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Earnings Results

Brambles profit up, cash flow upgraded in half-year 2026 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Brambles lifted profit and cash flow in 1H26 and upgraded its FY26 outlook, with operational efficiencies offsetting weak consumer demand.

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Communication Shares

Why I am still bullish on CAR Group

| Melissa Maddison

Generative AI threatens, but CAR Group has the track record to respond.

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Earnings Results

APA Group lifts earnings and growth outlook for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

APA Group's half-year earnings climbed as it grew its pipeline of projects, reaffirmed guidance, and continued to streamline the business.

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Earnings Results

Lovisa reveals higher revenue and interim dividend in FY26 half-year

| Laura Stewart

Lovisa delivered 23% revenue growth, store expansion and a higher interim dividend.

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Earnings Results

Regis Resources posts record HY26 profit and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record half-year profit, increases dividend, and formalises new capital return policy for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers posts 9% half-year profit growth and boosts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Wesfarmers lifted half-year profit and dividend, with Bunnings, Kmart, and lithium driving the result.

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Earnings Results

PLS Group posts H1 FY26 profit and 241% EBITDA surge

| Laura Stewart

PLS Group reported a big jump in earnings for H1 FY26, with profit returning and no interim dividend declared.

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Earnings Results

HUB24 delivers 1HFY26 earnings and raises FY27 growth target

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 raised its FY27 Platform FUA target after delivering record platform inflows.

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Earnings Results

Transurban posts higher 1H26 profit and revenue as key projects open

| Laura Stewart

Transurban lifted its first-half revenue and profit, increased its dividend, and delivered key infrastructure projects across its portfolio.

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ETFs

Invested in the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (VLUE)? Here are the stocks you own

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this value-focused ETF pay off?

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Broker Notes

Here's an exciting ASX mining technology stock to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this growing company.

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Earnings Results

Telstra lifts earnings and dividend, expands buy-back for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Telstra lifts its earnings, ups its dividend, and expands its buy-back as the Connected Future 30 strategy advances.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for new investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investing journey? Here are five funds to consider.

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Earnings Results

Medibank Private lifts profit and dividend in first half 2026

| Laura Stewart

Medibank lifted profit and dividends for 1H26, while expanding its health network and confirming its FY26 outlook.

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Earnings Results

Auckland International Airport reports 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Auckland International Airport lifts profit and passenger numbers in the first half of FY26 as it invests in new infrastructure…

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded its outlook on this booming ASX industrials stock

| Aaron Bell

Here's why this industrials stock could be a buy.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps that could soar according to brokers

| Aaron Bell

Keep an eye on these companies.

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price is a buy and could keep rising – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts were impressed by what JB Hi-Fi reported.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this high-quality ASX 200 stock is a buy with 18% upside

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this growing company.

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Broker Notes

Why these buy-rated ASX shares stand out to me

| Grace Alvino

I don’t blindly follow broker ratings, but when reasoning looks solid, I pay attention. These three ASX shares stand out

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock just jumped 15% higher and is expected to keep rising

| Aaron Bell

Here's what Bell Potter is expecting in 2026.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 tech stock and is tipping a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock just got a new bull. Here's what it is saying.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: JB Hi-Fi, New Hope, and Qualitas shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these ASX shares following their updates.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock could rocket 90% more

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock could be seriously undervalued if Bell Potter is on the money with its recommendation.

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How to invest

What happens if you invest $10,000 in ASX shares and leave it alone for 20 years?

| James Mickleboro

Is it worth putting your money to work in the share market? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Is there no stopping this groundbreaking ASX healthcare share?

| Marc Van Dinther

The small-cap has gained 44% in value this year. Brokers tip there's more to come.

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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 another big day for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares tipped to fall more than 30% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from these stocks this year.

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Broker Notes

Does this broker prefer Baby Bunting or Seek shares following earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Morgans thinks one of these stocks is a buy-low candidate.

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How to invest

What to do if your ASX investments just crashed

| Grace Alvino

Sharp pullbacks test discipline. I explain how I decide whether to sell, hold, or add more when ASX shares fall…

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Earnings Results

Two ASX shares with big upside post earnings results

| Aaron Bell

These companies beat expectations this earnings season.

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Share Market News

2 Vanguard ETFs to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

For true buy-and-hold investing, I believe simplicity and diversification win. These two Vanguard ETFs offer exactly that.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs that could beat the market in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking to beat the market? Let's see why these funds could be worth a look.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, SEEK, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors just enjoyed their third green day this week.

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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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Earnings Results

Bell Financial posts strong FY25 result. Is this stock ready to run?

| Aaron Teboneras

Bell Financial reports higher profit and revenue in its FY25 results.

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REITs

Can a massive share buyback save the Dexus stock price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dexus investors have been waiting a long time.

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Technology Shares

The CAR Group share price is a strong buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is primed to soar, according to one expert.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend boost sends Netwealth shares 13% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

Netwealth lifts interim dividend 20% as shares jump 13%.

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