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Resources Shares

ASX copper shares surge as commodity hits record high

| Bronwyn Allen

Copper surged 6% to above US$6.30 per pound on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy Boss Energy shares for uranium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium stock has rallied higher in January. Let's see what Bell Potter thinks of this.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small cap Betr shares slide after H1 loss, confirms 10% share buyback

| Kevin Gandiya

Management attributed the loss to exceptionally customer-friendly racing and sports results during peak wagering periods.

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How to invest

An easy and effective ASX portfolio with just 3 investments

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to try and build a winning portfolio.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Should I buy now or wait?

| Grace Alvino

Trading near its peak usually gives investors pause, but long-term demand trends and cash generation suggest this stock may still…

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has disappointed investors with its update.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX 200 financial shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts explain their sell ratings on these ASX 200 financial stocks.

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Gold

ASX gold shares: One I'd buy and one I'd avoid

| Samantha Menzies

These are the gold miners I have my eye on right now.

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 tech stock just hit a 2-year low. Is it worth a closer look?

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares hit a 2-year low as pressure builds on one of the ASX’s former tech leaders.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Galan Lithium, Iluka, and Ora Banda shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold down on Thursday. But why?

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield stock is below $4. Should I buy?

| Grace Alvino

A sharp pullback has reignited debate around this high-risk ASX growth stock.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in gold stock Evolution Mining a year ago is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Some gold stocks have outstripped the metal itself...

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech just smashed its quarterly update. So why are its shares falling?

| Aaron Teboneras

Immutep’s share price fell despite steady clinical progress and a major global drug deal.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 74% since October, are Domino's shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst delivers his outlook for Domino’s resurgent shares.

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International Stock News

Microsoft shares slump as investors are split on the AI capex boom

| Kevin Gandiya

Microsoft’s capital expenditure jumped 66% year on year, driven by aggressive spend on AI infrastructure.

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks every Aussie investor should consider in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks!

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium shares: Buy 1, sell the other

| Bronwyn Allen

Nuclear power has a bright future in the global energy transition, but which ASX stocks are worthy investments?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock plunged into a halt as the market awaits news

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX lithium stock is in a trading halt as investors await a key update.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Imricor, Sunrise Metals, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Communication Shares

3 reasons Telstra shares could be worth buying today

| Grace Alvino

This share is not about rapid growth or trading momentum.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect January ASX dividend stock with a 4.5% monthly payout

| Sebastian Bowen

This monthly income stock ticks the boxes...

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Healthcare Shares

Is now a good time to buy the big dip in Pro Medicus shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Pro Medicus beaten down shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Strong interest drives drug developer's shares higher

| Cameron England

A solid quarter from this biotech.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs that produced 110% to 150% returns in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These 4 ASX ETFs have a common thread (besides their remarkable returns!)

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Technology Shares

Meta shares soar as huge AI investments continue

| Kevin Gandiya

Meta now expects capital expenditure of US$115 billion – US$135 billion in 2026

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX retail stocks look like good buying ahead of the looming reporting season?

| Cameron England

Three key shares are looking like a good buy.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock just reported a milestone quarter. So why are its shares falling?

| Aaron Teboneras

Mesoblast shares slip after its quarterly update, as investors focus on cash flow and execution.

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Resources Shares

Looking for double digit returns? This ASX graphite producer might be for you

| Cameron England

There are some key catalysts for this stock in the coming months.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do you need to retire comfortably?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement?

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Share Market News

Is the RBA about to increase interest rates? Here's the latest forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA sounds off on the market’s growing expectations of an RBA interest rate hike.

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Investing Strategies

Where I would invest $50,000 in ASX 200 shares in February

| Grace Alvino

These picks focus on diversification, long-term growth drivers, and businesses with proven execution.

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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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