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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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Healthcare Shares

Why is everyone talking about Telix shares this week?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this biotech stock has been on the move this week.

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Energy Shares

With a new boss in place, are Karoon Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Cameron England

With a new Managing Director in place, what are the prospects for Karoon Energy shares according to Macquarie?

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Technology Shares

Shares in this small-cap education company have hit a fresh 12-month high on a lucrative contract win

| Cameron England

A lucrative contract with the New Zealand Government has sent this company's shares sharply higher.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker is bullish, bearish, or something in between.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

There's warning bells ahead for these stocks.

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Share Market News

Boss Energy shares crash 22% on devastating news

| James Mickleboro

It was the news that shareholders didn't want to hear.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Gaming tech company's tie up with global operator Stake sends shares higher

| Cameron England

An agreement to supply racing data to Stake has sent this company's shares higher.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with APRA capital charge, faces AUSTRAC probe

| Laura Stewart

Despite being handed a $50m APRA capital charge and facing a new AUSTRAC enforcement probe, the ASX 200 bank says…

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares tumble on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's leader is heading to BP.

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy announces US$110M debt restructure to boost liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy has restructured its debt, lowering total capacity to US$110M and enhancing financial flexibility as it accelerates uranium production.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie tips more than 20% returns for this ASX 200 stock after a sharp sell-off this week

| Cameron England

This grain handler's shares are looking cheap after some bad news drove them lower this week.

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Investing Strategies

Investing in a higher-for-longer world and the ASX sector built to cope

| Leigh Gant

Boring, resilient, and quietly powerful.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy confirms CEO change as Meg O'Neill departs

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy names Liz Westcott as Acting CEO following Meg O’Neill’s resignation, with a focus on project delivery and strategic…

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Value Investing

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares to target

| Aaron Bell

These could be rebound candidates in 2026.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX stock is going parabolic, and I think it's still a buy

| Aaron Teboneras

4DMedical shares are up nearly 500% in 2025, but improving revenue visibility suggests the growth story may not be over.

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Share Market News

Perpetual extends exclusivity in Wealth Management sale talks

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual extends its exclusivity with Bain Capital on the possible sale of its Wealth Management business.

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Gold

Bell Potter names the best ASX gold stocks to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be golden buys according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

5 top ASX dividend shares I would buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be best buys for passive income in 2026.

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Share Market News

Netwealth Group announces $101 million compensation after First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group will pay $101 million in compensation, posting a $71 million 1H26 NPAT impact following the First Guardian collapse.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks with buy recommendations from Ord Minnett

| Aaron Bell

These two stocks appear to have strong upside.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These defensive names look like strong picks today.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these growing stocks.

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Small Cap Shares

Top broker just initiated coverage on two ASX small-cap stocks with a buy recommendation

| Aaron Bell

Why these small-cap stocks are a buy according to Bell Potter.

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Investing Strategies

Why these 2 battered ASX 200 stocks could shine in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

Bruised this year, but analysts see the heavyweight shares bounce back in 2026.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates shares slump 56% this year. Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The wine giant has faced headwinds this year.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy this ASX 300 lithium share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts a big turnround for this well-funded ASX 300 lithium share.

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Real Estate Shares

How does Bell Potter view this real estate stock after yesterday's 10% rise?

| Aaron Bell

Can this red hot real estate stock keep rising?

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Dividend Investing

$5,000 to invest? Consider 4 no-brainer ASX dividend shares with over 20 years of growth

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are fantastic options for long-term passive income.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have an exciting future.

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ETFs

These are the ASX ETFs I would buy if the market crashed tomorrow

| James Mickleboro

You never know when the next market crash will happen but you can prepare for it.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 share is being labelled one of the market's most undervalued by brokers

| Aaron Teboneras

NextDC shares have pulled back sharply, but brokers believe the long-term growth story remains firmly on track.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares worth holding forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these shares great buy and hold options for income investors.

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International Stock News

Should you buy this "Magnificent Seven" stock before 2026?

| Marc Guberti

Alphabet remains one of the top growth stocks to buy.

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Broker Notes

Experts rate these 2 ASX growth shares as buys this month!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could deliver good returns in the coming years.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 5 years?

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia's success is tied to the spending plans of others.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another woeful day for investors this Wednesday.

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Retirement

3 ASX ETFs to generate passive income in retirement

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great picks for income investors and retirees.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX oil stocks Woodside, Santos and Ampol are sliding today

| Kevin Gandiya

Oil prices have slipped below US$60 a barrel.

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Energy Shares

Up 25% in 2025: Is Whitehaven Coal still a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a strong 25% run this year, investors are asking whether Whitehaven Coal still has more upside left.

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