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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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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX stock is flying after a huge defence contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

A major defence contract sends this ASX stock close to a record high.

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares to buy and hold for 5 years

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined for bright futures.

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Materials Shares

Why Nufarm shares just exploded higher on Wednesday

| Aaron Teboneras

Lower debt and better margins spark a big rebound in Nufarm shares.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac and Bank of Queensland shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Which does the broker prefer?

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ETFs

Has the ASX 200 or S&P 500 been a better investment this year?

| Aaron Bell

Which index has brought better returns?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Telix shares sinking 7.5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this healthcare stock has announced today.

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Energy Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough quarter for this uranium producer.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stock higher on US$2.4 billion deal

| James Mickleboro

The company has agreed to pay up to US$2.4 billion for an 80% stake in a major coal mine.

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Share Market News

Will these top-performing ASX stocks keep charging higher?

| Aaron Bell

Can these shares keep going?

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Retirement

10 years to retirement? Here's how to build a solid income

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix of ETFs, shares, bonds, and cash is designed not just to grow wealth, but protect it.

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Travel Shares

Virgin Australia's FY26 update: Hedging cushions rising fuel costs

| Laura Stewart

Virgin Australia maintains FY26 outlook as fuel hedging cushions the impact of recent volatility.

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REITs

National Storage REIT: Scheme meetings confirm buyout pathway

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT updates investors on the Brookfield-GIC buyout, scheme meetings, and outlook for shareholders.

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Share Market News

3 discounted ASX 200 shares to buy before they rebound 

| Aaron Bell

These three stocks appear to be undervalued right now.

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining delivers record cash flow and moves to net cash

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining delivered record cash flows and moved to net cash in the March 2026 quarter, keeping full-year targets in…

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals upsizes convertible bonds to US$600 million

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals has upsized its convertible bond issue to US$600 million, enhancing financial flexibility and repurchasing existing bonds.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20%, are these ASX gaming stocks ready to surge?

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment stabilises, these ASX shares could bounce back up to 65%.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the DroneShield share price?

| Samantha Menzies

The drone operator's share price outperformed in March, but has now crashed again.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs I'd buy and hold for 10 years (and why)

| Grace Alvino

The right ASX ETFs can provide exposure to global trends without overcomplicating your portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Yancoal Australia announces $2.4bn Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine, boosting its share of metallurgical coal…

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to get better acquainted with these funds.

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How to invest

How I would build the ultimate beginner portfolio with $10,000

| Grace Alvino

A strong beginner portfolio often starts with diversification and a focus on quality.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals Investor Presentation: 56% FY25 revenue growth, pipeline advances

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals books 56% higher FY25 revenue, advances clinical pipeline, and issues upbeat FY26 guidance.

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How to invest

How to invest $300 a month in Australian shares to target a $50,000 annual second income

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place for investors to build a second income.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares look too good to ignore after the recent pullback

| James Mickleboro

Have these shares been left in the bargain bin after recent weakness? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares below $5 with huge potential

| Grace Alvino

Some of the most interesting ASX shares are not the biggest, but those still early in their growth journey.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with CSL shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL’s growth slowed, and its premium valuation reset hard.

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Broker Notes

Why this surging ASX All Ords gold stock is tipped to rocket another 79%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outsized gains from this fast-rising ASX gold stock. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX shares I'd buy for passive income in April and beyond

| Grace Alvino

I think passive income is not just about yield. It is about building a reliable stream of dividends over time.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares jump another 9.5% in April: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

CBA shares closed in the green again on Tuesday afternoon.

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How to invest

Just starting out? These 5 ASX shares could be the perfect first buy

| Marc Van Dinther

Established, resilient, and a diversified starting point for new investors.

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Resources Shares

Up 67% in a year! The red-hot South32 share price is smashing BHP, Rio and Fortescue

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why I think the miner could outpace some of its peers in 2026.

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Woodside shares at the beginning of 2026 is already worth a whopping….

| Samantha Menzies

Investors which hold shares in the oil and gas giant would be jumping for joy right now.

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Communication Shares

Have Telstra shares peaked, or is there more upside ahead?

| Marc Van Dinther

Pricing power and income support steady, not explosive, gains

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I'm close to buying next!

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX 300 shares look like a great buy to me today!

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX shares that could rise 100% according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These high-risk, high-reward shares are being recommended by the broker.

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Cheap Shares

3 high-quality ASX shares to buy while they are cheap

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be undervalued after recent weakness. Let's see why.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans just slapped a buy rating on this small-cap ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this one.

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Record Highs

This ASX lithium giant just hit a record high again. Here's why investors keep chasing it

| Aaron Teboneras

PLS shares hit another record high as lithium prices keep climbing.

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ETFs

Why ASX investors dumped IVV ETF last month

| Bronwyn Allen

IVV is the largest ASX ETF tracking the S&P 500.

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