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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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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is up 5% on results and 'unprecedented demand'

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator had a strong six months.

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Earnings Results

Perpetual posts higher earnings and tight cost control for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual reports 12% underlying profit growth and a 2% rise in revenue for 1H26.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this business for excellent dividend income in the coming years.

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Earnings Results

Capricorn Metals declares maiden dividend and record profit

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals posted record first-half results and will pay its maiden fully franked dividend after strong performance at Karlawinda.

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Earnings Results

Worley posts HY26 results

| Laura Stewart

Worley reports half-year 2026 results with resilient earnings, a larger project backlog, and an interim dividend for investors.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares paused ahead of company announcement

| Laura Stewart

Trading in Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares is paused as investors await a further announcement from the company.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I invested in last week with $4,000

| Tristan Harrison

Share prices were down and I was feeling greedy (not fearful).

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Earnings Results

Ramsay Health Care posts 1H FY26 earnings; lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Ramsay Health Care posted half-year earnings growth, higher dividends, and announced a potential Ramsay Santé share distribution.

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Earnings Results

Lynas Rare Earths earnings: Profit jumps as growth strategy kicks off

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths reported strong earnings growth and launched a new strategy as global demand for rare earths intensifies.

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Share Market News

DroneShield wins $21.7m in western military contracts

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield landed six new contracts worth $21.7 million for counter-drone systems, with delivery due in early 2026.

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Earnings Results

Atlas Arteria results: 2025 toll revenue climbs, 40c distribution on track

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria’s 2025 results show higher toll revenue and a reaffirmed 40c distribution guidance for investors.

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ETFs

Niche ASX ETFs headed for massive growth

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these sectors in your portfolio?

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Dividend Investing

Chasing income? These top ASX dividend shares could deliver

| Marc Van Dinther

Both sector leaders offer up to 5% dividend yield and upside.

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Earnings Results

Sigma Healthcare shares: 1H26 profit and sales leap

| Laura Stewart

Sigma Healthcare reported double-digit sales and profit growth for 1H26, with Chemist Warehouse network expansion driving the result.

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Earnings Results

Qantas earnings: Profit up, higher dividends, and bigger fleet for FY26

| Laura Stewart

Qantas Airways reports higher 1H26 profit, increases shareholder returns, and outlines ongoing fleet renewal and growth plans.

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Earnings Results

Westgold Resources posts record profit and revenue for H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources delivered record profit and revenue in H1 FY26, boosted by higher gold prices and production growth.

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Earnings Results

Vault Minerals posts half-year earnings; declares maiden dividend

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals declares maiden dividend, and increases gold price exposure for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Corporate Travel Management posts $348.5m 1H26 revenue and UK remediation update

| Laura Stewart

Corporate Travel Management posts $348.5m in unaudited 1H26 revenue and progresses UK remediation, aiming for ASX relisting in 2026.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy, hold, or sell: Has the Woolworths share price peaked?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this blue chip.

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ETFs

5 amazing ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds standout as buy and hold candidates.

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Earnings Results

Air New Zealand reports half-year loss

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand reported a first-half loss, driven by engine maintenance delays and ongoing cost pressures.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue chip stocks I would buy with $50,000

| Grace Alvino

Market cycles come and go. I want businesses I can hold through all of them.

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Share Market News

Why ASX tech shares still deserve a place in your portfolio in 2026

| James Mickleboro

It has been a difficult start to the year for the tech sector.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend stocks built to pay you year after year

| Grace Alvino

I am not chasing the highest yield. I am looking for ASX dividend stocks built to keep paying year after…

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Technology Shares

3 unmissable Aussie stocks to buy before they pop

| Grace Alvino

Short-term fear can disconnect price from long-term potential.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Tabcorp shares a buy after soaring 24% following its half-year result?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how much further analysts expect to climb this year.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I would buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Income investors could do a lot worse than these quality shares.

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ETFs

How to invest like Warren Buffett using ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Buffett investing does not have to be complicated. Here's the easy way to do it.

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Broker Notes

How high could Woolworths shares rise in 2026?

| Aaron Bell

Here's the fresh outlook for Woolworths shares.

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Best Shares

1 Australian stock I'd buy on any dip

| Sebastian Bowen

High-quality companies rarely go on sale.

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Broker Notes

How do experts view Fortescue, Ebos Group and Woodside Energy shares after earnings?

| Aaron Bell

Here's an updated view on these blue-chip stocks.

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ETFs

The easy way for Aussies to invest globally on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in more than Australian stocks? Here are three easy ways to do it.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd back to beat the market over the next decade

| Grace Alvino

These are the ASX growth shares I would back for a decade.

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Industrials Shares

How does Morgans view these soaring ASX industrials stocks following earnings results

| Aaron Bell

These companies enjoyed big gains yesterday on earnings results.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Up 172% in a year, why this surging ASX All Ords gold stock is forecast to more than double investors' money again

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this outperforming ASX gold stock to more than double again. But why?

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Technology Shares

Are WiseTech shares a buy, hold or sell after announcing 2,000 job cuts?

| Aaron Bell

Yesterday the company announced AI disruption will lead to 2,000 job cuts.

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How to invest

How to build serious wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how anyone can create wealth in the share market.

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Bank Shares

Is the party over for the CBA share price?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts think will happen to the stock from here.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Domino's shares a buy, sell or hold after its half-year result?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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