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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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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend stocks to buy before the rest of the market does

| James Mickleboro

Analysts don't think these stocks will be cheap for much longer.

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Earnings Results

Genesis Energy lifts hydro generation and customers in Q1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy reports a strong Q1 FY26 with higher hydro generation and steady customer growth.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small-cap ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could be destined for big things according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top picks for investors seeking passive income.

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Growth Shares

Experts rate these 2 ASX growth shares as buys this month!

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX growth stocks have a lot of growth potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

The ASX small-cap compounding faster than the market's biggest names

| Leigh Gant

A global business hiding in plain sight, this ASX small-cap is quietly compounding faster than the giants.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have good outlooks for growth.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords mining stock to surge 60%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains ahead for this ASX All Ords mining stock. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

CBA may be the biggest Australian business, but I don’t think it’s the best for dividends.

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Broker Notes

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Zip shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much earnings could grow in the coming years…

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy if I could only invest once a year

| James Mickleboro

Time-poor? Don't let that stop you from investing.

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International Stock News

Think you missed the boat on Nvidia? Here's the no. 1 reason it could keep climbing.

| Stefon Walters

You may not duplicate its recent returns, but it still has high-growth potential.

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Communication Shares

This ASX 200 stock could storm 17% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie thinks of this stock.

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Resources Shares

By 2026, $10,000 in BHP shares could be worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect for the mining giant.

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BNPL shares

$10,000 invested in Zip shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d bought $10,000 worth of Zip shares three years ago, you’d be laughing today.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips huge 35% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its trading update yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Up 23% this month: Are South32 shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie analysts think the shares are worth now.

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Real Estate Shares

Macquarie says this real estate company could deliver close to 20% upside

| Cameron England

Demand for retail tenancies will outstrip supply in coming years, boding well for this major player.

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Healthcare Shares

Is there any value left in CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Is there any upside left on CSL shares?

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Technology Shares

Up 70% in 12 months: Why this high-flying ASX 200 tech stock can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flyer. Let's see why it is bullish.

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Speculative

This speculative ASX stock is tipped to rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

This small cap could be heading a lot higher according to Bell Potter.

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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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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price plunging 10% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are plunging today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beetaloo, Pinnacle, Sigma, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market weakness on hump day. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma Healthcare shares rise as merger cost-savings grow amid a strong start to the year

| Cameron England

Sigma Healthcare has had a strong start to the financial year.

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Healthcare Shares

Four healthcare stocks Wilsons Advisory says are worth a look

| Cameron England

It's time to run the ruler over Australian healthcare stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bapcor, Codan, and Newmont shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks hammered amid historic gold price crash

| Bernd Struben

The gold price just plunged the most it has in more than 12 years. Now what?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price racing higher in today's falling market?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Woodside shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) drills ahead of plan in Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources drilled ahead of plan in Q1 FY26, reporting strong progress at Telfer and regional exploration targets.

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Technology Shares

This up and coming tech stock jumped more than 15% after reporting an "exceptionally strong" start to the year

| Cameron England

This AI-leveraged tech stock has had a stellar start to the year.

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare holds first AGM following Chemist Warehouse merger

| Laura Stewart

For FY25, Sigma delivered an 82% increase in revenue to $6 billion.

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Share Market News

Macquarie raises price target on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this mining giant.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT delivered solid FY25 results, with revenue and earnings growth supported by expansion and strong occupancy.

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Gold

Up 97% in 2025, ASX All Ords gold stock secures key mining parcel

| Bernd Struben

The Western Australian gold miner is snapping up key mining parcels.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group share price in focus as residential sales surge 79% in 1Q26 update

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group shares are in focus after a strong first quarter, with residential sales surging 79% and key capital initiatives…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Pessimists sound smart. Optimists win.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's not a lack of problems, but our ability to overcome them.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech stock sinks 6% following mixed Q1 update and continued 'uncertainty'

| James Mickleboro

This struggling stock is under pressure on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock just downgraded its guidance

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this stock has announced on Wednesday.

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