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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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Energy Shares

3 key takeaways from Woodside's first-quarter result

| Grace Alvino

From strong asset reliability to improving pricing, this update highlights what is really driving performance beneath the surface.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why I think Woolworths shares could beat the market over 10 years

| Grace Alvino

Some of the best long-term performers are not the fastest growers. Consistency, scale, and predictable demand can be just as…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX gaming company could deliver 20%+ returns: RBC Capital Markets

| Cameron England

Gaming spending is holding up well, which is good news for this company.

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How to invest

$250,000 to invest for passive income? Here's how I would build a portfolio

| Grace Alvino

A strong income portfolio is not just about yield. It is about combining reliable dividends with diversification and long-term growth.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 stock a buy, hold or sell after rising 15% year to date?

| Aaron Bell

Can this high-performing stock keep rising?

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Technology Shares

These beaten down ASX 200 tech stocks could rise 55% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could rise strongly from current levels.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top picks in May

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer Aussie investors with money to put to work in the market.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 ASX shares to buy

| Cameron England

Two miners and a packaging company are on the broker's list of stocks to watch.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day for the markets this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Are APA shares a buy after reaching a three-year high?

| Samantha Menzies

Can the share price keep storming higher in 2026?

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Coronado Global and Whitehaven Coal shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these coal miners.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 60%: Why this exciting ASX stock could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This speculative stock could still have significant upside according to Bell Potter.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX healthcare high-flyer just dropped another 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

4DMedical shares are sliding again. Here’s what’s behind the drop.

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Broker Notes

Are these ASX shares a buy, hold or sell according to Morgans after key updates?

| Aaron Bell

Here's the latest guidance from Morgans.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Materials Shares

CFO quits within weeks as this ASX 200 stock keeps sliding. What on earth is going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

IGO shares fall again as the new CFO exits within weeks.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares surge 50% to a two-year high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what upside analysts are tipping for Ampol shares next.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield (VHY) ETF a year ago is now worth?

| Grace Alvino

With income back in favour, this high-yield strategy has delivered a strong result over the past 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy CBA shares for their 'consistent profitability'?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst gives his outlook for CBA’s outperforming shares.

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Technology Shares

Which junior ASX AI company has rocketed almost 40% on a transformational deal?

| Cameron England

Big things could come from this deal, the company's leaders say.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I really like these investments for the long term.

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Resources Shares

This $7 billion stock just hit fresh highs. Here's what's driving the move

| Aaron Teboneras

Liontown shares hit multi-year highs after a new Kathleen Valley update.

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Opinions

Forget DroneShield shares, I'd buy these ASX defence stocks instead

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX defence stocks look like they have a better upside than DroneShield shares over the next 12 months.

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Cheap Shares

3 super cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX 200 shares are trading at dirt-cheap prices right now.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Aurelia Metals, Codan, and oOhMedia shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are faring better than most on hump day. What's going on?

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IPOs

This recent ASX IPO stock just reported 92% revenue growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Sea Forest recently listed on the ASX in November 2025.

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Share Market News

Why Ramelius, Liontown and Woodside shares are making waves on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Liontown, Ramelius Resources, and Woodside shares are making headlines today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX stock just came out of a trading halt and jumped 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Tivan shares jump 8% after the release of the scoping study for Molyhil.

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Share Fallers

Why Catalyst Metals, G8 Education, Meteoric Resources, and Westgold shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock charging higher on dividend news?

| Marc Van Dinther

The gold miner is ticking all the right boxes and investors like it.

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Healthcare Shares

Mayne Pharma stock jumps 8% on strong Q3 update. Has it finally bottomed?

| Kevin Gandiya

Mayne Pharma's share price has rebounded 32% since hitting a five-year low in March.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 65%, are Cochlear shares a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?

| Grace Alvino

After a brutal drop, sentiment has turned negative. But looking beyond the next year, the long-term story may still be…

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX gold stock slipping despite new gold discoveries?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's see why momentum has cooled today and in 2026.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just rebound following the hottest inflation print since 2023?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors favoured their buy buttons after the latest Aussie inflation reading. But why?

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Defensive Shares

Is it time for investors to turn back to defensive ASX shares?

| Aaron Bell

Here are defensive options to consider.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 stocks rated a strong buy with an upside over 50%

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts are very bullish about the outlook for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

A big milestone for this ASX biotech. Here's why the share price is moving

| Aaron Teboneras

Mesoblast hits a key trial milestone...

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Share Market News

After 7 straight days in the red, where is the value for ASX 200 stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Here's where investors might look.

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Resources Shares

What are Whitehaven Coal shares worth following their quarterly results? 2 Brokers have their say

| Cameron England

After a strong showing these shares are looking attractive, the experts say.

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Gold

Up 33% since March, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock outperforming again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this ASX gold miner in Wednesday’s falling market. But why?

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