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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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Cheap Shares

5 oversold ASX shares to buy before the end of February

| Grace Alvino

I think sentiment may have swung too far on these five shares.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that look cheap according to Morgans

| Aaron Bell

This broker was pleased with these results.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees upside for these ASX 300 shares

| Aaron Bell

Here's what's behind the positive outlook.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter expects generous dividend yields from these buy-rated shares.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to target China's long-term growth

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors do need to factor in currency movements, regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Another broker puts a buy recommendation on Guzman y Gomez shares

| Aaron Bell

Brokers are tipping growth after a big sell-off.

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How to invest

How to build a $40,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If I wanted $40,000 invested in five years, this is exactly how I’d approach it.

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Broker Notes

Here's Ord Minnett's updated view on Macquarie and CSL shares

| Aaron Bell

Ord Minnett sees one as a buy and one to hold.

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Broker Notes

Are Inghams shares a buy, hold or sell after last week's crash?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy low?

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How to invest

Should ASX investors worry about a rising Aussie dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rise of the Aussie dollar could hurt your portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Why I'd forget NAB shares and buy these top Aussie stocks

| Grace Alvino

At a record high, I see more upside in these ASX blue chips than the big four bank.

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Opinions

Is Wesfarmers stock a post-earnings buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers is cheaper, but is it cheap yet?

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Growth Shares

Why I think these ASX 200 growth shares could beat the market

| Grace Alvino

Beating the index isn’t easy, but I think these three have the ingredients.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 300 share could rise ~100%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are saying about this stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough return from the weekend for investors.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Digico, Magellan, and Ramelius shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Are they buys? Let's find out.

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Record Highs

BHP share price cracks new all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP has been listed for more than 140 years, so this is a bit of a deal.

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Resources Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Fortescue, Solstice, and South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these mining shares.

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Industrials Shares

Are Austal shares a buy after weeks of heavy gains and losses?

| Marc Van Dinther

Most brokers see upside for the Aussie shipbuilder.

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Defensive Shares

If I had to build a defensive ASX share portfolio today, I'd start here

| Grace Alvino

Defensive investing doesn’t mean giving up long-term potential.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks just gave investors a pay rise.

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust reveals March 2026 unfranked distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust declares a 1.17 cent per unit monthly distribution, payable on 9 March 2026, with DRP available.

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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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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock has shed over 5% following half-year results

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the company reported this morning.

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Technology Shares

How high does Macquarie think Digico shares can go?

| Cameron England

The ASX REIT is looking cheap.

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Share Market News

Why this expert is calling time on AMP and Domino's shares

| Bernd Struben

A top investment expert believes AMP and Domino’s shares are likely to keep underperforming. But why?

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Bank Shares

How much could the CBA share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the big bank headed upwards? Here are expert views…

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts have put sell ratings on these shares this week.

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Retail Shares

This online ASX retailer is trading strongly higher after beating earnings expectations

| Cameron England

Customer numbers are growing.

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Dividend Investing

Want to build a second income? I'd buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are fantastic ideas for growing passive income payments.

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Financial Shares

Up 21% last week, why Netwealth shares are still a buy today

| Bernd Struben

A top investment analyst expects more outperformance from Netwealth shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Wesfarmers, Westpac, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these shares? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease shares hit fresh lows after reporting $318m loss

| Marc Van Dinther

Pipeline strength and capital management might give investors something to build on.

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, G8 Education, Megaport, and Perenti shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

4 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert has a bullish outlook for Wesfarmers shares. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, EOS, Nuix, and Reece shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Gold

A short-seller attack has failed to dent this gold developer's prospects

| Cameron England

An attempt to cast doubt on this Aussie company appears to have fallen flat.

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Retail Shares

This retailer's shares are up despite mixed results, as the business goes through a reset period

| Cameron England

It's been a choppy period for this furniture seller.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock surging 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting the market excited on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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