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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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Industrials Shares

Why are Austal shares plunging more than 20% today?

| Cameron England

A major earnings downgrade is taking its toll.

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Financial Shares

GQG shares rise 4% as resilient earnings ease fund outflow concerns

| Kevin Gandiya

Funds under management increased during the year, despite US$3.9 billion in net outflows.

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Energy Shares

Why is this outperforming ASX 300 uranium stock crashing 12% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Having nearly doubled in value since April, the ASX uranium stock is getting pummelled on Friday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares hit new record high on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the bank performed during the first quarter.

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX shares I'd buy after their results

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are on track to deliver enormous payouts this financial year.

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Travel Shares

Webjet Group shares plunge as Helloworld takeover plans fall through

| Cameron England

It's no deal for the Webjet Group board.

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali shares plunging 11% today despite big dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

A sweetened dividend payout isn’t enough to boost Nick Scali shares today. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

2 top small cap ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Small businesses can generate big returns.

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ETFs

Why I would buy these ASX ETFs with $50,000

| Grace Alvino

I’d allocate $50,000 to a mix of structural growth and high-quality global exposure.

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders announces fully franked interim dividend for 2026

| Laura Stewart

WAM Leaders has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share for the half year to 31…

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Earnings Results

Mining Mammoths: Are Whitehaven Coal, Rio Tinto or BHP shares a buy ahead of earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

These mining giants are enjoying strong momentum heading into earnings season.

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Earnings Results

GQG Partners posts strong FY25 earnings and record FUM

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners reports solid FY25 earnings growth and record funds under management despite net outflows.

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Earnings Results

BWP Group posts strong half-year profit and higher distributions

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group reported strong half-year results, with statutory profit up 41.2% and solid growth in distributions.

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Test Only

Cochlear posts modest sales growth but lower profit as Nexa launch continues

| Laura Stewart

Cochlear's HY26 saw profit decline and steady dividends, as Nexa implant rollout supports second-half growth plans.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy lifts generation and storage in January 2026 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy boosted its January generation by 14.5% year-on-year, with strong storage levels and softer wholesale prices.

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Earnings Results

Westpac posts $1.9bn profit in 1Q26 as digital push and lending gains continue

| Laura Stewart

Westpac’s 1Q26 update reveals $1.9bn profit and solid growth, with a focus on digital transformation and strong capital strength.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX mining shares to buy: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The materials sector rose 32% last year, and it's already up a further 12.7% in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: James Hardie, CSL, and CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares following their results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Temple & Webster shares a buy after falling 32% yesterday following earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Should you scoop up this bargain buy?

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Dividend Investing

2 beaten-down ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Marc Van Dinther

Both stocks tick the potential growth and income boxes.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rated as buys by brokers and offer generous yields.

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Technology Shares

EOS shares crashed 44% from their all-time high last month. Is it time to sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Investor confidence in the defence stock has plummeted.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Gold

Why did the silver and gold price just fall so sharply?

| Leigh Gant

A Russia-US dollar twist just jolted precious metals markets.

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Broker Notes

Why Pro Medicus shares could rebound over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks this beaten down tech stock could recover from its latest selloff.

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Financial Shares

$2,000 invested in AMP shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted its FY25 results on Thursday morning.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker weighs in on two ASX healthcare shares that crashed yesterday

| Aaron Bell

This broker thinks it's time to buy low.

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Bank Shares

What's going on with ASX bank stocks this week?

| Samantha Menzies

ANZ shares closed 8.47% higher on Thursday!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Light & Wonder shares a buy after tumbling 7% yesterday?

| Aaron Bell

Brokers say now is the time to buy low.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in these 4 ASX shares and get $1,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to build a passive income? Here is an easy way to do it.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares could be trading at a 94% discount today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst believes CSL shares are trading at a steep discount.

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Gold

ASX gold stocks never pay high dividends, but Evolution just changed the game

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are finally starting to pay big dividends.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Telstra, TechnologyOne, NAB shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the communications, technology, and financial sectors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong session this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy ASX 200 tech stocks like WiseTech, Megaport and NextDC?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect could happen next.

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Technology Shares

Best ASX stock to buy right now: Xero or TechnologyOne?

| James Mickleboro

Both have fallen hard but which one is the best buy? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares I'm planning to buy next week

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like great opportunities to me…

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Opinions

The 3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold into 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have caught my eye this week.

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Travel Shares

Virgin Australia shares fly 10% higher: Time to buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

The airline's share price has suffered multiple ups and downs over the past six months.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best Australian stocks to buy and hold until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth over the long term? Here are three stocks to consider.

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