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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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Energy Shares

Should you buy Paladin Energy shares after its strong update?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has upgraded its valuation for this high-flying uranium stock.

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Materials Shares

Up 50% in a month. Why this ASX stock's latest US defence deal has investors paying attention

| Aaron Teboneras

IperionX shares are rallying after landing a US defence-linked titanium order.

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Cheap Shares

Are CSL shares still a bargain at $177?

| Grace Alvino

After a sharp sell-off, expectations have reset. The key question is whether the business has truly changed.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares tumble as cost increase disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Fortescue reported for the second quarter and first half.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is dropping despite delivering strong Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

This stock continues to grow at a strong rate. But not as strong as one of its rivals.

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Gold

Up 222% in a year, $2.8 billion ASX 200 gold stock delivers 'very strong' fourth quarter

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is actively expanding its footprint in Africa.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares this fund manager says are buys for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be the best blue-chips to own.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares increase on strong quarterly cash flows

| Cameron England

Let's take a look.

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