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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources shares leaping higher on record smashing $3.1 billion revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares on Friday. Let’s see why…

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Earnings Results

Megaport shares tumble despite record results

| James Mickleboro

A record result was not enough for the market. Here's what the company reported.

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Record Lows

Guzman y Gomez shares crash to a record low following half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

Guzman y Gomez shares hit a record low despite reporting strong half-year earnings growth.

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Industrials Shares

Austal shares take off on new Aussie contract win

| Cameron England

The shipbuilder has locked in more than a decade of work.

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Earnings Results

Up 194% in a year, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock lifting off again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is racing ahead of the benchmark again today. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why are Zip shares rebounding 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down stock plans to buy its shares on-market.

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Earnings Results

Qube reports record half-year result and higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

Qube posts record half-year results, lifts dividend 31%, and attracts a takeover offer from Macquarie Asset Management.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't let them screw up CGT

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The intentions are (mostly) honourable. That's not enough.

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care unveils plan to separate Ramsay Santé in strategic shift

| Laura Stewart

Ramsay plans to separate Ramsay Santé, giving shareholders direct exposure to the European healthcare provider.

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Earnings Results

Guzman y Gomez posts 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Guzman y Gomez reported record 1H26 earnings, with network sales jumping 18%.

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Materials Shares

Why are Rio Tinto shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's full-year results have disappointed the market.

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Broker Notes

Why Goodman shares could be heading 20%+ higher

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this blue chip.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons to buy James Hardie shares today

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong results and market position could keep the recent rally going.

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Technology Shares

Up 20% in 2 days, can this quality ASX share go higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers tip there's more to come after strong half-year results.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has buy ratings on these shares and is tipping strong returns.

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Small Cap Shares

These two ASX small caps shot higher 8%-20% on earnings results

| Aaron Bell

It was good news out of these small caps this week.

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Share Market News

Bullish or bearish? Bell Potter gives its verdict on this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling positive about this name. Let's see what it is saying.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy after its HY26 result

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are few businesses on the ASX better than Wesfarmers.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy PLS shares after its results?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has been running the rule over the lithium giant.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these 3 popular ASX 200 stocks a buy, hold or sell ahead of earnings results next week?

| Aaron Bell

What are experts saying about these blue-chips?

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Communication Shares

What is Bell Potter saying about Telstra shares following its strong result?

| James Mickleboro

Is the telco giant a buy, hold, or sell? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bravura, ASX, Lottery Corporation shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have reviewed these stocks to determine if they are a buy, hold, or sell following their 1H FY26 reports.

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Earnings Results

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT posts 1H FY26 earnings and accelerates SYD1 expansion

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT announced a fast-tracked data centre expansion, and reaffirmed full-year guidance.

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Earnings Results

QBE Insurance posts 2025 profit and dividend increase in FY25

| Laura Stewart

QBE Insurance reported a 21% profit increase for 2025 and lifted its full year dividend by 25%.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Earnings Results

Recap: Winners and losers from earnings season week 3

| Aaron Bell

These ASX 200 shares swung in different directions this week.

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Small Cap Shares

What are brokers saying about Step One shares after 17% crash

| Aaron Bell

Should investors swoop in and buy the dip?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy with $30,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for quality options for your investment portfolio? Here are three to consider.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with business models built for uncertain times

| Grace Alvino

In volatile markets, I’d lean toward essential businesses for income.

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Financial Shares

Morgans just bumped up its price target for this booming ASX financials stock

| Aaron Bell

How high can this stock price rise?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, or sell? Goodman Group, Wesfarmers, Zip shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These popular companies reported their 1H FY26 results yesterday. How do experts rate them now?

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Growth Shares

3 beaten down ASX shares I'd load up on at these prices

| Grace Alvino

When risk-reward shifts in my favour, I pay attention. These three shares stand out.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares tipped to double in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these ASX mining shares is a gold explorer, one is a silver developer, and one specialises in copper.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good finish to the week for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why I think these ASX ETFs are buys in 2026

| Grace Alvino

After years of US dominance, I think emerging markets deserve another look. Here’s how I’d gain exposure.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Rio Tinto dividend

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Rio Tinto announced after the market close on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip share price crash a buying opportunity or a warning sign?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why this was a HUGE week for the ASX mining giant

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what’s going on with BHP shares this week?

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ETFs

ASX ETF to buy now amid global tech share downturn

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF allows investors to bet against the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto FY25: Higher revenue, stable dividend as growth projects ramp up

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto delivered higher revenue and EBITDA, keeping its dividend steady amid strategic growth and cost control.

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