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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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Small Cap Shares

Up 16% in 2026 already – is this ASX small-cap a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Can the coal rally continue?

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could be top passive income picks

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Here are a number of funds to consider.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX's biggest growth names still have a lot of potential.

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Energy Shares

Top broker just increased its price target on Whitehaven Coal shares

| Aaron Bell

Can this coal miner keep charging ahead?

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Energy Shares

This ASX coal giant just delivered a record quarter. Is it back in favour?

| Aaron Teboneras

Yancoal closes out the year with record production, rising prices, and a stronger balance sheet.

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Dividend Investing

5 excellent ASX dividend stocks I would buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could be worth considering. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

5 strong ASX ETFs to buy in your 30s

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth? Here are five funds to consider.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock jumped 8% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a record-breaking start to the week for this gold miner.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for investors.

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Share Market News

The a2 Milk Company shares fall 11% after responding to an ASX price query

| Laura Stewart

a2 Milk Company confirms no undisclosed news behind its latest share price drop following an ASX price query.

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Technology Shares

Xero breaks below $100 for the first time since 2023. What is happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

Xero shares have fallen below $100 for the first time since November 2023.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares at 52-week high: Here's why I'm not buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to hop on this speeding train?

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Share Market News

Region Group names Greg Chubb as new CEO and Managing Director

| Laura Stewart

Greg Chubb will begin his new roles in March 2026.

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk Company in trading halt: What investors should know

| Laura Stewart

The A2 Milk Company shares have increased more than 40% in the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

Why Unico Silver shares are jumping today after a big quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

Unico Silver shares rise after a quarterly update highlights drilling progress and a strong cash position.

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Share Market News

Gold, silver hit new highs as US punishes Europe with tariffs over Greenland stance

| Bronwyn Allen

The United States wants to buy Greenland for security purposes.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Not sure where to invest? Here are three smart picks for January.

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Materials Shares

Up 365% since April, should you buy the recent dip in Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares hit one-year plus highs on 8 January before taking a tumble.

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Gold

Broker picks 'winners amongst winners' in the gold sector

| Cameron England

These names stand out from the pack, RBC Capital Markets says.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Lynas, Polynovo, and St George Mining shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast just cleared a key FDA hurdle. So why are investors exiting?

| Aaron Teboneras

Mesoblast shares slide to a 2-month low despite positive FDA feedback on its lead cell therapy product.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Life360, PLS, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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Gold

Guess which surging ASX gold share is leaping another 18% today on high-grade results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this small-cap ASX gold share today. But why?

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Superannuation

The figures are in – how did super funds perform last year?

| Cameron England

Super fund members have plenty to smile about.

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have strong futures.

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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 buy these shares.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX small cap has hit the pause button again

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX small cap is back in a trading halt, with the market waiting on details of a planned US…

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Materials Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock sinking on big Tesla news

| Bernd Struben

The latest update from Elon Musk’s Tesla is pressuring this ASX mining stock today. But why?

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Gold

Up 81% since April, ASX All Ords gold stock reveals latest exploration success

| Bernd Struben

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

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this one of the best value ASX 200 businesses around?

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Financial Shares

A major change to the Djerriwarrh dividend is on the way

| Cameron England

This fund has kept its dividend steady despite underperforming its benchmark.

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How to invest

How to build your first ASX share portfolio step by step

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey in the share market? Here is an easy way to do it.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries posts Q4 earnings and lifts outlook

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries reports lower December quarter EBITDA.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rising on 'watershed moment' in the US

| James Mickleboro

Big news is coming out of this small cap on Monday.

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Gold

This gold producer has just boosted resources at its flagship WA project

| Cameron England

The amount of gold continues to grow.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 stock jumps 6% on strong half-year results and cash flow surge

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this medical device company performed during the first half.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

The bank has a number of goals that it’s working on.

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ETFs

Where to invest as global tensions rise? These ETFs might be worth a look

| Cameron England

Defence-focused exchange-traded funds have been performing strongly.

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