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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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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is in focus after fresh US news

| Aaron Teboneras

Elsight shares are in focus after the company secured a new US order, highlighting growing commercial adoption of its drone…

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Blue Chip Shares

The ASX 200 stocks I'd be happy to hold until retirement

| James Mickleboro

I think some shares stand out as great long term holds.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing today on AUKUS partnership development news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords stock today. Let’s see why.

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 company's shares have hit a new record high on more contract success

| Cameron England

This company keeps racking up the wins.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope shares fall after rejecting 'significantly undervalued' takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The steel products company has given a firm no.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here are your key dates for the year

| Cameron England

Full-year results are not far off.

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How to invest

How I'd build a $1,000-a-month passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Wanting your money to work for you? Here's what you could do.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares I would buy with $100,000

| Grace Alvino

If I had $100,000 to invest today, I’d back proven blue chips built to endure and compound through market cycles.

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Superannuation

2 top ETFs to consider for your superannuation in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can boost any super fund in 2026.

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Financial Shares

Can these high flying financials shares from last year do it again?

| Aaron Bell

Is it too late to jump on board these soaring stocks?

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Share Market News

Ansell announces CEO transition: Nathalie Ahlström to succeed Neil Salmon in 2026

| Laura Stewart

Current CEO Neil Salmon will retire in February 2026.

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Share Market News

Ramelius Resources reports steady gold output; FY26 guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources reports strong December quarter gold production.

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Share Market News

Monadelphous lands $110m in new contracts across sectors

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous shares are in focus after securing $110 million in new contracts across resources, energy, and renewables.

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ETFs

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Looking for some investment options in January? Here are a couple of funds to consider.

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ETFs

The best performing iShares ASX ETFs last year

| Aaron Bell

iShares' best performing funds targeted overseas markets.

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Broker Notes

Experts rate these 2 ASX shares as buys this month!

| Tristan Harrison

Leading analysts say these stocks are a buy.

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Technology Shares

Prediction: CSL shares could soar past $270 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect from the Australian-based global biotechnology company this year.

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Investing Strategies

5 unbeatable ASX stocks I'm eager to buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

As 2026 begins, these five ASX stocks are the ones I am most eager to buy for long-term growth.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are urging investors to buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These income options come highly rated by analysts.

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ETFs

Why I'm betting on this ASX ETF to help me become a millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fund could help accelerate my wealth-building significantly.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $30,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares have piqued my interest this week.

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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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ETFs

Own the Global X GARP ETF? The fund just made some key changes

| Aaron Bell

Here's a rundown on recent changes to GARP ETF.

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How to invest

The simple buy and hold investing lesson that still works with ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Want to build wealth? Here's the easy way to do it.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on SGH shares after the BlueScope Steel acquisition proposal?

| Aaron Bell

What should investors expect after Monday's announcement?

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I can think of a few options I’d prefer over the mining giant.

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Cheap Shares

Could these ASX 200 losers be among the best shares to buy in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Is the stage set for a big rebound from these shares this year?

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Materials Shares

Could these ASX materials stocks really be set to triple?

| Aaron Bell

These materials shares have lofty price targets from Morgans.

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

What's ahead for the airline this year?

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Energy Shares

3 reasons to buy Ampol shares now

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers like the scale and growth play of the energy company.

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International Stock News

Here's how the US Magnificent Seven stocks performed in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Not so magnificent: 5 of the 7 stocks underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back in the green this Wednesday.

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ETFs

New to Investing? Here's a 3-ETF ASX portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Beginners could do a lot worse than this quick to build portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Santos vs Woodside: Are these ASX 200 oil and gas shares a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the analysts expect from these two oil and gas producers this year.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: How does Morgans rate these ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at a couple of popular shares.

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Broker Notes

Why this beaten down ASX 200 stock could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be dirt cheap according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

4 pros and cons of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) in 2026!

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF isn't a slam dunk...

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ETFs

A once-in-a-decade investment opportunity: 1 brilliant Vanguard index fund to buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Here’s why this Vanguard ETF could be a rare long-term opportunity.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX insurance stock to buy in 2026: QBE or Suncorp?

| Marc Van Dinther

Most analysts see a better 2026, but risks remain.

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Materials Shares

Why Lynas shares are soaring 10% today after a sharp rebound from January lows

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares jump sharply after hitting January lows, with improving rare earths prices and technical momentum driving renewed interest.

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