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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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Growth Shares

The bulls are coming: 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now to get ahead

| Grace Alvino

When the bulls return, I think these shares could be in demand with investors.

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Energy Shares

Up 34% in 12 months, here's why Amplitude Energy shares can keep rising

| Aaron Bell

Are these energy shares a buy, hold or sell according to Bell Potter?

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How to invest

Here's how to invest $50 a month in ASX shares to aim for $10,000

| James Mickleboro

You could build wealth by skipping a couple of coffees a week.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price climbed another 3% on Thursday. What's next for the banking giant in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

ASX bank stocks are in the spotlight right now.

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Materials Shares

Lynas, South32, Liontown: Can these surging shares go higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the latest expert ratings and price targets.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be top picks for income investors right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 beaten-down ASX blue-chip tech shares I'd buy today

| Aaron Teboneras

2 oversold ASX tech blue chips stand out as long-term opportunities after sharp sell-offs.

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Cheap Shares

Why I would invest $10,000 in these cheap ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Sharp share price falls can create opportunity when business quality remains intact.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Which ASX 200 coal share is this fundie buying more of?

| Bronwyn Allen

And should you buy it, too?

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Healthcare Shares

Has this ASX 200 stock just turned the corner after 7% surge?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think the volatile biotech share can sustain the rally this time.

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Gold

Bell Potter says this ASX 200 gold share is a buy with 18% upside

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner could be heading even higher according to the broker.

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How to invest

Want to buy platinum in 2026? Here are 2 ways to do it

| Sebastian Bowen

Platinum has done even better than gold over the past year.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares I would buy before February

| Grace Alvino

Reporting season is on the horizon but I wouldn't let that stop me buying these shares.

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Retirement

Can you afford to retire in 2026? Find out in 2 minutes

| Leigh Gant

Before you decide to retire in 2026, take two minutes to pressure-test your finances the smart way.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, Hub24, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these top stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX just snapped a three-day losing streak.

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Retail Shares

Premier Investments shares surge 10% on broker upgrade. Has this ASX retailer finally turned the corner?

| Aaron Teboneras

Premier Investments shares rebound sharply after a broker upgrade.

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Blue Chip Shares

The ASX blue chip shares I'd trust with my money

| James Mickleboro

Do you have money to invest? Here are three blue chips you can trust.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors wanting to make portfolio additions in 2026.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share up 93% in six months?

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says the tailwinds include rising commodities, strategic decisions, and new capital flows into hard assets.

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Resources Shares

So the PLS share price made it past $5. Big deal. What's next?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium miner's shares are rocketing higher.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these two businesses as appealing dividend stocks.

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Gold

After today's 8% plunge, is Northern Star now a buy for gold investors?

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares are sliding nearly 9% after a softer guidance.

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Energy Shares

Best 3 ASX 200 uranium shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium shares flourished as nations adopted policies for locally-produced nuclear power.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as lower unemployment raises the risk of an interest rate hike

| Bronwyn Allen

New jobs data has enhanced fears of an interest rate hike to quell resurgent inflation.

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ETFs

Astronomical returns: Best 6 ASX ETFs holding international shares for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs delivered astronomical total returns of between 81% and 156% last year.

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Materials Shares

These two packaging majors are tipped to return better than 25%

| Cameron England

There's money to be made in boxes and bottles, Jarden says.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Generation Development, Northern Star, and Pantoro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

South32 shares hit a 12-month high after a solid first-half performance

| Cameron England

Good numbers delivered across the board.

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

With gold up 71%, which is the best ASX gold ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to gold.

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How to invest

How I would invest $3,000 in ASX shares if I were starting today

| Grace Alvino

You do not need a big balance to get started.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

At $31, are Woolworths shares still a slam-dunk buy?

| Grace Alvino

After a difficult year, earnings are stabilising and confidence is slowly returning.

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ETFs

Passive income investors: This ASX stock has a 7.4% dividend yield with monthly payouts

| Samantha Menzies

This stock is a fantastic monthly earner.

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Gold

Pantoro shares plunge 10% today. What just happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pantoro shares fall sharply despite a strong quarterly result and solid cash balance.

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Travel Shares

Which airline could deliver almost 25% returns? See what the analysts say

| Cameron England

Jarden has run the ruler over the aviation sector and likes what it sees.

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Broker Notes

Looking for double-digit returns? Check out RBC Capital Markets' picks ahead of reporting season

| Cameron England

These shares could deliver strong upside.

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Resources Shares

Up 108% in a year, why this buy-rated ASX 300 mining stock is tipped for more outperformance

| Bernd Struben

A top broker is flagging more gains ahead for this surging ASX 300 mining stock. But why?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy aiming for big returns for the next 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These funds have big potential over the long term.

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