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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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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great picks for passive income.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs are already up between 11% and 21% in 2026!

| Aaron Bell

Do you have these funds in your portfolio?

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price is a buy after the RBA rate hike – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

UBS is optimistic about the potential of this business.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much do you need to invest to make $500 per month?

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much you’d need to unlock significant passive income.

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Investing Strategies

If I could only buy 3 stocks in 2026, I'd pick these

| Grace Alvino

These are the three businesses I’d feel comfortable owning through volatility and cycles.

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Earnings Results

What can investors expect from ResMed, Cochlear and CSL shares this reporting season?

| Aaron Bell

Here's updated analysis on three of Australia's largest healthcare stocks.

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Earnings Results

Are these ASX REITs a buy, hold or sell this earnings season?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what brokers are saying about these REITs

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this ASX consumer discretionary stock a buy after yesterday's crash?

| Aaron Bell

After yesterday's 5% fall, what is Bell Potter's outlook?

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX healthcare stock is a speculative buy

| Aaron Bell

This ASX healthcare stock has plenty of upside according to Bell Potter.

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Financial Shares

Which financial stock is Macquarie Tipping to return 50%?

| Cameron England

This investment firm's shares are looking cheap.

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Blue Chip Shares

Instead of Westpac shares, I would buy these ASX blue chips

| Grace Alvino

For new money, I’d rather back established businesses with clearer growth runways than rely on the domestic banking cycle.

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Growth Shares

3 Aussie stocks to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why I would hold onto these shares for the long haul.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

The best Australian dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

I’m not chasing yield. I’m looking for businesses that can deliver reliable income for decades.

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market crash before the end of 2026?

| Grace Alvino

Market volatility feels uncomfortable, but history shows it’s often the price of long-term returns rather than a warning sign.

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Growth Shares

These ASX shares look cheap and could reward patient investors

| Marc Van Dinther

At current levels, these cheap stocks offer upside, but patience is required.

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Defensive Shares

Australian defensive stocks to buy now for stability

| Sebastian Bowen

With global uncertainty still high, here are three defensive ASX stocks that could potentially help protect your portfolio in 2026.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares FDA meeting feedback on NNZ-2591 clinical programs

| Laura Stewart

Neuren shares FDA feedback on NNZ-2591 development plans in HIE and PTHS, with next steps and management insights.

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Bank Shares

Don't buy CBA shares until this happens

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank has a big announcement scheduled for next week...

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons ASX dividend shares could help you retire early

| Grace Alvino

For me, early retirement isn’t about big wins. It’s about letting dividends grow steadily until income replaces the need to…

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

Here's where I'd put $10,000 right now.

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ETFs

3 super ASX ETFs to add to your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer SMSF investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a strong hump day session today.

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Earnings Results

Why these 2 ASX REITs are in the red after today's results

| Aaron Teboneras

These 2 ASX REIT shares fall as their half-year results fail to impress investors.

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Materials Shares

Brokers reiterate their buy recommendations following Amcor's result

| Cameron England

The packaging giant's shares are looking cheap.

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52-Week Lows

3 quality ASX shares to buy after hitting a 52-week low

| Aaron Teboneras

3 high-quality ASX shares have been sold hard and now trade at 52-week lows.

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Growth Shares

3 Australian stocks that are my best buy and holds for 2026

| James Mickleboro

These three stocks could be destined for big things in the future.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy NAB shares in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant is still a good buy in my eyes.

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Share Gainers

Why Amcor, Brazilian Rare Earths, Northern Star, and Pinnacle shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on hump day. But why?

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Opinions

Forget Zip shares, I'd buy this fintech stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

I think this fintech share offers good potential this year.

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Technology Shares

Xero crashes 14% to a multi-year low. What on earth is going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

Xero shares sink 14% to a multi-year low as AI fears hammer tech stocks.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie says this mineral sands miner could deliver better than 80% returns!

| Cameron England

There's scope to grow, a new report says.

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Financial Shares

This financial stock could deliver better than 60% returns, one broker says

| Cameron England

Look past the weak first-half result for value, Morgans says.

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Technology Shares

Why Xero shares are now back in the buy zone

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects a much better year ahead for Xero shares. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the battered Bitcoin price tumbling again today?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors are selling their Bitcoin holdings. But why?

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is rocketing 6% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares jump as gold prices rebound sharply and lift sentiment across the sector.

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX shares make me rich?

| Grace Alvino

I’m not buying these for next year. I’m buying them for what they could become in a decade.

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Share Fallers

Why Hot Chili, Jumbo, PYC, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Why are shares in this gold developer heading higher after a capital raise?

| Cameron England

An aggressive exploration program is planned.

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