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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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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $30,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares have piqued my interest this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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ETFs

Own the Global X GARP ETF? The fund just made some key changes

| Aaron Bell

Here's a rundown on recent changes to GARP ETF.

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How to invest

The simple buy and hold investing lesson that still works with ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Want to build wealth? Here's the easy way to do it.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on SGH shares after the BlueScope Steel acquisition proposal?

| Aaron Bell

What should investors expect after Monday's announcement?

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I can think of a few options I’d prefer over the mining giant.

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Cheap Shares

Could these ASX 200 losers be among the best shares to buy in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Is the stage set for a big rebound from these shares this year?

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Materials Shares

Could these ASX materials stocks really be set to triple?

| Aaron Bell

These materials shares have lofty price targets from Morgans.

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Travel Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

What's ahead for the airline this year?

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Energy Shares

3 reasons to buy Ampol shares now

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers like the scale and growth play of the energy company.

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International Stock News

Here's how the US Magnificent Seven stocks performed in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Not so magnificent: 5 of the 7 stocks underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back in the green this Wednesday.

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ETFs

New to Investing? Here's a 3-ETF ASX portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Beginners could do a lot worse than this quick to build portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Santos vs Woodside: Are these ASX 200 oil and gas shares a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the analysts expect from these two oil and gas producers this year.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: How does Morgans rate these ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at a couple of popular shares.

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Broker Notes

Why this beaten down ASX 200 stock could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be dirt cheap according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

4 pros and cons of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) in 2026!

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF isn't a slam dunk...

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ETFs

A once-in-a-decade investment opportunity: 1 brilliant Vanguard index fund to buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Here’s why this Vanguard ETF could be a rare long-term opportunity.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX insurance stock to buy in 2026: QBE or Suncorp?

| Marc Van Dinther

Most analysts see a better 2026, but risks remain.

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Materials Shares

Why Lynas shares are soaring 10% today after a sharp rebound from January lows

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares jump sharply after hitting January lows, with improving rare earths prices and technical momentum driving renewed interest.

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Gold

This ASX gold giant jumped almost 5% on Wednesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Newmont shares jumped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the gold miner released a fresh operational update to the market.

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Energy Shares

Junior ASX energy company 'incredibly excited' by new gas find

| Cameron England

This discovery could be a boon for Australia's stretched gas market.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Regis Resources, Unico Silver, and WiseTech Global shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Harvey Norman, Karoon Energy, and Westpac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Retirement

Top retirement shares for Australian investors to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are some of the most reliable income payers on the ASX...

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Gold

This gold stock just hit a fresh high, but at least one broker thinks it can go higher

| Cameron England

This gold company is on track to meet full-year guidance.

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Materials Shares

BlueScope Steel shares soar 23%: Buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The Australian-based steel manufacturer's share price has had a great start to the year.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers everything an income-focused investor could want.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Space, time and… clarity

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Reflections on reflecting.

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Share Market News

After a 73% surge this ASX healthcare share looks far from done

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are upbeat, and some see possible gains of 90% in 2026.

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Share Market News

Magellan Financial Group dips as AUM slips in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group's AUM declined to $39.9 billion at December 2025, with net outflows for the quarter.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Property and predictions: Our two national sports

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A couple of new year thoughts.

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Resources Shares

This ASX resources stock is soaring 7% on a big quarterly result

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in this ASX resources company jumped after a quarterly update highlighted stronger production and a significantly improved balance sheet.

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Healthcare Shares

Which biotech's shares are surging higher on US patent news?

| Cameron England

Investors like what they see from this drug company.

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Resources Shares

Up 400% in a year: Why is this ASX silver stock breaking records today?

| James Mickleboro

This silver stock is catching the eye again on Wednesday. What is it this time?

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Healthcare Shares

This biotech company's shares are on a tear – again – after another contract win

| Cameron England

A new contract with a prestigious US institution spells good news for shareholders.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is jumping on big news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is giving this stock a lift on Wednesday.

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Gold

This ASX 100 gold stock says it is on track to hit the upper end of production guidance

| Cameron England

This gold company has grown its cash and bullion reserves after another strong quarter.

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