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Opinions

2 ASX shares tipped to soar 50% (or more) higher in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

I’ve got my eye on these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

Whitehaven shares tumble 5% after results. Here's what investors need to know about its dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

Whitehaven shares fall after results, but a fully franked dividend was declared.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares are getting hammered on a profit miss, but is the stock still a buy?

| Cameron England

The devil's in the detail with this one.

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Earnings Results

Why are Goodman shares sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This popular stock is under pressure today. Let's see what's going on.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what these top analysts expect from interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their outlook on Australia’s interest rates.

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Technology Shares

The analysts are in agreement, this tech company's shares are a buy

| Cameron England

The future is looking good for this internet provider.

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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 Fallers

Why Goodman, Lovisa, Medibank, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Wesfarmers dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings and Kmart is sending out a larger dividend payment.

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Earnings Results

ASX casino stock sinks 5% after profit plunges 67%

| Aaron Teboneras

SkyCity falls 5% as profit plunges and its dividend remains on hold.

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Share Gainers

Why Hub24, Sonic, Telstra, and Universal Store shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

How mainstream adoption is now hammering the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin has spectacularly failed to live up to its ‘digital gold’ ambitions. But why?

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Earnings Results

Articore shares fly 11% higher following half-year result

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are clearly pleased with the result.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank just raised its dividend. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank just raised its dividend for the sixth year in a row.

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Energy Shares

Why is this broker upgrading its price target for Boss Energy?

| Cameron England

A global uranium shortage looms.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Telstra dividend

| Tristan Harrison

How large is the Telstra HY26 payout? Pretty big.

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Retail Shares

Universal Store trading higher as profits beat expectations

| Cameron England

The dividend has also been given a boost.

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Earnings Results

IPH shares surge 10% as profit lifts and dividend jumps

| Kevin Gandiya

The result reflects improved performance in Canada and Asia.

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Earnings Results

Why Sonic Healthcare shares are rocketing 12% on blockbuster half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

Sonic Healthcare delivers a strong first-half result as shares rocket 12%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bega Cheese shares hit a 12-month high on strong profit numbers

| Cameron England

A dividend boost has also been served up.

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Share Market News

Ramelius Resources delivers first Never Never ore, cuts major gold hedges

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources delivered first ore from the Never Never deposit and closed out major gold hedge contracts, reshaping its outlook.

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Earnings Results

Shares in this ASX REIT crash 15% on its half-year results

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the company reported for H1 FY26.

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Earnings Results

Eagers Automotive posts record FY25 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Eagers Automotive unveiled record FY25 earnings, steady dividends and bold expansion moves.

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Financial Shares

Are Magellan shares an underrated buy with a 10% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors should think about Magellan…

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Dividend Investing

Big ASX gold news! Regis Resources shares leaping higher today on 200% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Amid the surging gold price, Regis Resources shares are raining dividends.

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Test Only

Sandfire Resources posts 94% profit jump and record revenue in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Sandfire Resources posted a 94% increase in half-year net profit, with strong revenue growth and improved cash position.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX bank stocks back in favour after earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

Are the banks now a buy?

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Earnings Results

Insignia Financial lifts 1H26 profit and funds under management

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial lifted first-half profit and funds under management, focusing on cost control and digital transformation.

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Healthcare Shares

Prediction: Telix shares could triple in value this year

| Samantha Menzies

The biotech stock is tipped to soar.

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Earnings Results

Ventia Services Group posts FY25 result: NPATA up, record Work in Hand

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group lifted NPATA by 13% and reported a record order book in its FY25 earnings result.

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Bank Shares

Why experts think the NAB share price is a buy with more upside

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are optimistic there is more to come with NAB.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven Coal posts H1 FY26 profit, declares 4c dividend as guidance maintained

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal reports lower H1 FY26 profit and revenue, declares a 4c dividend, and targets stronger growth as coal market…

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Gold

Up 123% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock lifting off again today on 'landmark' agreement

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this ASX gold share again on Thursday. Let's see why.

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Earnings Results

Zip shares crash 33% on results day

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this buy now, pay later provider, but the market isn’t happy.

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Earnings Results

Downer EDI earnings: Profit rises, margin tops target, order book grows

| Laura Stewart

Downer EDI lifts profit, margins and work-in-hand while consolidating on quality contracts and portfolio simplification in 1H26.

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Industrials Shares

Is it time to buy this resurgent ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX 200 share be a smart buy?

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Group boosts half-year profit and lifts guidance for FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall boosts half-year profits and raises FY26 guidance after strong fund inflows and portfolio growth.

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Earnings Results

Goodman Group posts $1.2b profit and expands data centre pipeline

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group delivered a $1.2 billion profit and expanded its data centre and logistics development pipeline in the latest results.

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Earnings Results

Zip reports record 1H FY26 cash earnings and upgrades guidance

| Laura Stewart

Zip reported record earnings growth and upgraded its full-year guidance for FY26.

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Earnings Results

Codan H1 FY26 earnings surge; Minelab delivers standout half

| Laura Stewart

Codan’s H1 FY26 results showed strong growth across both business segments, driving higher revenue, profit, and dividends.

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