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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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ETFs

Own VAS ETF? Here's how your investment performed in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in Australia's largest ASX ETF enjoyed a double-digit total return last year.

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Healthcare Shares

Early success in battling Crohn's Disease has sent this ASX biotech's shares soaring

| Cameron England

The early-stage results have been described as outstanding.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Elevra, Lynas, and New Murchison Gold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs. Westpac: Which is the better ASX bank stock for 2026?

| Grace Alvino

If I had to choose just one Australian bank to own in 2026, this is where I’d lean.

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ETFs

Which ASX defence ETF performed best in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three ASX ETFs capturing the theme of rising global defence spending were launched in late 2024. Here's how they performed…

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock is back in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

Despite a small dip today, Kingsgate’s latest update highlights steady production and a stronger balance sheet.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are 4DMedical shares in a trading halt today?

| Cameron England

The company is looking to raise fresh capital.

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Growth Shares

The best ASX stocks to buy in January 2026 if you want both income and growth

| James Mickleboro

These shares offer the winning combination of income and growth.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy and hold until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could be worth holding tightly to these shares over the next decade.

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Resources Shares

Up 240% since June, guess which ASX All Ords lithium share is jumping higher again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

This surging ASX All Ords lithium share is catching investor interest again today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech's shares are up strongly on good news out of the US

| Cameron England

The addressable market for this newly approved software is huge.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX 300 stock is dirt cheap with 30%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the market is under-appreciating this stock.

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Gold

Up 450% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock leaping higher again today on exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords gold share again on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares slip on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths producer's CEO is leaving after 12 years in the role.

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Investing Strategies

Why I think CSL and DroneShield shares are buys for 2026

| Grace Alvino

These two ASX shares couldn’t be more different, yet both make sense to me heading into 2026.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling 4% on trading update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the Dan Murphy's and BWS owner reported.

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ETFs

Guess how much $10,000 invested in these ASX ETFs 3 years ago is worth today?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these fast growing funds?

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Opinions

Forget Coles shares, I'd buy this roaring retailer instead

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the retailer I'd be buying this year.

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How to invest

How much wealth could I build by investing $500 a month into ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building wealth isn’t about starting big. It’s about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.

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Share Market News

Endeavour Group: H1 FY26 sales rise, retail margin narrows

| Laura Stewart

Endeavour Group reports modest sales growth for H1 FY26, with retail pricing investments squeezing margin.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners reports US$163.9bn FUM for 2025

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners’ funds under management grew to US$163.9 billion in 2025, with solid investment returns offsetting annual outflows.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ Bank, Monadelphous, and Northern Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are good picks right now?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they are bullish on these income stocks.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips another 114% upside for this surging ASX All Ords gold share

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts another year of outsized gains from this surging ASX gold stock.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the best growth stocks? Here are three ways to do it.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building Q2 volume update: Key results and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building posted modest Q2 volume improvements but flagged ongoing tough market conditions and delayed recovery prospects.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman shares a better buy right now?

| Aaron Bell

Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

These amazing ASX dividend shares offer 5.8% to 6.8% yields in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth a closer look if you're an income investor.

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Opinions

Is this the perfect place to start investing in ASX shares with $500?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has a lot to offer investors.

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Gold

Gold price surges to another record high. Why ASX gold stocks could be next

| Aaron Teboneras

The record gold price is reshaping the outlook for ASX gold stocks.

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Share Market News

Red hot: These ASX 200 shares are off to a strong start in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Is there any upside left for these soaring stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer defensive earnings, a good yield and growing payout.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for reliable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer income investors a lot of positives.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Are these ASX 200 shares a buy after yesterday's sell off?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors buy the dip?

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Communication Shares

$20,000 of Telstra shares can net me a $1,774 passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

This business is projected to deliver major income…

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Bank Shares

CBA shares could crash below $100 in 2026: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the banking giant's share could tumble this year.

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Dividend Investing

The perfect retirement stock with a 4.4% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

4.4% that pays out monthly? Yes please.

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AI Stocks

Which AI themes should investors be targeting in 2026?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have portfolio exposure to these AI themes?

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Opinions

1 ASX blue-chip share and one small-cap share to buy in 2026: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities.

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