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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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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 mining stock down 20% with 8% yield: is it a buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

This ASX share could reward investors generously, and not just in dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

How healthy will the profit growth be in the coming years?

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top picks for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management and Boss Energy shares dumped from ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

Six shares will exit the ASX 200 later this month as part of the next S&P Dow Jones Indices rebalance.

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Share Market News

BHP shares surge 8% on their way to reclaiming the No. 1 title from CBA

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP may be on its way to reclaiming the ASX 200's No. 1 spot as CBA shares continue their steep…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Resources Shares

This obscure ASX mining stock has rocketed by 95% in just one month. Here's why.

| Bart Bogacz

Booming market.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 24% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is down significantly and it could offer pleasing payouts.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this big bank a major dividend opportunity for income-focused investors?

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Share Market News

6 ASX shares including Ora Banda and Aussie Broadband ascend into ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices has just announced details of the December quarter rebalance.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac shares paid 153 cents per share in dividends in 2025 and are tipped to pay 155 cents in 2026.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 96 cents

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks like a great buy to me at beaten-up value…

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This business has numerous positives, making it a buy.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock was just promoted to the S&P/ASX 50?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX mining stock will be added to the S&P/ASX 50 Index after the December 2025 quarterly review.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $1,000 in the share market the smart way

| James Mickleboro

My first investment would look something like this if I were starting again.

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Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy this surging ASX 300 energy share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts outsized near-term gains from this ASX 300 energy share. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginner investors in 2026 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Here's an easy way to start.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares outperform as iron ore and copper prices strengthen

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares reached new 52-week highs while the ASX 200 edged up 0.24%.

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Growth Shares

Here are the 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy asap

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for new investors right now. Let's dig deeper into them.

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International Stock News

Is Amazon (AMZN) a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

| Anders Bylund

Amazon's stock lagged the market in 2025, but is that the whole story? Here's what massive AI investments mean for…

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Dividend Investing

Investors can target $1,240 a year in dividend income from $20,000 in this ultra-high-yielding ASX 200 gem – here's how

| Tristan Harrison

This business can provide significant passive income.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This AI stock will be the most surprising winner of 2026

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia's stock has been weak over the past month, but that could change in 2026.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX giants to buy for decades of growth and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Income or growth? Why not have both!

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How to invest

The smart way to make a $25,000 passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be the smart way to make your money work for you.

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Growth Shares

3 Australian shares to buy and hold for 20 more years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be among the best to buy and hold until the 2040s.

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ETFs

Could this undervalued ASX stock be your ticket to millionaire status?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could deliver almost everything an investor could want to reach $1 million.

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How to invest

$20,000 in savings? Here's how you can use that to target an $8,000 yearly second income

| James Mickleboro

Having $20,000 saved is more powerful than most people realise. Not because $20,000 can produce an income today, but because…

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Santos, Beach Energy or Woodside shares? Here's Macquarie's top pick

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has released its new share price expectations for Santos, Beach Energy and Woodside shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 big ASX 200 shares this fund manager rates as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These large businesses could be strong contenders for returns.

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Legendary share market investing expert, and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
International Stock News

Warren Buffett, weeks before his retirement, has a warning for Wall Street. History says this may happen in 2026.

| Adria Cimino

Buffett's actions are speaking louder than words.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining stock is up 350% in 2025 and its gold hunt just hit hyper speed

| Bart Bogacz

Big year ahead.

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Share Market News

Up 300% in 6 months! This soaring ASX lithium stock just took a major step to production

| Bart Bogacz

Marching forward.

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Retail Shares

Forecast: Here's what $10,000 invested in Wesfarmers shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

How much further could Wesfarmers shares go in 2026?

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the best stocks? Here's an easy way to do it.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This will be the world's largest company by year-end 2026 (Hint: It's not Nvidia)

| Geoffrey Seiler

Alphabet could become the world's valuable company by the end of 2026.

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Retirement

Cost of a comfortable retirement rises to record high: ASFA

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's definitive retirement budgeting guide, the Retirement Standard, has just been updated.

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Growth Shares

Top ASX shares to buy now for long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these shares top long term picks for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock jumped 50% in 2025, tipped to climb another 23%

| Samantha Menzies

Here's Macquarie's outlook on the soaring stock.

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