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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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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that income investors might want to get better acquainted with.

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Broker Notes

Morgans rates these ASX 200 shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to its clients.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour start to the trading week this session.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

It's time to say farewell to Brickworks shares on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

It's the end of an era.

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ETFs

Australian fund managers are piling into this Asian market. How you can join them with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are turning to a red hot market overseas, and ordinary investors can join them.

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Industrials Shares

Takeover approaches send shares in mining equipment firm surging

| Cameron England

Emeco Holdings is in the sights of buyers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this newly minted ASX 300 stock is tipped to keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager labels this stock as “one of the ASX’s best bargains”.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the management news sending these stock higher on Monday?

| Cameron England

Shares in logistics software firm Wisetech Global are trading strongly despite a big share sale.

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ETFs

Expert tips this ASX ETF to keep outperforming the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert remains bullish on the outlook for this outperforming ASX ETF.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, GenusPlus, St Barbara, and WiseTech shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang on Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is it better to buy Bitcoin directly, or use Bitcoin ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Owning Bitcoin has never been easier on the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Ausgold, Contact Energy, and Ora Banda shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

AMP shares soar to the top of the ASX 200 on legal settlement news

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP has announced settlement of a class action brought against it plus receipt of $44 million from its insurers.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie is tipping 24% upside for James Hardie shares

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is down in the dumps but could be a buy according to the broker.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will Coles shares outperform Woolworths shares again in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Leading fund managers deliver their verdicts on the outlook for Woolworths and Coles shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is jumping 11% on 'important milestone'

| James Mickleboro

This stock is making its shareholders smile on Monday.

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International Stock News

Here's a crash course on Nvidia's dividend (and why it's so small)

| Daniel Sparks

Nvidia does pay a dividend, but it's small by design while the company plows cash into AI and share repurchases.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share is jumping 11% on big European news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords healthcare share on Monday. But why?

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $500 in Tesla 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Neil Patel

Tesla deserves credit for bringing EVs to the mainstream.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price drops amid $240m ASIC penalty

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the bank is being hit with this major fine.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the smartest ASX dividend stocks to buy with $10,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX dividend stocks are trading far too cheaply.

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Gold

Up 111% in a year, why is the Gold Road share price slipping on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Gold Road shares today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Mammoth $85 billion merger shines light on these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bart Bogacz

One of the biggest deals in mining history.

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International Stock News

Amazon stock: Headed to $300?

| Daniel Sparks

A rising mix of higher-margin businesses is changing how investors should think about Amazon's upside.

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Superannuation

Will the average superannuation at 62 be enough for retirement?

| Leigh Gant

At 62, super balances face a reality check — are you on track for the lifestyle you want?

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.96

| Tristan Harrison

This business may be trading far too cheaply.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Why Coles and APA Group could be dividend stars of the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be destined to deliver for income investors over the long term.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 energy stock shows continued progress on renewables

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reported stable August 2025 sales, higher netback, and continuing renewables investment.

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Technology Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy and never sell

| James Mickleboro

You might want to hold onto these buy-rated shares forever.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are backed by numerous analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could offer better yields than term deposits.

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Opinions

3 reasons why the BHP share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

BHP could still be a really good investment for a few reasons.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be excellent ultra-long-term buys.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 49% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock offers major potential for significant dividends and earnings growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week positively? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Guess how much $10,000 invested in these ASX ETFs 5 years ago would be worth today

| Aaron Bell

Sometimes its hard to beat a simple but effective ASX ETF over the long term.

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Share Market News

ASX Materials shares to buy and sell according to Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

Which of these three share market winners does the broker prefer?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Invested in Woolworths shares? Here are the key dates for FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The supermarket giant has released its corporate calendar for the 2026 financial year.

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