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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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Share Market News

EVT buys QT Auckland in $87.5m deal: hotel portfolio gets a boost

| Laura Stewart

EVT grows its strategic hotel portfolio with the acquisition of QT Auckland and updates on future expansion plans.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares I would buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares could be great picks for investors that are building an income portfollio.

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Share Market News

Did the ASX 200, NASDAQ 100, or S&P 500 perform better this year?

| Aaron Bell

You might be surprised which index led the field in 2025.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs that have stood the test of time

| Aaron Bell

These funds have weathered the storm through plenty of ups and downs.

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Energy Shares

Prediction: Here's where the latest forecasts show the Woodside share price going next

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

After a 22% fall, is now the time to buy Silver Mines shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver Mines shares dropped sharply after a Bowdens update. Here’s what changed and whether the pullback creates an opportunity.

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Value Investing

2 ASX 200 shares down 30% or more that could be a new years buy

| Aaron Bell

I'm keeping a close eye on these struggling stocks.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
AI Stocks

Up 83% in a month, is it too late to buy DroneShield shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst delivers his verdict on the outlook for DroneShield shares.

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the shortened week in style? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX insurance shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

After strong share price gains over 2 years, is the party over for ASX insurance shares?

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International Stock News

Alphabet near $300: Your last chance to buy?

| Lyle Daly

Its shares have pulled back from their recent highs, but the tech megacap is still an excellent investment.

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International Stock News

Could Warren Buffett's favorite stock double your money in 5 years?

| Adria Cimino

Buffett may like this company for its strong competitive advantage.

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How to invest

Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The pre-Christmas Eve session was kind to investors.

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Industrials Shares

Why EOS shares are jumping on Tuesday

| Aaron Teboneras

A fresh US Army contract has pushed EOS shares higher as investors reassess the company’s growth trajectory.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy, sell or hold for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining and metals giant's shares are trading higher on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares down 16% since peak amid core advantages 'slowly being eroded'

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says CBA's competitive advantages are weakening.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy if you got a Christmas bonus

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds potentially worthy of your bonus.

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Dividend Investing

Better dividend stock in December: Woodside or Whitehaven?

| Aaron Teboneras

Woodside and Whitehaven both pay dividends, but a closer look shows one offers far more reliable income for investors.

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Share Market News

Scentre Group brings new partner into Westfield Sydney in $864m deal

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, highlighting its capital…

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these popular shares. Let's find out why.

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Gold

At record prices, why don't ASX gold miners pay high dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners never seem to deliver those dividends...

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 2 small cap ASX stocks to watch

| James Mickleboro

Big things could be on the cards for buyers of these small caps according to the broker.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 56% in 2025, are Treasury Wine shares a good buy for 2026?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert offers his outlook for Treasury Wine’s beaten-down shares.

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Growth Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is so bullish on these shares.

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Technology Shares

Prediction: Xero stock is going to double in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Xero shares dropped 31% in 2025.

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ETFs

From gold to copper and lithium: Mining stocks are on a tear and these 4 ASX ETFs tell the story

| Bart Bogacz

Record-breaking year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares for Christmas

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert forecasts better days ahead for Woolworths shareholders. Let’s see why.

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Opinions

Is WiseTech a buy, sell or hold in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The software company has faced several headwinds this year.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining upsizes debt facility, boosting liquidity for growth

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining upsizes its debt facility to US$400 million, giving it more than US$1.2 billion in available liquidity for future…

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Core Lithium, Fenix, and Goodman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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REITs

I never buy ASX REITs. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

REITs tend to be losers. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Capricorn Metals, Paradigm, and Silver Mines shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good session for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

My 5 top stocks to buy in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

After market volatility, here are 5 ASX stocks I’d be happy to own heading into 2026.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock acquisition news sends junior ASX miner flying 43%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is increasing its footprint in the South Murchison region of Western Australia.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DroneShield, Macquarie, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

What do analysts think of these popular shares?

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International Stock News

Meet the "Magnificent Seven" stock that pays more dividends than any other S&P 500 company. Here's why it's a buy before 2026.

| Daniel Foelber

Microsoft rewards long-term investors in a variety of ways.

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