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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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Healthcare Shares

The earnings were awful, but here's why I'm still holding my CSL shares

| Sebastian Bowen

All hope might not be lost with this fallen angel.

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Bank Shares

Brokers re-rate CBA and ANZ shares after banks stun the market

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares reached a record $40.95 on Friday while CBA lifted to $179.27 before reversing course.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet shares dip as investors digest latest news

| Aaron Teboneras

PointsBet shares slip on a Canadian compliance update.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares could go how high?

| Cameron England

This insurer has weathered the storms well so far.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for income? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting some good yields from these top stocks.

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Technology Shares

Why WiseTech shares are plunging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares tumble 11% as global tech selling intensifies.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cochlear, Nick Scali, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Lows

13 ASX 200 shares hit multi-year lows as the market takes a breather

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is down on Friday after a strong week that saw the ASX 200 lift to a 14-week high…

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How to invest

ASX beginner? Here's what I would do if I were starting with $500

| Grace Alvino

If I were starting with $500, I’d focus on habits, not hype.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech just entered a trading halt. Here's what we know

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX biotech Botanix pauses trading ahead of a funding update.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Cochlear dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted savagely to Cochlear today.

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

To pick up a dividend payment, you must own the stock before the ex-dividend date.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, GQG, NextDC, and Origin Energy shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Amcor shares jump 10% higher in February. Is there more upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week. But why?

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs I think could beat the Australian share market over the next 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If the goal is market outperformance, I think these growth-focused ETFs are worth considering.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Orora shares a buy following their half-year results?

| Cameron England

Opinions are mixed about the future of this ASX 200 stock.

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Gold

Are Northern Star Resources shares a buy following their profit results?

| Cameron England

This gold producer looks undervalued.

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Financial Shares

Why are AMP shares lifting off in Friday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are shrugging off the ASX sell-down today and piling into AMP shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why Nib shares are edging higher after today's update

| Aaron Teboneras

NIB shares tick up following the company's travel brand sale.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear shares sink 17% on results day

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this blue chip today?

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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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