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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 share crashed 6% yesterday – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

Is this struggling insurance company a buy-low?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be good or bad? Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts are calling time on these three outperforming ASX 200 giants. But why?

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Retirement

The ASX 200 shares I'd be comfortable holding in an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these blue chips could be good picks for an SMSF.

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Investing Strategies

Should you buy BHP, CSL, and DroneShield shares? Here's my take

| Grace Alvino

These opportunities make a lot of sense if you’re willing to think long term.

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Earnings Results

Are Nick Scali and Northern Star Resources shares a buy, hold or sell before earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

What should investors expect this earnings season?

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Technology Shares

Did you know WiseTech shares are trading at their biggest discount in their history?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks the selloff has been unjustified.

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Resources Shares

Sun Silver shares to soar 235% in 12 months, tips expert

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX silver stock has already gained 160% in new value over the past 12 months.

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ETFs

Investment themes investors should be watching closely – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Themes investors should be paying attention to.

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Growth Shares

These 3 ASX 200 stocks have already soared 20% to 30% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The commodities boom has fuelled strong price growth for some stocks.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares drop 50% from their peak: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the tech stock this year.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL prepares for half-year results as CEO transition comes into focus

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL prepares to report its half-year results as investors digest a surprise CEO transition.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares right now

| Aaron Bell

These dividend shares are growing.

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Small Cap Shares

3 super small-cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

Big things could come from small places according to Bell Potter.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares climb 10% higher this week. Can they keep going?

| Samantha Menzies

The BNPL provider's shares have turned around this week.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp or QBE shares a better buy after yesterday's sell-off?

| Aaron Bell

Which insurer is a better buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why this standout ASX 200 share can keep racing up

| Marc Van Dinther

After a positive start this year, most experts see more upside.

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Share Market News

ASX Limited CEO to step down as CHESS project enters new phase

| Laura Stewart

ASX Limited has announced CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026 as the CHESS project approaches release.

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Earnings Results

Computershare lifts outlook and dividend after solid 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Computershare increases EPS and dividend, and upgrades its outlook following a solid first half of FY26.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock has a 'strong runway' and offers a 24% total return

| James Mickleboro

18% upside and a 6% dividend yield could be on offer with this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 62 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

And how to catch up if you’re behind.

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Share Market News

CSL names Gordon Naylor interim CEO as Dr Paul McKenzie retires

| Laura Stewart

CSL names Gordon Naylor as interim CEO after Dr Paul McKenzie's retirement, marking a new chapter for the ASX healthcare…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just pared back yesterday's explosive rise.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are buys with 20%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker remains positive on these blue chips following their results releases.

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Growth Shares

5 amazing ASX shares that could build serious wealth for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are five shares that could be destined for big things in the future.

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Cheap Shares

3 beaten-down ASX 200 shares to pick up in February

| Aaron Teboneras

These beaten-down ASX 200 shares are nearing 52-week lows with upcoming results that could shift sentiment.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bubs, Origin Energy, 4D Medical shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors.

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Gold

Could the gold price reach US$7,000 per ounce? This expert thinks so

| Bronwyn Allen

An analyst at the world's largest bank has high hopes for the gold price in 2026.

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ETFs

3 easy ways to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here are three easy ways for Aussie investors to gain exposure to the artificial intelligence megatrend.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to storm 50% to 60% higher this year

| Samantha Menzies

Each of these shares are trading in the green on Tuesday afternoon.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these the best blue-chip ASX shares money can buy?

| Grace Alvino

These are businesses I’d feel comfortable owning regardless of market conditions.

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Gold

Gold vs silver. Here's where I'd put my money in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Precious metals are back in focus, but gold and silver carry very different risk profiles.

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Retirement

How I would aim to build a $500,000 ASX retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

I don’t think building a meaningful retirement portfolio needs to be complicated.

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Broker Notes

Morgans upgrades 3 ASX shares to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

The broker is tipping these buy-rated shares to rise 20% to 75%.

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Communication Shares

Near 52-week lows: Which ASX media share is the smarter buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

The outlook is cautiously optimistic, but one stock seem to be favoured.

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Technology Shares

This speed camera firm's shares are accelerating on a new contract win

| Cameron England

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Why Amplitude Energy, G8 Education, Pmet Resources, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX shares this fund manager rates as buys!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be underrated buys. Here’s why…

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Resources Shares

Tin time? Let's have a look at this four-bagger

| Cameron England

This tin company is looking cheap, one broker says.

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