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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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Technology Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX counter-drone stock could rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy today with $10,000

| Marc Van Dinther

This might be a rare chance to pick up premium stocks at a steep discount.

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Earnings Results

Emerald Resources lifts profit 23% as gold projects drive growth

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources grew HY25 earnings 23%, built cash reserves, and delivered strong progress at its gold projects in Australia and…

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Broker Notes

Why this speculative ASX stock could rocket 68%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for this stock to rise strongly from current levels.

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Earnings Results

Woodside Energy Group posts record 2025 production and maintains dividend

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group delivered record production and maintained strong returns in 2025, as major LNG projects continued progressing on schedule.

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Small Cap Shares

Two small caps that could double this year

| Aaron Bell

Keep an eye on these exciting small caps.

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Earnings Results

Bell Potter just upgraded these ASX 300 shares to a buy after earnings results

| Aaron Bell

Here are two stocks to watch according to Bell Potter.

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Earnings Results

Scentre Group lifts profits and distributions with busy Westfield redevelopments

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group posts 4.9% FFO growth and record high occupancy, outlining plans for continuing expansion in 2026.

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Earnings Results

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure lifts revenue and distributions for FY25

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure lifts FY25 revenue and distributions on the back of infrastructure earnings and balance sheet improvements.

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Share Market News

If I'd bought CBA shares 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now

| Grace Alvino

Five years ago, CBA did not look like an obvious investment. The results are now clear.

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Earnings Results

Nine Entertainment grows earnings, focuses on digital future

| Laura Stewart

Nine Entertainment grew first-half EBITDA by 6%, lifted net profit 30% and declared a 4.5 cent dividend as it accelerates…

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Earnings Results

Monadelphous Group posts record half-year result as new contracts boom

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous delivered record 1H26 revenue and profit, hiked its interim dividend, and locked in $1.4 billion of new contracts.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer yields up to 10%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these dividend stocks.

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Cheap Shares

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

The ASX may be at highs, but some quality names still look undervalued.

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Earnings Results

AUB Group posts half-year profit, lifts FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group lifted its profit and guidance for the half, rewarding shareholders with a higher dividend.

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Earnings Results

Mercury NZ results: Profit and dividend up as renewables power HY26

| Laura Stewart

Mercury NZ delivers higher HY26 profit and dividend, boosts renewable investment, and reaffirms full-year guidance.

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Resources Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2030 for Rio Tinto shares

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX mining share is expected to deliver major dividend payments…

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Earnings Results

Should you scoop up Austal shares after yesterday's 11% crash?

| Aaron Bell

Are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell?

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs that avoid the tech wreck

| James Mickleboro

Want to reduce exposure to the tech sector? Here are three ways to do it.

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Cheap Shares

5 oversold ASX shares to buy before the end of February

| Grace Alvino

I think sentiment may have swung too far on these five shares.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that look cheap according to Morgans

| Aaron Bell

This broker was pleased with these results.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees upside for these ASX 300 shares

| Aaron Bell

Here's what's behind the positive outlook.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter expects generous dividend yields from these buy-rated shares.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to target China's long-term growth

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors do need to factor in currency movements, regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions.

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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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Broker Notes

Another broker puts a buy recommendation on Guzman y Gomez shares

| Aaron Bell

Brokers are tipping growth after a big sell-off.

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How to invest

How to build a $40,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If I wanted $40,000 invested in five years, this is exactly how I’d approach it.

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Broker Notes

Here's Ord Minnett's updated view on Macquarie and CSL shares

| Aaron Bell

Ord Minnett sees one as a buy and one to hold.

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Broker Notes

Are Inghams shares a buy, hold or sell after last week's crash?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy low?

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How to invest

Should ASX investors worry about a rising Aussie dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rise of the Aussie dollar could hurt your portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Why I'd forget NAB shares and buy these top Aussie stocks

| Grace Alvino

At a record high, I see more upside in these ASX blue chips than the big four bank.

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Opinions

Is Wesfarmers stock a post-earnings buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers is cheaper, but is it cheap yet?

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Growth Shares

Why I think these ASX 200 growth shares could beat the market

| Grace Alvino

Beating the index isn’t easy, but I think these three have the ingredients.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 300 share could rise ~100%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are saying about this stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough return from the weekend for investors.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Digico, Magellan, and Ramelius shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Are they buys? Let's find out.

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Record Highs

BHP share price cracks new all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP has been listed for more than 140 years, so this is a bit of a deal.

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Resources Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Fortescue, Solstice, and South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Industrials Shares

Are Austal shares a buy after weeks of heavy gains and losses?

| Marc Van Dinther

Most brokers see upside for the Aussie shipbuilder.

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Defensive Shares

If I had to build a defensive ASX share portfolio today, I'd start here

| Grace Alvino

Defensive investing doesn’t mean giving up long-term potential.

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