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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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Share Gainers

Why BHP, JB Hi-Fi, Judo Capital, and PEXA shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

ASX recap: 5 most traded shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares captured investor interest last week.

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Earnings Results

Why Baby Bunting shares are jumping 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Baby Bunting reports record margins as comparable sales beat guidance.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock just announced a huge dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has just revealed a record payout for shareholders...

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Earnings Results

This ASX industrials stock has dropped nearly 5% following H1 FY26 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company’s shares are falling again today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is JB Hi-Fi a buy, sell or hold following its half-year result?

| Cameron England

Analysts are divided on the outlook for the ASX 200 retailer.

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Healthcare Shares

With FY 2026 profits forecast to grow 4% to 7%, are CSL shares a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert offers his outlook for beaten down CSL shares.

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Share Market News

AFIC announces CEO transition: Alison Gibson to succeed Mark Freeman in 2026

| Laura Stewart

Australian Foundation Investment Company announces CEO transition as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson appointed for July 2026.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares: Experts rate 2 to buy and 2 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have explained their ratings on 4 shares in the food, luxury goods, furniture, and whitegoods segments.

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Pexa share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

Pexa shares rise on the exit from its non-core assets.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded to strong buy status

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Financial Shares

Qualitas shares surge on profit, increased dividend announcement

| Cameron England

They've delivered a solid set of numbers.

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Earnings Results

BHP shares jump 8% on strong half-year result and big dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

BHP reported strong profit growth and a bumper dividend.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Judo share price surging 12% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Judo Bank shares today. But why?

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Growth Shares

Why experts think this ASX 200 share can rise 20% after its result

| Tristan Harrison

This business is potentially brewing good returns for investors.

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Earnings Results

Seek shares edge higher on HY results and sale of Employment Hero stake

| Kevin Gandiya

Seek also announced a record interim dividend.

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Resources Shares

Even after tripling there's still plenty of upside for this mining stock, Morgans says

| Cameron England

An expanded resource has the analysts interested.

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Dividend Investing

This 10% yield is one I'm comfortable holding for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

This business can provide investors with a very pleasing dividend yield.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are we about to get real economic reform?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

'Politics over policy' leads to terrible outcomes.

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Gold

Up 83% in 2026, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is rocketing again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX gold mining junior on Tuesday. But why?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'm backing to deliver good returns

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting these funds to continue to deliver appealing long-term returns.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What have we learned from earnings season so far?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's been a bumpy ride... and it's not over.

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Energy Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2030 for AGL shares

| Tristan Harrison

Owning AGL shares could unlock sizeable passive income.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for a classic Warren Buffett-style portfolio

| Marc Van Dinther

Simplicity and discipline are key with this ETF-strategy.

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Earnings Results

BHP Group posts 28% profit jump and higher dividend in half-year earnings

| Laura Stewart

BHP Group reported strong half-year earnings growth, a higher dividend, and record copper performance for the period to 31 December…

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Cheap Shares

School's in: Are these ASX education shares making the grade?

| Melissa Maddison

Market shifts put ASX education plays to the test.

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Earnings Results

Sims FY26 half-year earnings: Profit surges, dividend rises

| Laura Stewart

Sims delivered a strong HY26 profit increase and a bigger dividend, with solid gains in most business units.

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Growth Shares

A rare opportunity to buy 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This leading business is now a lot cheaper. Time to buy?

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Earnings Results

SEEK delivers double-digit growth and record dividend in FY26 half-year results

| Laura Stewart

SEEK delivered double-digit revenue growth, record dividend, and an upgraded outlook in its FY26 half-year results.

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Earnings Results

Deterra Royalties declares record profit and bigger dividend for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties reported record half-year profits and a higher dividend, with strong performance from iron ore and lithium projects.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital: profit surges 32% and loan growth outlook rises

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported 32% profit growth and updates guidance for stronger loan growth in FY26.

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Share Market News

Ventia scores $107m defence contract boost: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group clinches a $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, supporting ADF operational readiness.

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Earnings Results

Challenger earnings: Statutory NPAT surges 369% in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Challenger’s earnings jump, with NPAT up 369% and dividend increase announced for H1 FY26.

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Gold

Why this $2.4b ASX gold stock could be a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this gold miner could be a top pick in the current environment.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide half-year earnings: profit falls, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Reliance Worldwide reported lower profit and revenue, but will maintain its interim dividend and proceed with an on-market buy-back.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Cochlear, Deep Yellow, and Webjet shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares this week.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold through market volatility

| James Mickleboro

These shares look well-positioned for long-term growth.

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Opinions

The 1 ASX share I'd buy to navigate the tech wreck

| Tristan Harrison

This business is my favourite pick to excel during this uncertain period.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make long-term investments? Here are three options to choose from.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, Origin Energy, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Here's what they are saying.

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