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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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Dividend Investing

Own IVV or IOO ETFs? Here's your next dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETF provider BlackRock has announced the next round of dividends for its iShares ETFs.

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Technology Shares

Will the WiseTech share price crash again in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

WiseTech shares fell over 45% in 2025.

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Opinions

The best ASX 200 stocks to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not all ASX 200 stocks are built for the long haul.

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Gold

What on earth is going on with ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing ASX 200 gold stocks today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter rates these ASX shares as strong buys for 2026

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out more.

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ETFs

The three ETFs I'd buy to set up a starter portfolio

| Cameron England

Looking to set up an ETF portfolio? This might be a good place to start.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend giants to buy and never sell

| Aaron Teboneras

Looking for reliable income? These 2 Australian shares stand out for their ability to pay steady dividends over time.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX giants to buy and hold for the next 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for the best shares to buy and hold? Here are two blue chips to consider.

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International Stock News

2 billionaires just loaded up on Microsoft stock. Do they know something we don't for 2026?

| Keithen Drury

Microsoft is a popular holding among billionaires.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, FireFly, Unico Silver, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Three under-the-radar dividend plays for your portfolio

| Cameron England

These three companies are dependable dividend payers across very different industry sectors.

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX silver stocks getting hammered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX silver stocks are closing out the final full trading day of 2025 with a whimper. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, IPD, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock just changed its debt. Here's why it matters

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Mesoblast edge higher after the company announces a major change to its debt and funding structure.

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Technology Shares

5 ASX tech shares to buy and hold until 2035

| Grace Alvino

I'm betting on these tech companies performing out of this world over the coming decade.

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Opinions

My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX mid-cap stock is back in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

FireFly has secured fresh funding as investors assess the next phase of work at its Green Bay project in Canada.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher today on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share following a strategic acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Why I'm bullish on the BHP share price as copper prices surge

| Grace Alvino

Iron ore gets the headlines, but copper is the real long-term story at BHP.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price jumps 6% on new contract win

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying this popular stock today.

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International Stock News

1 unstoppable stock that could join Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft in the $3 trillion club in 2026

| Anthony Di Pizio

Amazon is making a habit of beating Wall Street's expectations, so its stock might be undervalued right now.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares lift off amid big news out of Turkey

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Woodside shares on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

Origin's investment in Kraken has proven to be a very smart move.

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Resources Shares

This strategic ASX mining stock has rocketed 3,122% just this year. Here's why

| Bart Bogacz

Strategic project.

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Share Market News

Why did these ASX shares outperform their peers in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Did you snap up any of these stocks this year?

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Industrials Shares

Why I'm buying and holding DroneShield shares forever

| Grace Alvino

Drones aren’t going away and neither is the threat.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy retains 22.7% stake in Kraken after equity raise and Australian exclusivity waiver

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy retains a 22.7% stake in Kraken after US$1 billion raise and waives Kraken platform exclusivity in Australia.

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AI Stocks

1 no-brainer artificial intelligence ASX stock down 30% to buy on the dip in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think this beaten down AI stock could be destined to deliver strong returns next year.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stocks are being tipped as buys for income investors.

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ETFs

Did these two ASX ETFs targeting developing economies beat your portfolio in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for investors in 2026.

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ETFs

3 Betashares ASX ETFs that smashed the ASX 200 this year

| Aaron Bell

Did you have these funds in your portfolio this year?

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International Stock News

The next stock-split stock that could make you rich

| Manali Pradhan, CFA

Meta can be a smart pick for long-term investors.

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Materials Shares

Did Fortescue, Rio Tinto or BHP shares perform better this year?

| Aaron Bell

Did you have exposure to the mining boom in 2025?

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BNPL shares

Up 179% since April, why it's not too late to buy Zip shares for 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance from Zip shares in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these amazing ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares could be top picks for a passive income boost.

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How to invest

How to invest like Warren Buffett without picking ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Following this legend's investment philosophy could be a smart move in 2026.

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Opinions

If I could buy only 1 ASX stock to bet on the AI boom in 2026, it would be this one

| Samantha Menzies

The stock climbed more than 18% yesterday.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Technology Shares

If you think drones are the future of defence, these three ASX stocks might be for you

| Cameron England

Keen to get exposure to the growing drone technology sector? Have a look at these three ASX-listed companies.

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