling…

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Telix Pharmaceuticals shares on the slide today?

| Cameron England

Big merger news isn't exciting investors just yet.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Telstra shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at what the latest dividend forecasts could mean for income investors.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks turning heads on big news today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 gold stocks are making waves on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares reach $180 in 2027?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take for the banking giant to reach $180 next year.

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Economy

Coal is still the king of global power. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Coal demand is heading for another record year.

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Healthcare Shares

Down more than 18% in a month with a 7% yield, are Sonic Healthcare shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a very healthy opportunity to buy.

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Real Estate Shares

Ingenia Communities rejects revised $5.05 takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

Ingenia Communities has rejected an improved Warburg Pincus takeover bid, saying it undervalues the company.

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Healthcare Shares

Why brokers think CSL shares could be on track for $200

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL needs to tick a lot of boxes, before it can clear the $200 hurdle.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a wonderful time to invest in these undervalued stocks!

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, GQG Partners, BHP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's start the week with some new ratings from the experts

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Financial Shares

Perpetual rejects EQT's final offer and confirms asset sale plans

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has rejected a further revised takeover proposal from EQT, ending engagement and confirming its focus on core business and…

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock just received a fresh buy rating and is tipped to climb 15%

| Aaron Bell

This stock is set to keep rising.

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Resources Shares

Ramelius Resources boosts production outlook and sets new FY27 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources has lifted its medium-term gold production targets and set out plans for growth through 2030.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to surge 70% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are excited about these stocks…

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals: ITM merger builds a sector leader

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is in focus after announcing a transformative merger with ITM, set to expand its radiopharmaceutical pipeline.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips this ASX financials stock to double within the next 12 months 

| Aaron Bell

This stock offers a big yield and big upside.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman Group vs Nextdc: Which stock is the better buy today?

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group and Nextdc are both ASX leaders in AI infrastructure. Which share is better value today? Here’s my verdict.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Coles, NAB, CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth thinks of these three ASX 200 shares.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock was downgraded to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bearish on this stock. Here's what it is saying.

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX dividend stock down 49% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is now very appealing.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to buy and 1 to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Which shares is this expert bullish and bearish on?

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers have their eyes on these shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash vs Wesfarmers: Which Is Better for Income Investors?

| Laura Stewart

Which is better for income investors: Metcash or Wesfarmers? I break down yield, value, and dividend track record to reveal…

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to target this week for lifelong income

| Aaron Bell

Here's some of the top dividend stocks right now.

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