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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 Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Light & Wonder, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Building your own SMSF? Here are three ETFs that could help.

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Investing Strategies

I would invest $5,000 in these ASX 300 shares in January

| Grace Alvino

New year, fresh capital.

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Resources Shares

How much could the Fortescue share price rise in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the iron ore miner gain higher ground this year?

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Blue Chip Shares

Decade darlings – these ASX shares have provided 10 years of returns

| Aaron Bell

These stocks have stood the test of time.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are my top 3 ASX shares to buy in January

| Aaron Teboneras

These 3 ASX 200 shares look oversold after recent weakness and could offer attractive entry points this month.

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Financial Shares

Why these brokers are bullish on the Suncorp share price

| Tristan Harrison

The insurance giant could be a compelling investment, according to experts.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth considering if you're an income investors. Let's find out why.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in January

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these unknown names could be good buys this month.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares returned just 4.9% last year. Should investors look elsewhere?

| Aaron Teboneras

With peers racing ahead, is the big bank now fully priced?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build long-term wealth? Here are three shares that could help.

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Gold

Can Genesis Minerals shares keep running after a 195% surge in a year?

| Aaron Teboneras

Genesis shares are trading near record highs.

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ETFs

3 of the best performing VanEck ASX ETFs in the last year

| Aaron Bell

These funds captured winning markets in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in January 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot to offer for income-focused investors.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons to buy BlueScope Steel shares now

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain positive.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares to watch in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Could these travel shares lift off this year?

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Gold

Which ASX gold stock should you buy in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers seem to favour an underdog gold miner.

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Resources Shares

Why Woodside shares could face short-term pressure as oil prices slide

| Aaron Teboneras

Weak oil prices and fresh geopolitical developments may create near-term headwinds for investors as Woodside shares begin to retreat.

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Real Estate Shares

Down 20% in a year, can REA Group shares rebound in 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s what’s weighing on the stock and whether 2026 could mark a turnaround.

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Dividend Investing

Is Wesfarmers stock a buy for its 3.6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this business a strong pick for passive income?

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX platinum miner back in favour after a sharp rebound?

| Aaron Teboneras

Does the ASX miner still offer value today?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares to buy for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has buy ratings on this ASX copper mining share and ASX gold mining stock.

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Energy Shares

Can Santos shares reignite after a 20% slide?

| Marc Van Dinther

Most brokers see an upside between 20% and 40% for the troubled energy stock.

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX 200 mining shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Extraordinary growth in certain commodity prices pushed ASX mining shares higher in 2025.

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Growth Shares

EOS shares are near all-time highs. Here's why I think $15 is next in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

After a 668% surge, this ASX defence stock could still have upside as contracts drive earnings growth into 2026.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX shares paid the best dividends in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Did you have these dividend darlings in your portfolio?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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International Stock News

Berkshire is selling Apple stock and buying this other magnificent artificial intelligence (AI) stock instead

| Adam Spatacco

Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

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Blue Chip Shares

My best ASX 200 shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

There is a lot to like about these ASX 200 shares. Here's why they could be best buys.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Here's my number 1 passive income stock for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

I'm planning to buy a lot more of this stock in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

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How to invest

What I look for in ASX shares when uncertainty is everywhere

| James Mickleboro

Expecting a bumpy ride in 2026? Here's how I would handle it.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in 2026 in ASX shares aiming to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like very appealing buys today.

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Westpac shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good dividend income from Westpac in 2026?

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How to invest

5 steps to building wealth with ASX shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Don't chase risky bets. Here is the best way to build wealth on the share market.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs that could be top buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly recommended for a reason. Let's dig deeper into them.

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How to invest

How to make $20,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors could make the share market their own personal ATM.

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