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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares to buy for growth and dividends

| Marc Van Dinther

Here's two very different ASX stocks that brokers think will deliver growth and dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Own VTS ETF? It's a great day for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund seeks to mirror the performance of the entire US stock market.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much you should have stashed away.

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How to invest

When do you sell an ASX 200 share that's tripled in value?

| Sebastian Bowen

When do you let go of one of your best shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another red day on the markets this Wednesday.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for long-term investors

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some of the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Northern Star, Pro Medicus, and Web Travel shares

| James Mickleboro

How does the team at Morgans rate these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical and these ASX shares are up 200%+ in just a year

| James Mickleboro

These shares have made their shareholders wealthy over the past year.

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Opinions

4 reasons why I think BHP shares are a must-buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's shares are now 20% higher than this time last year.

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Financial Shares

Up 286% in 5 years, why are investors paying 100x earnings for HUB24 shares?

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are paying for growth at scale, but the risks remain.

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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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Real Estate Shares

Servcorp upgrades guidance, insiders keep buying. Is this ASX dividend stock quietly setting up?

| Aaron Teboneras

Servcorp shares jump after guidance upgrade, with insiders continuing to build positions.

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Gold

Why is this gold miner's share price heading higher today?

| Cameron England

A positive prefeasibility study has been published.

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Dividend Investing

A 3.5% ASX dividend stock paying cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Some monthly divided stocks are more equal than others.

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Broker Notes

Up 300% since August, why this surging ASX gold stock could keep racing higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more strong outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Opinions

4DMedical shares crash 20% this week: Should investors cut their losses on the once-booming stock?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now down 6.61% for the year to date.

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Materials Shares

Up 10% in a month. Is this ASX lithium stock finally back on track?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan shares rise after successful production testing at its flagship Lionheart lithium project.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker tips 57% upside for beaten-down Telix shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects a big rebound in Telix shares in 2026.

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Resources Shares

Up 300% over a year, this minerals explorer still has further to go, one broker says

| Cameron England

Recent silver and tin exploration results are encouraging.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy CBA shares in 2026 and one reason not to

| Grace Alvino

After a recent pullback, this blue-chip stock looks more interesting. Here are three reasons it could appeal and one reason…

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is rocketing 27% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Navigator Global, Praemium, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Anteris shares are in a trading halt today

| Kevin Gandiya

The company is undertaking a US$300m capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas Rare Earths, Paladin Energy, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Gold

Why is this $4.6 billion gold company's share price hitting record highs?

| Cameron England

Good news on the exploration front has this stock heading north.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Aurelia Metals shares are up 5% today

| Kevin Gandiya

When strong prices meet solid execution, the market pays attention.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX copper stock crashing 31%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red today.

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Resources Shares

Dateline shares halted as investors await key announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Dateline shares are halted as investors await a potentially market-moving announcement.

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Opinions

Forget Telstra shares, I'd buy this ASX telco stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This telco is set to soar higher.

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Gold

Up 156% in a year, Evolution Mining shares rocketing again today on record setting results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling in Evolution Mining shares on Wednesday. Let’s see why.

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How to invest

Want to buy silver in 2026? Here are 2 ways to do it

| Sebastian Bowen

Silver has tripled over just the past year...

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX silver stock has 'a sky full of upside'

| James Mickleboro

This exciting stock could be a high risk, high reward pick according to the broker.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ANZ, VAS, and Zip shares this week?

| Grace Alvino

Three very different investments are attracting attention. Here’s how I would approach each one right now.

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy shares trade higher despite production slip

| Cameron England

Weaker oil prices have taken their toll.

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Materials Shares

Buying Lynas shares? Here's why the ASX rare earths stock is flying higher in Wednesday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Lynas shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Emerald Resources: Memot gold resource climbs 27% to 1.7Moz

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources lifts Memot Gold Project resource by 27% to 1.7 million ounces with strong Indicated growth and plans for…

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Share Market News

Westgold Resources doubles cash build and sets new production record in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources posts record gold production and a doubling of cash build for the December 2025 quarter.

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Energy Shares

Why are Paladin Energy shares jumping 12% to a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium producer is jumping on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Beach Energy shares: quarterly revenue drops, Waitsia ramps up

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy's quarterly revenue fell 17%.

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Technology Shares

This is a great place to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison is excited about the potential of this stock.

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