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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Netwealth, Santos, and South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares following updates.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in GDX ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you invested in the VanEck Gold Miners AUD ETF?

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Growth Shares

My 3 higher-risk, high-reward ASX stock recommendations for February 2026

| Grace Alvino

For investors willing to accept uncertainty, selective risk can sometimes be rewarded.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Northern Star, Objective Corp, and Rox shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to invest in right now

| Grace Alvino

Defensive earnings, scale, and long-term relevance matter more than chasing market trends.

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Technology Shares

Up 29% today. Why Life360 shares are surging on record results

| Aaron Teboneras

Life360 shares jump as record results and upbeat outlook surprise the market.

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Industrials Shares

Coventry Group shares fell today but is the turnaround finally taking shape?

| Kevin Gandiya

Management struck a cautiously optimistic tone in the latest trading update.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial responds to ASX on disclosure and governance

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial updates shareholders on ASX compliance and new governance controls around performance rights disclosure.

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Gold

ASX gold shares go crazy as gold price rips toward US$5,000 on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price hit a new record of US$4,958 per ounce in early afternoon trading.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Dateline, DroneShield, and Lindian shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Which copper developer's shares are flying after a positive economic study for their proposed mine?

| Cameron England

The numbers are stacking up for this offshore mining project.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Earnings Results

Alcoa shares dip despite 25% earnings boost in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

On the back of a strongly rising aluminium price, Alcoa also doubled its EBITDA in the fourth quarter of FY25.

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Healthcare Shares

Heart tech firm's shares surge after huge capital raise

| Cameron England

A strategic investor has also jumped on board.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small cap has quietly crushed the market and its latest result shows why

| Kevin Gandiya

This small-cap industrial has once again shown why it’s become a quiet favourite among long-term investors.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX iron ore stock could outperform BHP and Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could rise 46% from current levels.

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Technology Shares

Why Wisetech could be worth watching after a rough year

| Aaron Teboneras

Wisetech shares have dropped 50% in a year, but the upcoming results could shift sentiment.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares: A once-in-a-decade chance to snap up this ASX 200 favourite?

| Grace Alvino

The business remains strong, contracts keep flowing, and yet the share price is far lower than it was a year…

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both a good yield and payout growth.

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ETFs

Why I think beginners would love these Vanguard ETFs

| Grace Alvino

For new investors, simplicity and diversification matter more than chasing returns. These ETFs focus on both.

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Share Market News

Life360 posts record Q4 as revenue and EBITDA top guidance

| Laura Stewart

Life360 reported record Q4 user and subscriber growth, with full-year revenue and EBITDA set to exceed guidance.

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Resources Shares

Strike action sends major copper producer's shares lower

| Cameron England

Processing will soon grind to a halt.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman Y Gomez shares push higher on Uber deal

| James Mickleboro

The taco seller is strengthening its delivery business with an exclusive partnership.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Do you have the best super fund?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

New Year is a great time for a super check-up.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX All Ords stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying this growing company's shares.

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Share Market News

Objective Corporation launches on-market share buy-back

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation will buy back up to 10% of shares on market in a new capital management move.

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ETFs

IVV, VGS, VAS: Which ASX ETF produced the better returns in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

These 3 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are among the biggest by market cap on the Australian share market today.

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ETFs

Why I think these ASX ETFs are best buys for 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth a closer look if you are seeking new additions to your portfolio.

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ETFs

3 super ASX ETFs for easy investing in AI

| James Mickleboro

Want AI exposure? Here are three ETFs that could help.

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Share Market News

Guzman y Gomez teams up exclusively with Uber Eats for Australian delivery

| Laura Stewart

Delivery now accounts for around 27% of total sales.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Best Shares

1 Australian stock down 14% that's pure long-term perfection

| Sebastian Bowen

Long-term investors won't want to miss this one.

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Gold

Up 145% in 12 months: Why it isn't too late to buy Regis Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares could still be good value. Here's what Bell Potter thinks.

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Broker Notes

Why Lynas shares could crash 33%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this rare earths stock could lose a third of its value.

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Communication Shares

Bell Potter just raised its price target on this ASX communications stock

| Aaron Bell

Is this soaring communications stock still a buy?

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Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks to buy after crashing 6-9% yesterday

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter is tipping an 18-40% resurgence for these stocks.

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Technology Shares

 Why are WiseTech shares still falling?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now 50% lower than this time last year.

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Growth Shares

The bulls are coming: 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now to get ahead

| Grace Alvino

When the bulls return, I think these shares could be in demand with investors.

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Energy Shares

Up 34% in 12 months, here's why Amplitude Energy shares can keep rising

| Aaron Bell

Are these energy shares a buy, hold or sell according to Bell Potter?

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How to invest

Here's how to invest $50 a month in ASX shares to aim for $10,000

| James Mickleboro

You could build wealth by skipping a couple of coffees a week.

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