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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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ETFs

Looking for ASX ETF inspiration? Experts nominate 3 to buy today

| Bronwyn Allen

There are more than 400 ETFs to choose from on the ASX.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie shares plummeted 50% this year: Time to buy or signal to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I think will happen next.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares or BHP shares? Here’s Macquarie’s take.

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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs for investors chasing growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these exciting funds could be worth a spot in some portfolios.

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Broker Notes

Up 133% in a year, why Macquarie just lifted its price target on this ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

Recent news saw Macquarie lift its price target for this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Opinions

Analysts have rated these ASX shares a 'strong buy'. Here's what I think.

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are sure these shares are heading up...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this ASX food producer a takeover target after its "deeply disappointing" share price performance?

| Cameron England

Share price weakness could raise the possibility of a buyout offer.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre shares tipped to fly 35% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie analysts have revealed their latest outlook on the stock.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie tips more than 50% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Cameron England

Private credit can be hard to get a handle on, but Macquarie analysts are here to help.

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Resources Shares

Short sellers launch attack against $1.9 billion Australian critical minerals outfit

| Cameron England

A US investment firm says this Australian critical minerals producer is very overvalued.

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Financial Shares

Bell Potter tips a further 27% upside for this hot ASX financials stock

| Aaron Bell

This red hot stock is set to continue growing.

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Dividend Investing

Buying Telstra shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend favourite doesn't disappoint...

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Earnings Results

GrainCorp posts robust FY25 profit and maintains dividend

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp’s FY25 result saw strong grain volumes, record oilseed crush, and a steady 48c dividend for shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why is the DroneShield share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are dumping DroneShield shares today. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Superloop posts strong revenue growth and its first net profit since 2020

| Laura Stewart

Superloop posted strong FY25 revenue growth, its first net profit since 2020, and entry into the ASX 200.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Webjet, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 22% this year, does Macquarie rate Inghams shares a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy low on this struggling stock?

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Flight Centre, Navigator Global, and Regis Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy share price: Q1 FY26 earnings reveal cash boost and narrowed loss

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted a US$9.9 million net loss for Q1 FY26 but boosted its balance sheet with a large capital…

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Share Market News

AUB Group holds its AGM

| Laura Stewart

In FY25, the company reported a 17% lift in profit and upbeat FY26 guidance.

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Travel Shares

Why are Webjet shares getting smashed today?

| Cameron England

Webjet shares have been sold down sharply after an update to the market.

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Resources Shares

Minerals Resources shares shoot 21% higher this week: Buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what Macquarie analysts think.

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Gold

Up 202% in a year, here's why Regis Resources shares are rocketing again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the surging ASX 200 gold miner again on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Orica posts record FY25 profit as earnings soar to 13-year high

| Laura Stewart

This was a standout result for the ASX 200 stock.

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Resources Shares

Copper miner's shares rocket 30% on deal with Sandfire Resources

| Cameron England

Sandfire Resources in buying into a major copper project in South Australia, with a rapid pathway to development.

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Share Market News

Computershare holds AGM after a strong FY25

| Laura Stewart

Computershare’s FY25 results showed higher profit, revenues, and dividends, with management upbeat on the FY26 outlook.

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Superannuation

8 common superannuation mistakes costing you a fortune

| Samantha Menzies

And here's how to fix it.

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Technology Shares

Why are Xero shares tumbling 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has delivered its results this morning. How did it do?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 blue chip stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, CBA, Ramelius shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these names?

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Materials Shares

Sell Pilbara Minerals and buy Liontown shares: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying one lithium stock over the other.

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AI Stocks

Looking for value amid the AI hype? Look no further, says Wilsons Advisory

| Cameron England

This broker has made two high-conviction picks in the AI space.

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Test Only

Meridian Energy share price: October 2025 update boosts sales and storage

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy’s October 2025 showed bumper hydro inflows and robust year-on-year retail sales growth.

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Growth Shares

These top ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these shares to deliver huge returns over the next 12 months.

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Resources Shares

Up 85% or more! These 3 hidden ASX mining stocks are soaring as the copper price ignites

| Bart Bogacz

Riding the copper wave.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to boost your passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are recommending to clients.

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Resources Shares

With $1 billion in cash on the balance sheet, should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals surging shares.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stocks that could 10x your $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares have bright futures and have put buy ratings on them.

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How to invest

How to prepare for a share market crash… before it's too late

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is now down more than 3% from its October peak.

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Share Market News

2 safe Australian stocks to buy now with $5,000

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver long-term returns.

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