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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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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with Pro Medicus shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The quality stock is now driven heavily by expectations.

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Share Market News

NextDC shares rocket 27% higher: Buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Can NextDC shares keep climbing higher, or have they now peaked?

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Value Investing

2 quality ASX 200 shares I'd buy if the market fell another 10%

| Leigh Gant

A market dip could put two quality compounders within reach at prices that are hard to ignore.

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ETFs

Why quality is king during economic downturns

| Aaron Bell

Is now the time to focus on quality investing?

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Share Market News

1 ASX dividend stock down 18% — I'd buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

I'd buy this ASX dividend stock at any stage of the economic cycle.

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How to invest

How to build a $25,000 ASX share portfolio from zero

| James Mickleboro

Time, compounding, capital, and good investments is all you need.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX dividend shares yield 5% (or more) with monthly payouts

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for a monthly passive income.

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Superannuation

Superannuation balance you need at age 50 to be able to retire comfortably

| Samantha Menzies

Is your superannuation on track?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very unhappy hump day on the markets.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares could rise 30% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this week.

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ETFs

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX ETFs right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sets these funds apart from the rest right now.

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52-Week Lows

CSL's collapse deepens. Why this ASX giant can't find a floor

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares hit a 9-year low as new demand concerns emerge.

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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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Technology Shares

Drones, defence, and demand: Why this ASX stock is running hot in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Elsight posts another strong quarter as defence demand builds further.

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Industrials Shares

3 key takeaways from DroneShield's latest results

| Grace Alvino

The market reaction was muted, but the company's results suggest the growth story is still unfolding.

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Broker Notes

UBS names 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Cameron England

Bargain hunters take note, these shares are tipped to improve.

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Opinions

Are Pro Medicus shares a buy right now?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pro Medicus shares are down 36% this year. What now?

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Healthcare Shares

Prediction: CSL shares could surpass $265 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

CSL shares are tumbling again on Wednesday. Here's what it'll take for the price to take a u-turn.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Woolworths shares for the 'steady dividends'?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Woolworths rebounding shares.

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Cheap Shares

Down 30%! 3 ASX shares I'd buy now

| Grace Alvino

These beaten-down ASX shares are down heavily, but their long-term growth stories still look intact to me.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Cochlear, Northern Star, and Paladin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Life360 shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst says Life360 shares offer a “compelling growth story”. But why?

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Financial Shares

Perpetual shares slip after update. But there's more going on beneath the surface

| Aaron Teboneras

Perpetual shares ease after an update shows mixed numbers across key divisions.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Meteoric Resources, Praemium, and Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on hump day. But why?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX dividend share could deliver a return of more than 25% Macquarie says

| Cameron England

A weak share price could be the signal to buy.

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Share Gainers

Why is everyone buying Tabcorp shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what is driving the latest price momentum for Tabcorp shares, and what to expect next.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares are rising again – what just happened?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong balance sheet and long-term growth keep this mining stock powering on.

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Share Market News

Why Northern Star, DroneShield and BHP shares are making waves on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield, BHP and Northern Star shares are grabbing financial headlines today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 energy stock is back in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

Ampol shares climb as margins jump and production lifts.

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Superannuation

How much have superannuation funds grown so far in April. The answer might surprise you

| Cameron England

Aussie nest eggs have rallied after taking a knock in March.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares soar to an all-time high: Buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner's share price is climbing higher again today.

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Gold

How this $1.5 billion ASX 200 gold stock is on track to ramp up FY 2027 production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is expanding its footprint in Western Australia.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ, NAB, and WiseTech shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX bank stock is tumbling today after earnings

| Marc Van Dinther

A 20% profit drop seems to unsettle investors.

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Resources Shares

Why are shares in this ASX rare earths company surging today?

| Cameron England

There's good news on the capital front.

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Energy Shares

Paladin shares are falling again. Here's what investors might be overlooking

| Aaron Teboneras

A stronger output and guidance upgrade fail to lift Paladin shares...

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Broker Notes

Two ASX All Ords shares with 20% to 45% upside according to Morgans

| Aaron Bell

These two companies have strong upside according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

Why are Northern Star shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold giant has released its third-quarter update today.

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Financial Shares

Qube Holdings wins ASX waiver for flexible scheme timetable and dividend

| Laura Stewart

Qube wins ASX waiver for flexible scheme timetable, potentially paving the way for a special fully franked dividend if its…

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