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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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Cheap Shares

Still under $30, these wealth-builders may not stay cheap for long

| James Mickleboro

Want to buy quality when it is cheap? Check out these options.

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Technology Shares

This ASX drone tech stock just hit a record high. Here's why investors are piling in

| Aaron Teboneras

Elsight shares hit a record high as strong momentum, revenue growth, and insider buying attract investor attention.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX 200 shares could still have major upside in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could rise 20% to 45% in 2026.

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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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Energy Shares

Natural gas prices have fallen 22% in a month. Here's what is driving the drop

| Aaron Teboneras

Natural gas prices have slid 22% in a month as weak demand and strong supply pressure markets.

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Minerals, PLS, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up these four ASX 200 stocks this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Capstone Copper, Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Up 555% in a year. Is Droneshield the ASX's hottest stock or the riskiest?

| Aaron Teboneras

Droneshield shares are up 555% in a year, but valuation concerns are starting to surface.

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ETFs

Morgan Stanley tips 12% upside for US stocks in 2026. Here are 3 ASX ETFs offering exposure

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley thinks there is more growth for US stocks to come in 2026. Here are 3 ASX…

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Retirement

My simple 5-share ASX retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

A simple ASX retirement portfolio built for income, diversification, and long-term stability without unnecessary complexity.

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Share Market News

Own DTEC or SEMI ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP and Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX mining giants are partnering up

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP are shaking things up in Western Australia.

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Materials Shares

This ASX stock just scored a US government win. Here's the details

| Aaron Teboneras

IperionX shares are rising after US government funding and free titanium feedstock.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this smashing ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

After rising over 100% in 12 months, Bell Potter believes there is more to come.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Catalyst Metals, NRW, and Paladin Energy shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock is jumping 7% on record results

| James Mickleboro

It was a record 12 months for this copper miner.

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Materials Shares

Guess which surging ASX All Ords lithium share is smashing the benchmark again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this surging ASX lithium share again on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Mining momentum: 2 ASX stocks that could surprise investors this January

| Aaron Teboneras

Copper demand is rising fast in 2026, putting Sandfire Resources and Rio Tinto back in focus.

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Industrials Shares

James Hardie shares lift off on $25 million cost saving initiatives

| Bernd Struben

James Hardie aims to shave $25 million a year from its operating costs. But how?

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

How should investors expect the bank to perform in 2026?

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ETFs

I would put $10,000 of my savings into these ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Rather than picking stocks, this ETF portfolio spreads $10,000 across Australian shares, global markets, quality companies, and Asia for long-term…

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Superannuation

Why superannuation tied only to property and cash could fail retirees

| Leigh Gant

Superannuation built only on property and cash may struggle.

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Cheap Shares

2 beaten-down ASX shares to consider before they recover

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off in 2025. Could they rebound in 2026?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can this ASX 200 stock recover after losing 51%?

| Marc Van Dinther

Broker enthusiasm is going flat for the prestigious wine share.

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How to invest

How I'd go about finding undervalued ASX shares to buy and hold forever in 2026

| James Mickleboro

This strategy could help you beat the market over the long term.

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Opinions

4 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s where I’d invest some spare cash right now.

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Energy Shares

AGL Energy versus Origin Energy shares: Which is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s my pick between the two ASX energy stocks.

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Growth Shares

How I'd look for ASX growth shares today that could double my money

| James Mickleboro

It might not be as hard as you think to achieve this.

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ETFs

Invest in the best stocks in the world with these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you want to invest outside Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be buys and better than Australia's largest bank.

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX growth stocks to buy even if there's a stock market sell-off in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Market volatility is uncomfortable, but some businesses are built to keep growing regardless of sentiment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

5 reasons to buy Woolworths shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

With bad news largely priced in and earnings expected to rebound, Woolworths could be an appealing large-cap recovery story in…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great picks for income investors.

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Best Shares

These ASX shares won big last year and are still excellent buys for 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Winners tend to keep on winning...

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in WIRE ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper-focused ETF invests in mining companies all over the world, including several ASX stocks.

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How to invest

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys right now. Here's what they are recommending.

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ETFs

Investing in the VanEck International Quality ETF (QUAL)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has delivered some massive returns in recent years...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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