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Earnings Results

Deterra Royalties declares record profit and bigger dividend for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties reported record half-year profits and a higher dividend, with strong performance from iron ore and lithium projects.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital: profit surges 32% and loan growth outlook rises

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported 32% profit growth and updates guidance for stronger loan growth in FY26.

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Share Market News

Ventia scores $107m defence contract boost: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group clinches a $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, supporting ADF operational readiness.

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Earnings Results

Challenger earnings: Statutory NPAT surges 369% in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Challenger’s earnings jump, with NPAT up 369% and dividend increase announced for H1 FY26.

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Gold

Why this $2.4b ASX gold stock could be a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this gold miner could be a top pick in the current environment.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide half-year earnings: profit falls, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Reliance Worldwide reported lower profit and revenue, but will maintain its interim dividend and proceed with an on-market buy-back.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Cochlear, Deep Yellow, and Webjet shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares this week.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold through market volatility

| James Mickleboro

These shares look well-positioned for long-term growth.

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Opinions

The 1 ASX share I'd buy to navigate the tech wreck

| Tristan Harrison

This business is my favourite pick to excel during this uncertain period.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make long-term investments? Here are three options to choose from.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, Origin Energy, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Here's what they are saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further earnings growth in the coming years?

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market dropped 20% tomorrow

| Grace Alvino

Corrections create opportunity. These ASX shares combine resilience and long-term growth.

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Materials Shares

Forget PLS, Bell Potter says this ASX lithium stock could rise 150%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for this lithium developer to more than double in value.

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Broker Notes

Are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell after soaring 20% on Monday?

| Aaron Bell

What's next for this defence stock?

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ETFs

What were the best performing ASX ETFs in January?

| Aaron Bell

Were these funds in your portfolio?

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Investing Strategies

5 top ASX 200 shares I would buy with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

With $5,000 to deploy, here’s how I’d build a focused ASX 200 portfolio today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own ARB shares? Here's the key dates to watch in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

ARB locks in its key FY26 result and dividend dates.

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Earnings Results

Broker weighs in on two ASX All Ords shares following earnings results

| Aaron Bell

Why one of these stocks is a buy and the other is a sell.

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Growth Shares

2 bruised ASX 200 shares analysts tip to soar this year

| Marc Van Dinther

The most bullish brokers see upside of between 60% and 109%.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 300 stock could be a buy after 'a breakthrough moment'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping big returns from this buy-rated speculative stock.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on A2 Milk shares after earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors jump on board following earnings beats?

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Broker Notes

Where to next for Webjet shares after a 26% crash?

| Aaron Bell

After a 26% fall over two days, could now be the time to buy low?

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Broker Notes

Why this buy-rated ASX All Ords share is tipped to surge 31%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this ASX All Ords stock to leap 31%. But why?

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Share Market News

PEXA Group: Divestment drives strategy shift

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group is divesting key businesses, restating FY26 guidance, and sharpening its core focus after a strategic review.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant start to the trading week this Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the share price I would buy Coles stock at

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Coles offer more than just income?

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is defying the AI sell off. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

This infrastructure play is outperforming the ASX tech index.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks with buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX mining developers are in the gold and uranium segments.

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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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Dividend Investing

Up 23%: Everything you need to know about the massive JB Hi-Fi dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

JB's new dividend sets a record.

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Materials Shares

Why Pacific Lime and Cement shares are rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

Pacific Lime and Cement advances its Central Lime Project with a major deal.

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Financial Shares

ASX wealth manager addresses takeover rumours. Here's what happened

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX wealth manager responds to an acquisition speculation ahead of results.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Aurizon, JB Hi-Fi, and Magnetic Resources shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Retail Shares

Buy, sell or hold? Where to from here for plunging Nick Scali shares?

| Cameron England

Analysts are divided on this company.

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ETFs

Which is the better buy: the NDQ ETF or the VAS ETF?

| Grace Alvino

If you’re deciding between NDQ and VAS, here’s how I compare volatility, income, and long-term growth potential.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Australian Clinical Labs, Coronado, and Treasury Wine shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Are Wesfarmers shares a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook for Wesfarmers shares ahead of Thursday’s earnings results.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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