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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Domino's Pizza, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Westfarmers shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Opinions

SpaceX shares are flying. Here's the price I'd wait for

| Aaron Teboneras

SpaceX is on my watchlist, but I’m staying patient.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech Global vs Xero: Which fallen ASX tech share is the better buy today?

| Laura Stewart

WiseTech and Xero have both fallen heavily from their peaks—but one looks like the better buy to me.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares tipped by brokers to return 73% and 83%

| Samantha Menzies

Do you have either of these ASX 200 shares in your investment portfolio?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF could help protect your portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors are looking for protection right now.

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Opinions

DroneShield shares have crashed 51% in a year. Here's why I'd buy them today

| Aaron Teboneras

DroneShield has plenty of risks, but its the that upside interests me.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares slide from fresh multi-year high: What's next for the ASX energy stock?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next for Santos shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares up 38% in 2026: Here's what brokers tip next

| Samantha Menzies

Are there any tailwinds left for the ASX energy stock?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again as selling continues

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 has slipped again, extending its recent run of losses.

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Superannuation

Could I retire comfortably with $800,000 in superannuation?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see whether this super balance could be enough for a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

Santos shares are up 40% in 2026. Here's why I'd still buy them today

| Aaron Teboneras

A big rally hasn’t changed my view on this ASX energy stock.

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Bank Shares

Down 12%: Are CBA shares a buy, sell or hold now?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip for the ASX banking giant's shares next.

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ASX Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Zip and New Hope shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

How do the three-year gains from New Hope and Zip shares stack up?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths vs Coles: Which supermarket giant is the better ASX buy?

| Laura Stewart

Woolworths and Coles are both dividend giants with fully franked yields—but I’ll tell you which one I’d buy for income…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (VGS) ETF

| Grace Alvino

This is the type of diversified investment I would be comfortable adding to regularly and holding for many years.

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Energy Shares

New Hope shares near 52-week high. Here's what stood out in the result

| Aaron Teboneras

New Hope shares are back near their yearly high.

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Gold

This ASX gold developer could jump more than 100%: Broker

| Cameron England

This company's gold portfolio is impressive, the broker says.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Magellan, Iluka Resources, PLS Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's check out some new ratings on ASX shares today.

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Broker Notes

Down 32%: 3 reasons to buy the BIG dip in NextDC shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts better days ahead for NextDC’s beaten-down shares. But why?

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares a buy at their 52-week low?

| Grace Alvino

The share price movement has been brutal, while the underlying business continues converting defence demand into committed revenue.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The telco offers its shareholders much more than just a potential share price upside.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares tipped by experts to jump 30% to 62%

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, brokers have updated their 12-month price targets on these stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price heading to $200?

| Grace Alvino

The healthcare giant is no longer dirt cheap, so I think further gains will need stronger support from earnings.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Echo IQ, James Hardie, Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some new ratings from the experts this week.

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Resources Shares

A Gina Rinehart investment has fired up this ASX copper stock

| Cameron England

The iron ore magnate will emerge with a major stake in the company.

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Dividend Investing

Westpac, ANZ, NAB or CBA shares? Which ASX bank stock should I buy for $5,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Are ANZ, NAB, Westpac, or CBA shares a better buy for a $5,000 annual passive income?

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining reveals copper-driven growth and sector-leading margins

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining outlines sector-leading margins and copper growth potential, with FY27 production and cost guidance for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Nick Scali share price a buy for its 7% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers a large dividend yield and growth potential.

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Defensive Shares

Worried about a recession? These ASX shares would be just fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares fare better in recessions than others.

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Small Cap Shares

An ASX small-cap share to buy for its bright future

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can get excited about this stock.

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Energy Shares

Meridian Energy reports record hydro storage and August generation growth

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy reported robust hydro storage and a year-on-year boost in August generation as New Zealand met record electricity demand.

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Bank Shares

How many NAB shares do I need to buy for $9,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB could be a useful option for dividends…

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Energy Shares

Goldman Sachs says oil could surge past US$120. Could this be the next big market shock?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors may want to keep a close eye on oil.

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Resources Shares

New Hope reveals major 2026 coal resource increases

| Laura Stewart

New Hope boosts coal resources significantly in 2026, reporting major increases at both Bengalla and New Acland mines.

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Financial Shares

Netwealth to acquire AI platform Paradino, boosting adviser automation

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth is acquiring AI platform Paradino for $20 million to boost adviser automation and expand its wealth management technology capabilities.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares have surged over 25%. Do brokers see more upside?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL shares may keep climbing, but can earnings catch up?

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are widely liked by investment professionals.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn investing $400,000 of my superannuation buying ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

If you were to invest $400,000 of superannuation savings into ASX dividend shares, how much passive income could you earn…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide investors with pleasing passive income.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Boss Energy and Fortescue shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts further headwinds for Boss Energy and Fortescue shares.

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