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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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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Woolworths shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Does Woolworths have more upside than Coles?

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to boost your passive income? Check out these buy-rated shares.

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Broker Notes

Is this the best ASX 200 share to buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a very promising future.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie preliminary Q2 FY26 earnings: Key highlights

| Laura Stewart

James Hardie posts strong Q2 FY26 preliminary results and signals confidence in its AZEK integration and sales outlook.

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How to invest

Where are the buying opportunities in today's stock market?

| James Mickleboro

If you look hard enough you will find plenty of opportunities out there.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on hump day on the local market.

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ETFs

How to build a strong portfolio with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to build a strong investment portfolio.

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ETFs

Can you get impressive dividends AND capital growth from one investment?

| Bronwyn Allen

You betcha.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's some big news announced today

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant has big plans in the Pilbara.

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Technology Shares

Why did this small-cap stock jump by nearly a quarter to a new record today?

| Cameron England

This company has won a major speed enforcement contract in the US.

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Energy Shares

Does Macquarie rate Karoon Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this energy stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy into the post earnings dip on Woolworths shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Woolworths shares and dividends.

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ETFs

3 thematic ASX ETFs giving Aussie investors access to global megatrends

| Bronwyn Allen

GAME is among the thematic ETFs allowing Aussies to hitch their investment returns to worldwide megatrends.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares are a particularly compelling choice compared to term deposits.

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International Stock News

Tesla just delivered fantastic news for investors, but there's a catch

| Anthony Di Pizio

Tesla's quarterly electric vehicle sales just grew for the first time in 2025.

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Gold

How the surging gold price is making Aussies $60 billion richer

| Bernd Struben

The gold price just broke new record highs again. Here’s why that matters.

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA shares? Here's how the bank is supercharging innovation

| Bernd Struben

CBA aims to lead the way in technological innovations. But how?

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans says these small cap ASX shares can rocket 50% to 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying for these high-risk, high-reward shares.

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Technology Shares

Unflashy ASX success stories powering life behind the scenes

| Leigh Gant

Behind the scenes, ASX technology shares are transforming daily life and unlocking powerful long-term growth for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price dips amid exciting day for investors

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wesfarmers share price has tumbled 1.9% while the ASX 200 has slipped 0.3%. What's happening?

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, European Lithium, Reece, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why DroneShield, Greatland Resources, Mesoblast, and Web Travel shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Tuesday. But why?

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Gold

Why have shares in this All Ords gold stock plunged more than 10%?

| Cameron England

This gold miner has raised capital to progress expansion studies, while also considering an asset sale.

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Gold

Gold price will go further: Goldman Sachs reveals 2026 prediction

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price continues to rise and is trading at US$3,970 per ounce, up 2% on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says accumulate these ASX 300 shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on these shares. Let's see what it is saying.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Has this struggling consumer discretionary stock fallen into buy-low territory?

| Aaron Bell

One broker is tipping a long-term bounce back for this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the Mesoblast share price just rocket 13%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mesoblast shares today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Macquarie rates this ASX 200 energy stock a sell

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees plenty of downside risk with this one.

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Opinions

Here are 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of positives.

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International Stock News

Are you ready to buy the stock that will dominate the market for decades to come?

| Adria Cimino

This company leads in a market that may reach into the trillions of dollars.

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Gold

Up 204% in a year, Regis Resources shares lifting again today on gold production news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up gold miner Regis Resources shares again on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Up 585% this year, but it's not too late to buy this ASX tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes more gains could be on the way for investors.

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Travel Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 11% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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ETFs

Can investors really lock in 10% to 12% annual returns with these mining ASX ETFs?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX ETFs can be set and forget options for investors looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield announces new $13 million counter-drone facility as employees top 400

| Cameron England

DroneShield will build a new R&D facility in South Australia.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gold company: September quarter production update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources delivered robust gold and copper production and lifted cash reserves in its September 2025 quarterly update.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Breaking the investing rules!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An interview to watch and a book to buy.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie revises its price target on BHP shares and 3 other ASX 200 mining stocks

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out what the broker thinks BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, and Fortescue shares are worth.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ResMed, Sonic Healthcare, and Steadfast

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular stocks.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 company delivers record Q3 2025 sales

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 company is ramping up growth in New Zealand and Australia.

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