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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Recent Share Market News

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX dividend stock in any market

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a great option for dividends.

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Share Market News

After crashing 8% yesterday, should investors buy the dip on these ASX 200 stocks?

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be a bargain today.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 stocks are already up 20-30% in 2026! Are they a must buy?

| Aaron Bell

These stocks have captured tailwinds in two winning sectors.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares led their sectors last year. Are they still good buys?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks had the strongest capital growth within their sectors in 2025. Experts reveal their ratings for 2026.

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Opinions

3 reasons Xero shares are a screaming buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I expect from the tech stock this year.

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Opinions

Why I look at past performance of ASX shares to help think about the future performance outlook

| Tristan Harrison

Past performance may well be helpful for judging how future performance will go.

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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 the Australian share market on hump day.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tipped to rise to $56: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid rising commodity prices, 6 brokers have updated their ratings and 12-month share price targets for BHP.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors continued yesterday's momentum on the markets this session.

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52-Week Highs

ASX mining shares on fire! New 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

PLS Group, Liontown, IGO, Mineral Resources, Newmont, and South32 are among today's surging mining stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Endeavour, GQG Partners, Kingsgate, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Elevra, Lynas, and New Murchison Gold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX 300 stock is dirt cheap with 30%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the market is under-appreciating this stock.

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Gold

Up 450% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock leaping higher again today on exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords gold share again on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Opinions

Forget Coles shares, I'd buy this roaring retailer instead

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the retailer I'd be buying this year.

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Share Market News

Endeavour Group: H1 FY26 sales rise, retail margin narrows

| Laura Stewart

Endeavour Group reports modest sales growth for H1 FY26, with retail pricing investments squeezing margin.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners reports US$163.9bn FUM for 2025

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners’ funds under management grew to US$163.9 billion in 2025, with solid investment returns offsetting annual outflows.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ Bank, Monadelphous, and Northern Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are good picks right now?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips another 114% upside for this surging ASX All Ords gold share

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts another year of outsized gains from this surging ASX gold stock.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building Q2 volume update: Key results and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building posted modest Q2 volume improvements but flagged ongoing tough market conditions and delayed recovery prospects.

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Opinions

Is this the perfect place to start investing in ASX shares with $500?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has a lot to offer investors.

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Share Market News

Red hot: These ASX 200 shares are off to a strong start in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Is there any upside left for these soaring stocks?

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer defensive earnings, a good yield and growing payout.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for reliable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer income investors a lot of positives.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Are these ASX 200 shares a buy after yesterday's sell off?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors buy the dip?

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Opinions

1 ASX blue-chip share and one small-cap share to buy in 2026: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have enormous long-term potential, in my view.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, Super Retail, and Tamboran shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Imricor Medical, Light & Wonder, and PWR shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Share Market News

Domino's Pizza Enterprises appoints new ANZ CEO and boosts executive team

| Laura Stewart

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises names a new Australia and New Zealand CEO and expands its CFO’s role to drive its turnaround…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 300 shares are jumping 9%+ today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to these announcements.

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Share Gainers

Light & Wonder shares leap 25% on $190 million legal breakthrough with Aristocrat Leisure

| Bernd Struben

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder are grabbing plenty of investor interest today. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

This ASX 300 stock is racing 6% higher on exciting news

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to this healthcare stock's announcement.

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Broker Notes

Buy this 'unique' ASX mining stock for a 17% return: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock.

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group reports record H1 FY26 trading result

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group delivered record first-half FY26 sales and profit before tax, with ongoing operational investments and no drawn bank…

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