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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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Bank Shares

The CBA share price is a sell – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

UBS has given its analysis on CBA after its FY25 half-year result.

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ETFs

Why this could be a great time to invest in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few key reasons to like this fund right now…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ Bank, Breville, South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Is Morgans bullish or bearish on these big names? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech mid-cap stocks to watch this earnings season

| Melissa Maddison

These tech mid-caps are primed for growth in 2026.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy after seeing their results this week!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks reported strong growth, and I think they’re undervalued buys.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be cheap at current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX consumer discretionary stock Bell Potter thinks is set to rise 50%

| Aaron Bell

Why is Bell Potter bullish on this stock?

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Technology Shares

Should you just forget ASX tech stocks after the AI selloff?

| Grace Alvino

Selloffs don’t always mean something’s broken. Here's why I'm not walking away.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to rise strongly from current levels.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 7,844 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $2,000 annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is providing very pleasing distributions…

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's an ASX 200 share that I think could beat Westpac in 2026

| James Mickleboro

This growth share could be a great pick. Here's why.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for investors chasing yield and growth

| Marc Van Dinther

These funds offer 5% to 9% yields plus growth potential.

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How to invest

How I would build an income portfolio that lasts a lifetime

| Grace Alvino

An income portfolio that lasts a lifetime needs durability, diversification, and companies that can grow dividends over time.

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Earnings Results

Recap: Winners and losers from earnings season week 2

| Aaron Bell

Here's how some of Australia's biggest companies fared last week.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 sold-off ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

These shares have fallen heavily and a buying opportunity could have opened up.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just initiated coverage on this exciting ASX All Ords stock with a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

There could be 30%+ upside for investors with this one.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, HomeCo, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at these shares this week. How does it rate them?

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Healthcare Shares

The earnings were awful, but here's why I'm still holding my CSL shares

| Sebastian Bowen

All hope might not be lost with this fallen angel.

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Bank Shares

Brokers re-rate CBA and ANZ shares after banks stun the market

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares reached a record $40.95 on Friday while CBA lifted to $179.27 before reversing course.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet shares dip as investors digest latest news

| Aaron Teboneras

PointsBet shares slip on a Canadian compliance update.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares could go how high?

| Cameron England

This insurer has weathered the storms well so far.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for income? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting some good yields from these top stocks.

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Technology Shares

Why WiseTech shares are plunging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares tumble 11% as global tech selling intensifies.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cochlear, Nick Scali, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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52-Week Lows

13 ASX 200 shares hit multi-year lows as the market takes a breather

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is down on Friday after a strong week that saw the ASX 200 lift to a 14-week high…

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How to invest

ASX beginner? Here's what I would do if I were starting with $500

| Grace Alvino

If I were starting with $500, I’d focus on habits, not hype.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech just entered a trading halt. Here's what we know

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX biotech Botanix pauses trading ahead of a funding update.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Cochlear dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted savagely to Cochlear today.

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

To pick up a dividend payment, you must own the stock before the ex-dividend date.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, GQG, NextDC, and Origin Energy shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Materials Shares

Amcor shares jump 10% higher in February. Is there more upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week. But why?

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs I think could beat the Australian share market over the next 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If the goal is market outperformance, I think these growth-focused ETFs are worth considering.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Orora shares a buy following their half-year results?

| Cameron England

Opinions are mixed about the future of this ASX 200 stock.

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Gold

Are Northern Star Resources shares a buy following their profit results?

| Cameron England

This gold producer looks undervalued.

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Financial Shares

Why are AMP shares lifting off in Friday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are shrugging off the ASX sell-down today and piling into AMP shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why Nib shares are edging higher after today's update

| Aaron Teboneras

NIB shares tick up following the company's travel brand sale.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear shares sink 17% on results day

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this blue chip today?

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