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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd posts solid 1H26 results, trims dividend as costs rise

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd delivered higher revenue and profit for its 1H26 results but trimmed its dividend amid increased expenses.

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Dividend Investing

Want to build up a second income? These 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are providing investors with a rising payout.

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy shares in focus after uranium sales fuel revenue jump

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted strong first-half revenue growth and improved balance its sheet on the back of increased uranium sales and…

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero share price an opportunity too good to pass up?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this large decline be an unmissable chance to buy this ASX tech share?

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus interim earnings surge on record profits

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus interim results impress with record revenue, surging profits, and strong new contract wins.

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Dividend Investing

Buy this $11 billion ASX share for healthy growth and income

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think that earnings for this defensive healthcare stock could exceed 20%.

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Earnings Results

AMP FY25 result: 21% profit lift and higher AUM

| Laura Stewart

AMP delivered strong profit growth and higher AUM, while setting up for future leadership and strategy shifts.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX healthcare share could double its value in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are tipping a breakthrough year for the biotech company.

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Earnings Results

Orora earnings: robust half-year profit growth and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Orora reported double-digit profit and revenue growth in 1H26, with cash generation and shareholder returns firmly in focus.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock is projected to pay a 13% yield by 2029

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend yields on the ASX don’t get much bigger than this.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to target global healthcare in 2026 -expert

| Aaron Bell

Should investors be buying healthcare shares this year?

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy posts $557m half-year profit and upgrades guidance

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy's half-year profit fell but improved guidance and steady dividends signal confidence in the outlook.

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Technology Shares

Why did this broker just downgrade its price target on this exciting technology stock?

| Aaron Bell

Is there still upside for Catapult shares?

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Earnings Results

Breville Group posts record half-year sales and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Breville delivered record half-year revenue and a higher interim dividend, with profit up slightly in 1H FY26.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star Resources lifts profit 41%, maintains dividend after active half

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources reported strong profit growth and steady dividends amid major project investment this half.

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Earnings Results

IAG FY26 half-year result: profit down, revenue up, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

IAG’s first-half FY26 profit fell 35% but revenue jumped. Dividend steady and $200 million buy-back announced.

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Earnings Results

ANZ Group posts $1.94b cash profit as costs drop in 1Q26

| Laura Stewart

ANZ Group reported a first-quarter cash profit of $1.94 billion, up 75% as lower expenses fuel earnings growth.

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How to invest

This is the easy way to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest like the Oracle of Omaha? Here's how to do it.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter rates as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock offers upside and a good yield.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Beach Energy, CSL, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts see value in these popular shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bargain buys! – Scoop up these ASX 200 stocks after yesterday's crash

| Aaron Bell

Do either of these ASX 200 companies appeal to you?

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech share after the AI software selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks AI could enhance this tech stock's offering.

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Earnings Results

What is Bell Potter's view on this ASX industrials stock that jumped 3% on earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

How high could this industrials stock go?

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Investing Strategies

My 10 best ASX shares to buy in February

| Grace Alvino

February isn’t about perfect timing. It’s about backing strong businesses for the long haul.

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Earnings Results

What's Morgans' view on these ASX shares following earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Are these stocks a buy, hold or sell after earnings results?

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Best Shares

This Australian stock is 15% cheaper today, but it's a "forever" hold

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't often see the ASX's best stocks go on sale...

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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ETFs

The ASX just got a new ETF that pays monthly dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF will pay 12 dividends a year.

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Defensive Shares

Woolworths shares recover 22% from all-time low: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I'd do with the supermarket's shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for investors.

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Share Market News

Superloop flags $4 million margin risk from AGL telecom business exit

| Laura Stewart

Superloop highlights forecast $4 million annual margin impact after AGL Energy reveals plans to exit its telecommunications business.

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Earnings Results

Income investors are watching these 3 ASX REIT results. Here's the details

| Aaron Teboneras

Arena leads the way as the other 2 ASX REITs play defence.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares have had a stellar month. Is there more upside to come?

| Aaron Teboneras

3 ASX 200 mining shares have surged over the past month. Can the rally continue?

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Opinions

These 3 ASX 200 shares could climb 30% (or higher) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are the stocks I’d be looking at right now.

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Resources Shares

I would skip Northern Star shares and buy these ASX stocks

| Grace Alvino

Big gains can be exciting, but they can also leave little margin for error.

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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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Technology Shares

Is now the time to invest in EOS shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a sharp sell-off, EOS shares have rebounded as investors reassess the business.

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Bank Shares

Here's the outlook for CBA shares in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant posted its latest results this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: You don't want to miss AGL's latest dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL's latest dividend is worth a look.

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