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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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Energy Shares

AGL Energy versus Origin Energy shares: Which is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s my pick between the two ASX energy stocks.

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Growth Shares

How I'd look for ASX growth shares today that could double my money

| James Mickleboro

It might not be as hard as you think to achieve this.

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ETFs

Invest in the best stocks in the world with these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you want to invest outside Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be buys and better than Australia's largest bank.

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX growth stocks to buy even if there's a stock market sell-off in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Market volatility is uncomfortable, but some businesses are built to keep growing regardless of sentiment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

5 reasons to buy Woolworths shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

With bad news largely priced in and earnings expected to rebound, Woolworths could be an appealing large-cap recovery story in…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great picks for income investors.

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Best Shares

These ASX shares won big last year and are still excellent buys for 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Winners tend to keep on winning...

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper-focused ETF invests in mining companies all over the world, including several ASX stocks.

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How to invest

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys right now. Here's what they are recommending.

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ETFs

Investing in the VanEck International Quality ETF (QUAL)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has delivered some massive returns in recent years...

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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 positive note? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How to turn ASX dividends into long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy could be an easy way to build wealth in the share market.

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Gold

Why I think ASX 200 gold shares like Newmont and Northern Star will keep surging higher in 2026

| Bernd Struben

After smashing the benchmark in 2025, I think Northern Star, Newmont and rival ASX 200 gold stocks will outperform again…

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Energy Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX uranium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on these three stocks

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Dividend Investing

Here's my top ASX dividend stock for 2026

| Grace Alvino

With a growing dividend, resilient traffic trends, and inflation-linked revenue, this is my top ASX dividend stock for 2026.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose by 6.8% in 2025, but as always, there were stocks that outperformed.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Which ones are buys and which one is a hold? Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was yet another positive day for Australian investors.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The wrong way to fix housing affordability

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The wrong way to do the right thing.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that could be perfect for beginner investors in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investing journey this year? Here are three funds to consider.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares vs. BHP: Which delivered superior returns in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the 12-month returns of the two biggest ASX 200 mining shares, BHP and Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Silver just tumbled 5% today. What on earth is going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver fell 5% after record highs as profit taking hit demand.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs reveals 2026 predictions for S&P 500 and other global markets

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the outlook?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks are built to keep paying and paying

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two of the ASX's best dividend payers...

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Financial Shares

NIB share price up 22% in 12 months, but could face short-term weakness. Here's what investors should know

| Aaron Teboneras

NIB shares have risen strongly over the past year, but recent weakness suggests momentum may be easing.

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 lithium stocks like Liontown and Mineral Resources are making waves today

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about ASX lithium miners like Liontown and Mineral Resources?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are The Lottery Corporation shares a buy, sell or hold at current levels?

| Cameron England

A lack of jackpots might weigh on upcoming results.

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Share Market News

Top 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the worst performing sector, as demonstrated by the comparatively mild price growth of the top 3 stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Amaero, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, BlueScope, Catalyst Metals, and Ryman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. What's going on?

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Technology Shares

2 magnificent ASX tech stocks to buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Quietly essential, globally relevant, and built for the long term. These are two ASX tech stocks I’m watching closely in…

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Energy Shares

After 5 days of straight gains, is oil setting up for its next move?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices pause after a 5-day rally as markets weigh geopolitical risks and global supply pressures.

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Resources Shares

Gallium has been earmarked as a critical mineral. Here's how you can get exposure on the ASX

| Cameron England

These four companies are all looking to become producers.

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Index investing

Investing in the Vangaurd International Shares ETF (VGS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's portfolio might shock you...

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Healthcare Shares

Why investors are watching this ASX healthcare stock

| Aaron Teboneras

A fresh clinical update has been released.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 mining stocks including Mineral Resources and BHP shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Mineral Resources join the pack of ASX mining stocks racing to new one-year-plus highs today.

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Opinions

Up 735% in a year! The red-hot EOS share price is smashing Droneshield and other defence stocks

| Samantha Menzies

Investor interest in defence stocks has boomed.

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Healthcare Shares

This biotech is up more than 20% on new deal news

| Cameron England

Revenue will flow under this global deal just announced.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Morgans gives its verdict on 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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