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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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Energy Shares

Why this under-the-radar ASX energy stock could rise 60%+

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter sees big potential in this energy stock.

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Industrials Shares

Austal lands $1 billion defence deal. So why are its shares barely moving?

| Aaron Teboneras

Austal has landed a $1 billion defence contract, but the market response has been muted.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, IDP Education, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with solid gains on Thursday. But why are they rising?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Paragon Care, Treasury Wine, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings books $100m profit after selling Beveridge property

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings announced a $111 million sale of its Beveridge property, delivering a material profit for FY26 accounts.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares drop 24% from their peak. Is there any upside left?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the oil and gas producer next year.

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Dividend Investing

Top picks: 3 ASX dividend stocks for stress-free passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after reliability, check out these income shares.

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Technology Shares

Rocketboots rockets 80% on blockbuster global deal. Is this ASX small cap just getting started?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rocketboots shares have jumped 80% after landing a major global contract that could transform its growth outlook.

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX healthcare shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Healthy returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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Superannuation

After losses in November, how will superannuation funds end the year?

| Cameron England

How will your super nest egg be looking after a dip in returns in November?

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Technology Shares

2026 will be the 'Year of the Drone': Buy DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that this growing company could have a very big year.

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Materials Shares

This ASX small-cap mining stock is tipped to rocket 160% higher

| Samantha Menzies

The rare earths producer recently kicked off production.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is everyone talking about Telix shares this week?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this biotech stock has been on the move this week.

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Energy Shares

With a new boss in place, are Karoon Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Cameron England

With a new Managing Director in place, what are the prospects for Karoon Energy shares according to Macquarie?

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Technology Shares

Shares in this small-cap education company have hit a fresh 12-month high on a lucrative contract win

| Cameron England

A lucrative contract with the New Zealand Government has sent this company's shares sharply higher.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker is bullish, bearish, or something in between.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

There's warning bells ahead for these stocks.

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Share Market News

Boss Energy shares crash 22% on devastating news

| James Mickleboro

It was the news that shareholders didn't want to hear.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Gaming tech company's tie up with global operator Stake sends shares higher

| Cameron England

An agreement to supply racing data to Stake has sent this company's shares higher.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with APRA capital charge, faces AUSTRAC probe

| Laura Stewart

Despite being handed a $50m APRA capital charge and facing a new AUSTRAC enforcement probe, the ASX 200 bank says…

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares tumble on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's leader is heading to BP.

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy announces US$110M debt restructure to boost liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy has restructured its debt, lowering total capacity to US$110M and enhancing financial flexibility as it accelerates uranium production.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie tips more than 20% returns for this ASX 200 stock after a sharp sell-off this week

| Cameron England

This grain handler's shares are looking cheap after some bad news drove them lower this week.

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Investing Strategies

Investing in a higher-for-longer world and the ASX sector built to cope

| Leigh Gant

Boring, resilient, and quietly powerful.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy confirms CEO change as Meg O'Neill departs

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy names Liz Westcott as Acting CEO following Meg O’Neill’s resignation, with a focus on project delivery and strategic…

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Value Investing

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares to target

| Aaron Bell

These could be rebound candidates in 2026.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX stock is going parabolic, and I think it's still a buy

| Aaron Teboneras

4DMedical shares are up nearly 500% in 2025, but improving revenue visibility suggests the growth story may not be over.

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Share Market News

Perpetual extends exclusivity in Wealth Management sale talks

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual extends its exclusivity with Bain Capital on the possible sale of its Wealth Management business.

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Gold

Bell Potter names the best ASX gold stocks to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be golden buys according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

5 top ASX dividend shares I would buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be best buys for passive income in 2026.

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Share Market News

Netwealth Group announces $101 million compensation after First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group will pay $101 million in compensation, posting a $71 million 1H26 NPAT impact following the First Guardian collapse.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks with buy recommendations from Ord Minnett

| Aaron Bell

These two stocks appear to have strong upside.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These defensive names look like strong picks today.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these growing stocks.

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Small Cap Shares

Top broker just initiated coverage on two ASX small-cap stocks with a buy recommendation

| Aaron Bell

Why these small-cap stocks are a buy according to Bell Potter.

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Investing Strategies

Why these 2 battered ASX 200 stocks could shine in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

Bruised this year, but analysts see the heavyweight shares bounce back in 2026.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates shares slump 56% this year. Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The wine giant has faced headwinds this year.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy this ASX 300 lithium share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts a big turnround for this well-funded ASX 300 lithium share.

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Real Estate Shares

How does Bell Potter view this real estate stock after yesterday's 10% rise?

| Aaron Bell

Can this red hot real estate stock keep rising?

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Dividend Investing

$5,000 to invest? Consider 4 no-brainer ASX dividend shares with over 20 years of growth

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are fantastic options for long-term passive income.

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