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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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Opinions

Is this the perfect place to start investing in ASX shares with $500?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has a lot to offer investors.

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Gold

Gold price surges to another record high. Why ASX gold stocks could be next

| Aaron Teboneras

The record gold price is reshaping the outlook for ASX gold stocks.

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Share Market News

Red hot: These ASX 200 shares are off to a strong start in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Is there any upside left for these soaring stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer defensive earnings, a good yield and growing payout.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for reliable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer income investors a lot of positives.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Are these ASX 200 shares a buy after yesterday's sell off?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors buy the dip?

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Communication Shares

$20,000 of Telstra shares can net me a $1,774 passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

This business is projected to deliver major income…

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Bank Shares

CBA shares could crash below $100 in 2026: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the banking giant's share could tumble this year.

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Dividend Investing

The perfect retirement stock with a 4.4% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

4.4% that pays out monthly? Yes please.

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AI Stocks

Which AI themes should investors be targeting in 2026?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have portfolio exposure to these AI themes?

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Opinions

1 ASX blue-chip share and one small-cap share to buy in 2026: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities.

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Dividend Investing

Consider these 2 ASX mining stocks for high dividend yields

| Marc Van Dinther

The two bruised coal shares are top when it comes to dividends.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have enormous long-term potential, in my view.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week today.

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ETFs

New to Investing? Here are 3 ASX ETFs to get you started

| James Mickleboro

Not sure where to begin? These funds could be a good starting point.

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Growth Shares

3 amazing ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be going places over the next two decades. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Dividend Investing

Why this 3.3% dividend yield might be a rare passive income opportunity

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ASX share is a rare income opportunity.

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Energy Shares

Investors are buying this ASX coal stock again today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Coronado shares jump as coal prices rebound, but the stock remains well below last year’s highs.

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Resources Shares

Australian silver shares jump after a strong week for the price of the precious metal

| Cameron England

It's lining up to be another strong year for the silver price.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Resources Shares

Up 167% in a year, why this ASX silver stock is surging again today

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver’s record-breaking rally is sending this ASX silver stock higher again.

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AI Stocks

My top 3 artificial intelligence ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Grace Alvino

AI isn’t a future concept anymore. The question is how to invest in it sensibly today.

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Dividend Investing

Why I expect a 2026 dividend boost from ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Evolution Mining shares

| Bernd Struben

I expect ASX 200 gold stocks, including Northern Star and Evolution Mining, will reward passive income investors with even higher…

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, Super Retail, and Tamboran shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Imricor Medical, Light & Wonder, and PWR shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Communication Shares

This is the stock price I would buy Telstra shares at

| Sebastian Bowen

What is the right price for Telstra?

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BNPL shares

Could the Zip share price benefit from Trump's latest proposal?

| Leigh Gant

BNPL interest jumped on US credit card news, but what is the real impact for Zip?

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Gold

Up 9,800% in a year, this ASX gold stock just delivered another major drilling surprise

| Aaron Teboneras

New drilling results from Dateline Resources highlight further gold potential at its Colosseum project.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares trading higher as new local Chief Executive announced

| Cameron England

A key role remains unfilled, however.

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Share Market News

Domino's Pizza Enterprises appoints new ANZ CEO and boosts executive team

| Laura Stewart

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises names a new Australia and New Zealand CEO and expands its CFO’s role to drive its turnaround…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX 200 copper stocks like Sandfire and BHP shares could be in the sweet spot in 2026

| Bernd Struben

I think BHP, Sandfire, and Capstone Copper could deliver some outsized returns in 2026. Here's why.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Small Cap Shares

3 growing small cap ASX shares with huge potential

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated small caps could be destined for big things.

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Industrials Shares

Why investors are watching this ASX defence stock today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX defence stock is in focus today after announcing a major counter-drone acquisition.

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Resources Shares

This lithium company has hit a new 12-month high on expansion news

| Cameron England

A fast-track to more production has been identified.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I would buy in 2026 and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

If I could only own two ETFs for the long run, I’d focus on global exposure and simplicity.

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Healthcare Shares

Which biotech company's shares have rocketed to a new high on good news?

| Cameron England

A key US approval is great news for this company.

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