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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to trading this Tuesday.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 shares could be no-brainer buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see upside of 18% to 34% for these top stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

The ASX blue chip shares I'd happily build a portfolio around

| James Mickleboro

These shares have the types of qualities that you want from long-term investments.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price down 5% in 2026 so far. Is there any upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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52-Week Highs

ASX All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Scores of ASX shares reached new price peaks today.

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Dividend Investing

Buying NAB shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB's current dividend yield might surprise you.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX small cap is rocketing 10% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Mayfield shares jump after the electrical infrastructure group delivers a surprise earnings upgrade.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX 200 shares that look like cheap buys to me

| Grace Alvino

Some high-quality businesses on the ASX 200 are trading at levels that reflect pessimism rather than permanent damage.

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Opinions

3 Australian stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's where I'd be investing my money.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Coronado share price tanking 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Coronado shares sink nearly 9% today, despite strong 2026 gains driven by met coal prices.

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Opinions

Forget CBA shares: I'm buying shares in another Aussie bank

| Samantha Menzies

I think this bank's shares have far more potential.

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Share Market News

If I had $5,000 to invest on the ASX today, this is how I'd split it

| Grace Alvino

A simple mix of an ETF and a high-quality ASX share can be a sensible way to start building long-term…

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Dividend Investing

My 3 best ASX dividend-focused stocks to buy in February

| Grace Alvino

As a new month approaches, I’m looking at dividend shares that offer a mix of income, quality, and resilience rather…

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Blue Chip Shares

Wesfarmers share price down 11% from its peak: Buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's ahead for the retail giant.

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Economy

Interest rate rise narrowly 'odds on' for next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is what the ASX rate tracker reveals about the chances of an interest rate hike next Tuesday.

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Gold

Buying silver? Here's why you might want to think again

| Sebastian Bowen

Silver doesn't have the same buyers as gold...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is recommending as buys right now.

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Gold

Why the St Barbara share price is halted today

| Aaron Teboneras

St Barbara shares have been placed on ice as investors await a key update on the Simberi Gold Project.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX mining shares up 200% in a year and tipped to keep rising

| Bronwyn Allen

Canaccord Genuity has buy ratings and exciting price targets on these ASX mining shares.

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Energy Shares

Up 54% since December, can Boss Energy shares keep racing higher in 2026?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Boss Energy’s resurgent share price.

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Gold

Which gold company's shares are up more than 20% on acquisition news?

| Cameron England

This purchase will add to production immediately.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Life360, Nova Minerals, and Santana shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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Financial Shares

Big UK deal, big capital raise. Why this ASX stock is in a trading halt

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX broker has halted trading after announcing a major UK acquisition and $400m capital raise.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the $260 billion Glencore merger is a 'high-stakes gamble' for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto has until 5 February to clarify its $260 billion merger intentions with Glencore.

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Gold

New record high! Is it too late to buy gold in 2026?

| Sebastian Bowen

This time really could be different.

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Share Gainers

Why Dateline, EOS, Karoon Energy, and Pro Medicus shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Technology Shares

Up 50% in 2026. This ASX tech stock just delivered another record quarter

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX tech stock just posted record revenue and a major cash flow milestone.

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Communication Shares

How much could the Telstra share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are optimistic about the company’s future.

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Energy Shares

After a run of good news, why has this oil and gas junior been suspended from trade?

| Cameron England

Success has come at a cost for this energy minnow.

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust announces January 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust reveals estimated monthly distribution and key dates for January 2026.

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Technology Shares

Down 10% today: Should you buy Life360 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees major upside for this tech stock after its recent update.

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Broker Notes

BHP, Pro Medicus, Myer shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is having a strong day on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price cracks $50 as experts revise ratings following 1H FY26 update

| Bronwyn Allen

The BHP share price has not been above $50 since January 2024.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX defence stock is racing higher on sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The cash is rolling in for this defence company.

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Energy Shares

Santos ships first gas from its major Barossa project off the coast of the Northern Territory

| Cameron England

They've delivered one of the biggest oil and gas investments in recent times.

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Share Gainers

Guess which surging small-cap ASX share is rocketing another 60% on Tuesday!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock rocketing 60% today. But why?

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Gold

Up 100% this year. Why this ASX gold stock is back in rally mode

| Aaron Teboneras

Dateline shares surge 15% following a fresh update at its Colosseum project.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has returned 34% annually since inception

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF has long-term tailwinds driving up its price.

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