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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

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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International Stock News

Berkshire is selling Apple stock and buying this other magnificent artificial intelligence (AI) stock instead

| Adam Spatacco

Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

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Blue Chip Shares

My best ASX 200 shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

There is a lot to like about these ASX 200 shares. Here's why they could be best buys.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Here's my number 1 passive income stock for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

I'm planning to buy a lot more of this stock in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

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How to invest

What I look for in ASX shares when uncertainty is everywhere

| James Mickleboro

Expecting a bumpy ride in 2026? Here's how I would handle it.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in 2026 in ASX shares aiming to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like very appealing buys today.

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Westpac shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good dividend income from Westpac in 2026?

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How to invest

5 steps to building wealth with ASX shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Don't chase risky bets. Here is the best way to build wealth on the share market.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs that could be top buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly recommended for a reason. Let's dig deeper into them.

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How to invest

How to make $20,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors could make the share market their own personal ATM.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Zip shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

There are positive and negative aspects about Zip shares right now…

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need to retire comfortably in Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of balance is needed to achieve a comfortable retirement.

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Gold

Watch this ugly duckling ASX 200 gold stock in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

Some brokers see a further 50% upside for the soaring gold share.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, REA Group, and Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks. Let's see if it is bullish on them.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are undervalued opportunities according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Stick or twist? Let's see what the RBA could do with rates this year.

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Best Shares

Fastest rising ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares outperformed their sector peers last year.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 Australian shares with bullish catalysts heading into 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not all ASX shares are equal in 2026. These three have catalysts that could move the needle.

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Personal Finance

Would dropping that $7 per day coffee actually help make you rich with ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

How much of a difference could cutting a daily coffee make?

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International Stock News

2 no-brainer AI stocks to buy hand over fist for 2026

| Adria Cimino

These two stocks are great additions to any growth portfolio.

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Personal Finance

$20,000 in excess savings? Here's how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how an Aussie can invest to unlock a sizeable amount of income.

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX copper stock still worth buying after a 94% surge?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a huge year, Sandfire shares are back in focus. Is this ASX copper stock still worth buying today?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX small-cap stock is in a trading halt today

| Aaron Teboneras

Metallium shares are halted as investors wait for details on a material feedstock supply agreement.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aristocrat, James Hardie, and TechnologyOne shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares. Is it bullish, bearish, or something in between?

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Share Fallers

5 worst ASX All Ords shares of 2025, and why brokers rate 4 of them a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords rose by 7.11% in 2025 but as always, there were losers in the pack.

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Healthcare Shares

Why 4DMedical shares are jumping 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

4DMedical shares climb on a new CFO appointment as investors focus on US expansion and rising use of its lung…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares keep the good times flowing

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers warn that the current lift is likely to be fragile.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs for beginners in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly rated for a reason. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Best Shares

These 5 ASX All Ords shares were the fastest risers of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords rose by 7.11% and delivered total returns, including dividends, of 10.56% in 2025.

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Industrials Shares

After soaring 310% in 2025, are Droneshield shares still a buy in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Droneshield shares were the talk of the town last year.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Life360, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having an unhappy start to 2026.

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Dividend Investing

Own Betashares ASX ETFs? Here's your next dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

And here's when it will be paid.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Elsight, Judo, and Nickel Industries shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

How did the BHP share price perform in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and see how the miner performed.

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Share Market News

ASX drone stock jumps 9% to record high on US news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is breaking records on Friday.

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Gold

Why are Northern Star shares crashing 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing update is weighing heavily on this gold miner's shares.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Want to invest better this year? Start here

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Slow and steady - and keep it simple.

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