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Technology Shares

EOS shares tumble 8% as insider selling ramps up

| Aaron Teboneras

EOS shares fall as insider selling weighs on sentiment.

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Latitude, Northern Star, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share is leaping 14% in Friday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this small-cap ASX lithium miner today. But why?

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Resources Shares

4 cheap Aussie rare earths companies which are worth a look, according to Wilsons Advisory

| Cameron England

Despite a sell-off, the fundamentals of the sector remain strong.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Atlantic Lithium, Brightstar, and Premier Investments shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Gold

Gold just lost its shine. Here's what is driving the sudden drop

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold price slips, driven by shifting rate expectations and a stronger US dollar.

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Energy Shares

Up 38% in a month, ASX 200 energy share lifting off again Friday on big oil refining news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 energy stock again today amid renewed government support.

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Share Market News

How I'd build a world-class ASX passive income portfolio

| Grace Alvino

A great income portfolio needs more than high dividends. Here’s how I’d combine quality shares, infrastructure, and ETFs to build…

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Gold

After a major capital raise this ASX gold company is fully-funded through to production

| Cameron England

The company is just about ready to break ground.

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Cheap Shares

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares could rise 120%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is tipping to more than double.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 healthcare stock outperforming today on 'strategic' leadership news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare stock announced the outcome of its CEO recruitment drive this morning.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy welcomes government boost to refinery support

| Laura Stewart

The Federal government boosts support for Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery, enhancing fuel security across Australia.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 stock is charging higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what has been announced this morning.

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Share Market News

Ampol welcomes stronger refinery support and domestic supply boost

| Laura Stewart

Ampol shares react as FSSP support is strengthened, with more fuel to be produced locally after refinery maintenance is deferred.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre shares lift amid latest UK acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre announced a new UK-based acquisition today.

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments shares jump 8% on results and big interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

Peter Alexander is performing but Smiggle is struggling.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which fast-growing Aussie furniture brand is about to list on the ASX?

| Cameron England

This breakout brand is already profitable.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter is bullish on this ASX cybersecurity stock with 44% upside

| James Mickleboro

This growing company could be worth considering according to the broker.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria announces 20 cent unfranked dividend for H2 FY25

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria will pay a 20 cent unfranked distribution for H2 FY25, with payment scheduled for April 2026.

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Energy Shares

This ASX energy stock could rise 50%, says Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named this energy producer as a buy. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Genesis Energy launches $400 million equity raising, announces trading halt

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy enters trading halt as it launches a $400 million equity raising, with details to follow shortly.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees, check out this new $330m listed investment company which aims to pay monthly fully franked dividends

| Cameron England

If you're looking for income, this might be just the thing.

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Resources Shares

Woodside vs Santos: Which ASX energy stock is the best fit for your portfolio?

| Melissa Maddison

Rising oil prices may lift all energy stocks, but investment profiles differ.

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ETFs

3 Betashares ETFs I'd buy and hold for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

If you’re investing for the next decade, simplicity matters. Here are three ETFs I’d consider.

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Gold

Down 32% in a month: Where to from here for this ASX gold stock?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong assets, solid outlook, and broker backing suggest further upside for investors.

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments posts $101.7m half-year profit and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Premier Investments delivers steady 1H26 profit and 45c dividend, with growth for Peter Alexander and a strategic reset at Smiggle.

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Growth Shares

These valuations are too good to ignore! I'd buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses have very attractive futures.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 stock could deliver a 25% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates this stock highly. Let's see what it is recommending.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks Morgans rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is bullish on this month.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in BHP shares to generate a $100 monthly income

| Grace Alvino

BHP is one of the ASX’s top dividend payers and could be a good option for income investors.

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Technology Shares

Should I buy this ASX 200 tech stock at a 52-week low?

| Grace Alvino

Not every stock hitting a 52-week low is a bargain. But with strong growth and improving fundamentals, this may be…

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Broker Notes

6 ASX All Ords shares at 52-week lows: Experts say buy

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the experts' 12-month share price targets on each of these buy-rated stocks.

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs can help protect your portfolio in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The US isn't looking quite as appealing as it did...

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 7% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting some big dividend yields from these shares.

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Industrials Shares

2 ASX shares booming on electrification and mining. Is there more upside ahead?

| Leigh Gant

Have you considered this area of the ASX share market?

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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 high? Let's find out.

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Retirement

What you can own and earn in retirement while still qualifying for the pension changes today

| Bronwyn Allen

The pension also lifts by $22.20 per fortnight for singles and $33.40 per fortnight for couples from today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top broker says ASX this consumer staples stock could rise nearly 40%

| Aaron Bell

Here's Bell Potter's updated guidance.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter is tipping this ASX small-cap to double in the next year

| Aaron Bell

Here's how the broker viewed the company's quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

14 ASX shares about to go ex-dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

Stocks going ex-dividend include Flight Centre, Perenti, NRW Holdings, and Service Stream.

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