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Resources Shares

With copper increasingly in demand, what are the Aussie stocks Wilsons Advisory is tipping to be winners?

| Cameron England

With copper demand likely to remain strong, and supply challenged, Wilsons Advisory says it could be time to buy in.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price volatility is back. Should ASX investors pay attention?

| Leigh Gant

Bitcoin’s wild week is a reminder of how quickly digital asset markets can reverse.

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Broker Notes

Morgans gives its verdict on A2 Milk and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on these names?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter just initiated coverage with a buy rating on this consumer discretionary stock

| Aaron Bell

What's behind the buy recommendation for this retailer?

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Share Market News

Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Gold

Why this underdog ASX gold stock is one to watch

| Marc Van Dinther

From ugly duckling to billion-dollar company, and there's more to come.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what they are recommending to clients this month.

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Two smiling men in high visibility vests and yellow hardhats stand side by side with a large mound of earth and mining equipment behind them smiling as the Carnaby Resources share price rises today
Resources Shares

What happened with BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

Did Rio Tinto, Fortescue, or BHP shares lead the charge in November? Let’s find out.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs I'd buy for my kids or grandkids

| James Mickleboro

These funds could build significant wealth over multiple decades.

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Cash Rates

Macquarie names best and worst ASX stocks to buy in a rising interest rate environment

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to the sectors set to benefit if interest rates rise?

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Dividend Investing

The 4.4% ASX dividend stock you can set your watch to

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend veteran hasn't cut its payouts in decades.

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Dividend Investing

Forget savings accounts, these ASX dividend stocks pay more

| James Mickleboro

These income options offer attractive yields that you won't find with bank accounts.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP an opportunity worth unearthing for dividends?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for Breville shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie has a strong opinion on this one...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

Leading broker thinks this ASX materials stock is set to double!

| Aaron Bell

This small-cap stock is tipped to take off.

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Resources Shares

Invested in Fortescue shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

But will you be impressed with next year's dividend payment?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2030 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

How healthy could the dividends be in the coming years?

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in December

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are strong picks for dividends.

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Energy Shares

Do Woodside shares really have a 6.5% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside is currently one of the highest yielders on the market...

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this $12 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Marc Van Dinther

Market experts see 40% upside.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Harvey Norman shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

The broker has downgraded its view on this consumer discretionary stock.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a high-quality business with a lot of pleasing aspects.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's your financial calendar for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie says the next catalyst for AMP shares will be the FY25 results on 12 February.

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AI Stocks

How to target China's AI rush through ASX investing

| Aaron Bell

Looking to capitalise on the AI boom? The Chinese market might be worth considering.

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Gold

70% of institutional investors expect gold price to rise in 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price has soared by 60% in 2025 and a poll shows strong confidence that it will go higher.

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX growth shares are ideal for Australians

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investments have a lot to offer investors.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily invest $20,000 in an instant with these shares…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX gaming stocks: Should you try your luck?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal analysts' views on Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, Jumbo Interactive, and Betr Entertainment.

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Opinions

Is the worst finally over for CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Has the share price finally bottomed?

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie predicts this ASX All Ords healthcare stock to surge past $1 billion over the next 12 months

| Cameron England

This medical diagnostics company has several significant tailwinds this year, and its shares are looking cheap, Macquarie says.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that could quietly make you rich over 20 years

| James Mickleboro

These funds have qualities that Warren Buffett would look for when making investments.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a recovery day for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

This surging ASX energy stock is tipped to storm another 42% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the stock is set to surge.

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Materials Shares

$5,000 in this ASX lithium share just one month ago would be worth $8,627 today

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity values are rising amid renewed global demand.

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A few gold nullets sit on an old-fashioned gold scale, representing ASX gold shares.
Gold

Analysts split on whether this gold stock will go up – or down – 40%

| Cameron England

Analysts at Macquarie and Jarden have run the ruler over this gold miner's newest project and came away with very…

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $9!

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has big potential…

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Retail Shares

Agentic commerce could disrupt the traditional ASX retail sector: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Agentic commerce could take the sector by storm.

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Broker Notes

Analysts rate CBA and these popular ASX shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bearish on these names.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares: 2 to buy and 1 to sell amid rising inflation

| Bronwyn Allen

What does potentially resurgent inflation mean for the critical Christmas retail period?

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