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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX stock is jumping 18% on FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

This ASX lithium stock is being sold off today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Liontown delivers a stronger quarter, but investors still hit sell.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals posts record production, strong cash in December 2025 quarter

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals posts record gold production and robust cash growth, keeping its FY26 outlook on track and advancing Tower Hill…

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AI Stocks

Why are Appen shares rocketing 32% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This AI stock is having a day to remember. But why?

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Earnings Results

Champion Iron posts record iron ore sales and profits in Q3 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron posted record sales and healthy profit for the December quarter 2025, while advancing growth projects.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy shares: 4Q25 sales volumes rise, margins improve

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy’s fourth quarter update revealed a lift in fuel sales volumes and improved margins despite a softer period for…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven Coal share price smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Whitehaven Coal shares on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Capricorn Metals reports record Q2 cash flow and resource growth

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals delivered record cash flow and lifted its gold resource base in Q2 FY26 while progressing major projects and…

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Technology Shares

Why are Brainchip shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This struggling stock is barely pulling in any cash each quarter.

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings updates investors on Macquarie Asset Management proposal

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings extends its exclusivity period with Macquarie Asset Management, confirming ongoing progress on a potential deal.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in February

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for passive income? These look like good buys right now.

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Resources Shares

This mineral sands miner's shares are falling sharply on write-down news

| Cameron England

Investors are fleeing on today's announcement.

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Share Market News

Ramelius Resources shares: December 2025 quarterly earnings highlights

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources reports solid gold output and cash flow, unveils share buyback.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries December 2025 quarter: Strong HPAL margins, mining rebounds

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries reports solid Q4 earnings and strong HPAL margins, with mining now rebounding and a key ENC partnership secured.

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Gold

2 ASX 200 gold stocks making moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is in the red today, but investors are bidding up these two ASX gold stocks.

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Share Market News

Mesoblast posts revenue jump and new funding: Key takeaways for investors

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast posts strong Ryoncil sales and secures new funding, with cash reserves set for upcoming clinical milestones.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares charge higher on lithium guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is upgrading its lithium production guidance to take advantage of stronger prices.

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Share Market News

Liontown earnings: Revenue surges and underground transition completed in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Liontown delivered a 91% revenue jump and reduced unit costs as its Kathleen Valley site completed transition to underground mining…

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Share Market News

Liontown shares in focus as LG Energy Solution swaps $250m debt for equity

| Laura Stewart

LG Energy Solution will hold 8% of Liontown after converting its US$250m note, simplifying Liontown’s balance sheet and deepening their…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top ASX 200 blue-chip shares worth a spot in your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This looks like the right time to invest in these high-quality, great businesses.

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Growth Shares

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have significant potential in the years ahead…

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Gold

Is it time to sell this surging gold producer?

| Cameron England

Shares in this mining company have run way too hard, analysts say.

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal posts strong Q2 production and cost control

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal boosts Q2 production and sales, maintains cost discipline, and keeps guidance steady for FY26.

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Gold

Gold hits $5,300! How far can this rally go?

| Aaron Teboneras

Gold has surged past US$5,300 as safe-haven demand accelerates amid global uncertainty.

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Share Market News

Perpetual reports mixed results in FY26 second quarter update

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual delivered a mixed FY26 Q2, with asset management outflows but growth in Corporate Trust and ongoing Wealth sale talks.

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Share Market News

AMP reports FY24 results and cost allocation changes

| Laura Stewart

AMP reports FY24 earnings and updates cost allocation methods for improved transparency and investor clarity.

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ETFs

Should Aussie investors have exposure to Chinese equities in 2026? – Expert 

| Aaron Bell

The Chinese AI boom has been gaining steam - is it a long-term play?

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining posts quarterly gold output and solid cash, progresses key projects

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining delivered solid gold production and growing cash, while pushing forward with development projects in the December 2025 quarter.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares I would buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares would be great options for investors looking for exposure to the tech sector.

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Share Market News

IGO posts improved earnings on higher lithium price, Nova strength

| Laura Stewart

IGO delivered a solid December quarter, with stronger Nova output, higher spodumene prices, and progress on safety and board renewal.

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources upgrades lithium guidance on strong Q2 sales

| Laura Stewart

Mineral Resources upgraded FY26 lithium guidance and delivered strong Q2 results with higher sales and lower debt.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DroneShield, Regis Resources, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX healthcare stock a buy after yesterday's 5% drop?

| Aaron Bell

Price targets from Bell Potter anticipate a massive rise this year.

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Blue Chip Shares

1 ASX blue-chip stock I'd consider buying with the ASX 200 around 8,900

| Grace Alvino

Not all blue chips have followed the index higher. Some still offer growth, visibility, and a margin of safety.

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How to invest

How a beginner investor could build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Want to start investing? Here's one way to do it.

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Cash Rates

Expert says an RBA rate hike in February is a done deal – How should investors react?

| Aaron Bell

This expert believes two rate hikes could be coming this year.

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Test Only

Iluka Resources shares in focus as 2025 production beats guidance

| Laura Stewart

Iluka Resources delivered higher-than-expected production and lower unit cash costs amid tough mineral sands markets in 2025.

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ETFs

Global X releases new ASX ETF targeting silver shares

| Aaron Bell

Think the silver rally can continue? This ASX ETF might be for you.

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Technology Shares

Here's what 100 Droneshield shares purchased 5 years ago are worth now

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the shares would be worth today.

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ETFs

3 Vanguard ETFs for smart investors to buy in February

| Grace Alvino

A simple mix of global value, Asian growth, and broad international exposure can help build a resilient long-term portfolio.

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