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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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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather dig into these shares than BHP. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX shares that could keep riding this commodities boom

| Sebastian Bowen

Mining is hot on the ASX right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 utilities shares led the market last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Utilities and energy outperformed while the benchmark index weakened a little last week.

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Retirement

5 fantastic ASX shares to buy for an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be suitable for a self-managed super fund. Let's find out why.

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Technology Shares

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one of Australia’s leading lights.

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Growth Shares

Forget PLS shares! This ASX growth stock is tipped to rise 60% by 2027

| James Mickleboro

Could this beaten down stock follow PLS' lead and rebound strongly. Bell Potter thinks it could.

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Materials Shares

Experts call time on these rip-snorting ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX 200 mining stocks have risen by 160% and 230%, respectively, over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

DroneShield hits $200m milestone as 9.2m options vest and 2025 expense revealed

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield reached a $200m milestone, vesting 9.2m employee options and booking a $23.5m non-cash expense in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

This 9% yield is one I'm comfortable holding for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a history of paying large dividends.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes the funds top long-term picks for Aussie investors.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 50 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Want a comfortable retirement? Here's how much you need in super.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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How to invest

How to make $24,000 in passive income a year

| James Mickleboro

Here are the steps to take if you want to build a significant passive income from ASX shares.

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How to invest

Any ASX investor can use this simple 3-stock portfolio to build wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

These three investments are simple and hands-off...

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for genuine global exposure

| Marc Van Dinther

This ASX line up covers most of the world’s opportunity set in a easy-to-manage way.

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Personal Finance

If a 25-year-old invests $1,250 a month in ASX stocks, here's what they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the right path to build long-term wealth.

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Small Cap Shares

The ASX small-cap stock that could be set to boom

| Aaron Bell

This iron ore producer is expected to keep steaming ahead.

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Technology Shares

Down 40% in 3 months: Are Life360 shares still a buy? 

| Melissa Maddison

After the Life360 share price fall, is it still a buy?

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How to invest

How to build a $50,000 portfolio with ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard to build wealth in the share market. Here's how you can do it.

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How to invest

How much could I make investing $500 a month in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Making patient investments over the long term could be the key to building significant wealth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week today.

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Investing Strategies

3 outstanding ASX shares the market seems to be ignoring

| Grace Alvino

Some ASX shares fall out of favour due to uncertainty rather than broken fundamentals.

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Materials Shares

ASX silver shares streak higher as silver price nears US$100

| Bronwyn Allen

Silver and other precious metals hit new record prices today.

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Energy Shares

An Australian energy stock poised for major growth in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

An Australian uranium producer could benefit from rising nuclear demand and tighter global supply.

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Best Shares

1 ASX dividend share set to excel long term, even while down 13%

| Sebastian Bowen

Good quality shares don't often sell off at this margin.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Netwealth, Santos, and South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares following updates.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in GDX ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you invested in the VanEck Gold Miners AUD ETF?

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Growth Shares

My 3 higher-risk, high-reward ASX stock recommendations for February 2026

| Grace Alvino

For investors willing to accept uncertainty, selective risk can sometimes be rewarded.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Northern Star, Objective Corp, and Rox shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to invest in right now

| Grace Alvino

Defensive earnings, scale, and long-term relevance matter more than chasing market trends.

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Technology Shares

Up 29% today. Why Life360 shares are surging on record results

| Aaron Teboneras

Life360 shares jump as record results and upbeat outlook surprise the market.

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Industrials Shares

Coventry Group shares fell today but is the turnaround finally taking shape?

| Kevin Gandiya

Management struck a cautiously optimistic tone in the latest trading update.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial responds to ASX on disclosure and governance

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial updates shareholders on ASX compliance and new governance controls around performance rights disclosure.

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Gold

ASX gold shares go crazy as gold price rips toward US$5,000 on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price hit a new record of US$4,958 per ounce in early afternoon trading.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Dateline, DroneShield, and Lindian shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Which copper developer's shares are flying after a positive economic study for their proposed mine?

| Cameron England

The numbers are stacking up for this offshore mining project.

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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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Earnings Results

Alcoa shares dip despite 25% earnings boost in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

On the back of a strongly rising aluminium price, Alcoa also doubled its EBITDA in the fourth quarter of FY25.

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Healthcare Shares

Heart tech firm's shares surge after huge capital raise

| Cameron England

A strategic investor has also jumped on board.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small cap has quietly crushed the market and its latest result shows why

| Kevin Gandiya

This small-cap industrial has once again shown why it’s become a quiet favourite among long-term investors.

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