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Bank Shares

How did the CBA share price perform in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Did Australia's largest bank deliver the goods last year? Let's find out.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Berkshire without Buffett? It starts now.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

For the first time in 60 years, the Oracle isn't in charge.

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Share Market News

Northern Star Resources trims FY26 gold guidance after soft December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources trimmed its FY26 gold production guidance after a soft December quarter weighed on sales.

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International Stock News

Here's why Tesla will win the EV market

| Lee Samaha

Elon Musk views robotaxis and autonomous driving as the future of the electric vehicle industry, but Tesla's automaker rivals have…

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries partners with Sphere Corp in landmark ENC deal

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries teams up with Sphere Corp for a US$2.4bn ENC stake, aiming for Western aerospace markets.

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International Stock News

What are the 2 top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy right now?

| Geoffrey Seiler

Nvidia and Alphabet are among the companies that are best positioned to benefit from the next phase of the AI…

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Share Market News

Keen to invest outside the ASX? UBS reveals 2026 forecast for US, China, and Euro stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Geographical diversification pays! In 2025, US stocks rose 16.4%, China stocks 18.41%, and Euro stocks 31.95%.

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How to invest

How to retire with a $1 million ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

All you need is a plan and this could become a reality.

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Share Market News

Judo Capital's loan book tops $13.4bn in FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported $13.4bn in loans as at December 2025 and remains on track with its FY26 guidance.

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Real Estate Shares

Two ASX real estate stocks to watch in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Have you considered these real estate stocks for your portfolio?

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ETFs

How to build a beginner portfolio in 2026 with just two ASX ETFs

| Aaron Bell

Here is a simple portfolio starter for a new investor.

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Resources Shares

12 best performing commodities of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Soaring commodity prices put many ASX mining shares on an upwards trajectory last year.

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Gold

Here's what I think investors in Northern Star shares can look forward to in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares surged 73% in 2025. Here’s what investors can expect from gold prices, dividends and growth in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be passive income stars.

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Financial Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 financial shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite CBA shares tumbling in the second half, the financial sector held up well in 2025.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy in 2026?

| Aaron Bell

Which supermarket giant is the better buy this year?

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Investing Strategies

Snap up these reliable ASX dividend shares for income and upside

| Marc Van Dinther

Why these two dull stocks could give you a headstart in 2026.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy these two highflying ASX gold stocks?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

The pros and cons of buying Telstra shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at both the positives and negatives of owning Telstra shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market start the year positively? Let's find out.

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Gold

Gold stars: 5 best ASX 200 gold shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best share price gains were seen among the small and mid-cap gold stocks.

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Best Shares

I want to buy Amazon and these 4 US stocks in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Many of the world's best stocks are in the USA...

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares will be hoping for better in 2026.

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Growth Shares

Happy New Year: Here are two ASX stocks to watch going into 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big things from these shares this year.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this ASX mining share giant.

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Dividend Investing

A dividend giant I'd buy over BHP shares right now!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is much more appealing to me than BHP. Here’s why…

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ETFs

10 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Check out these popular funds for the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 21,819 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive option for significant dividend cash flow.

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Dividend Investing

1 super-safe high-yield ASX dividend champion stock to buy even if there's a stock market sell-off in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This business has provided incredible income consistency.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares made investors smile in 2025. Let's see why.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares I want to buy in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

These five are at the top of my list.

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International Stock News

Ranking the best "Magnificent Seven" stocks to buy for 2026. Here's my no. 1.

| Patrick Sanders

It's not the flashiest company, but it's the best for 2026.

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International Stock News

1 incredible reason to buy Nvidia stock before Feb. 25

| Lyle Daly

Nvidia stock has soared because of its impressive financial results. We'll see if it can keep the momentum going in…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These stocks made their shareholders smile over the holiday period.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names the best ASX dividend shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker thinks income investors should be buying next year.

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Growth Shares

The top ASX growth stocks that could rebound in 2026 after a brutal year

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to rebound strongly next year.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Qantas shares for its 5% dividend yield in 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a strong recovery, Qantas shares now offer a 5% yield. Should income investors consider the airline for 2026?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $2,500 in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be excellent options for Aussie investors at the start of 2026.

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International Stock News

5 most traded US stocks by Aussie investors this year

| Bronwyn Allen

The US S&P 500 is on track to outperform the ASX 200 again this year.

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