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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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Dividend Investing

2 star ASX dividend income stocks for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot to offer income-focused investors.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips 40%+ upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is feeling bullish about this stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bumpy but positive start to the trading week today.

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International Stock News

25% of Warren Buffett's $315 billion portfolio is invested in 2 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks

| Jennifer Saibil

AI isn't the only reason to buy them.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big was the bank's payout? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock a buy?

| George Budwell

Nvidia just revealed $500 billion in pending artificial intelligence (AI) revenue through 2026, but analysts question whether returns justify the…

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Best Shares

The only 2 ASX shares I'd hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

The very best stocks move with the times.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie rate Endeavour Group shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at an expert's analysis on this embattled ASX share.

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Growth Shares

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are giving investors a pleasing return.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Origin shares

| James Mickleboro

What should you do with these blue chips? Let's see what one analyst is saying about them.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says this ASX 200 stock could fall more than 50%

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to sell this stock, according to Macquarie.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Success is a double-edged sword

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The advantage that can become a millstone.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate NIB shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Are NIB shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

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Gold

Looking for an up-and-coming gold explorer? This one could deliver a 76% return, Macquarie says

| Cameron England

This gold project developer is executing well, the team at Macquarie says.

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International Stock News

You won't believe what Elon Musk just said about quantum computing (Spoiler alert: It's good news)

| Adam Spatacco

Elon Musk had some encouraging thoughts following Alphabet's latest quantum breakthrough.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas, ResMed, and Steadfast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects JB Hi-Fi shares to jump 17%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes JB Hi-Fi shares are well-placed to outperform again in 2026. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie tips 26% upside for this ASX All Ords stock, which pays a whopping dividend

| Cameron England

This kitchen and bathroom fittings company is expected to keep up a healthy dividend flow in coming years.

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Share Gainers

Why AMA, DroneShield, Pepper Money, and Westpac shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these two ASX stocks and tips 16-46% upside

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy these two ASX stocks?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How the momentum between Coles and Woolworths shares changed in October

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what happened with Coles and Woolworths shares in October?

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Dividend Investing

1 practically perfect ASX stock down 12% to buy now for lifelong income

| Sebastian Bowen

This income heavyweight hasn't been this cheap in months.

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Healthcare Shares

This small cap medical device maker's shares have surged on positive regulatory news

| Cameron England

This company will be able to test its heart valve device in the US after winning a tick from the…

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Bank Shares

What happened with CBA shares and the other big ASX bank stocks in October?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how Westpac, NAB, ANZ, and CBA shares stacked up in October.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price down 4.9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have changed their minds on Resmed over the weekend.

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Small Cap Shares

A 30% drop hasn't stopped this ASX small cap's global ambitions

| Leigh Gant

This ASX small cap’s re-rating might be more about sentiment than fundamentals.

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International Stock News

Can anyone catch Elon Musk and SpaceX? Jeff Bezos thinks he can — With Blue Origin

| Rich Smith

SpaceX has grown into America's No. 1 space company. Blue Origin would really like to be at least No. 2.

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BNPL shares

Why did Zip shares tumble 12% in October?

| Bernd Struben

After surging more than 300% since April, why did Zip shares tumble in October?

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International Stock News

Has Warren Buffett's Berkshire been buying or selling stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway has just released its latest quarterly report.

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Resources Shares

Why are shares in this junior critical minerals company surging more than 20%?

| Cameron England

This junior developer has received a strong endorsement from a US government agency for its antimony project.

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Resources Shares

This Gina Rinehart-backed lithium company has just won a key approval

| Cameron England

This company's lithium project is a step closer after being granted approval for construction.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Forecast: Here's what $5,000 invested in Woodside shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Can this business deliver good returns over the next 12 months?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares surge 9% on major contract win

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is storming even higher on Monday. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Up 240% this year, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is lifting off again today

| Bernd Struben

Up 240% this year, this ASX All Ords gold stock is off to the races again on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares fall despite reporting $6.9bn profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its full year results this morning. Let's see how it performed.

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Cash Rates

With the chance of a Melbourne Cup day interest rate cut fetching long odds, when can mortgage holders expect another cut?

| Cameron England

The timing of the next potential interest rate cut has been pushed out by hotter-than-expected inflation figures.

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REITs

RBA decision looms: These 4 property stocks could benefit from another hold decision 

| Samantha Menzies

All eyes are on the RBA on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares are worth a closer look.

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