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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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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 45 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How do you compare to the average?

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Opinions

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This sell-off is a great buying opportunity.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that could be overdue for a new year jump

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the market prices in too much bad news, too quickly.

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How to invest

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

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate income. But how could you do it?

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Economy

What the stronger Australian dollar means for your shares

| Cameron England

The Australian dollar has been performing strongly recently, with major tailwinds suggesting it will remain that way for a while.…

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy after the brutal tech selloff

| James Mickleboro

Wanting tech exposure after this week's meltdown? Here are three funds that could help.

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Energy Shares

Are Beach Energy shares a buy after its results?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this energy producer.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Gold

Gold price recovers as reasons for buying 'remain in place, but are also compounding'

| Bronwyn Allen

Global precious metals manager, Sprott, says the case for gold is based on strengthening long-term trends.

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Blue Chip Shares

Ord Minnett has a 'strongly positive view' on this ASX 200 star

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this blue chip.

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Growth Shares

These 4 ASX 200 stocks could jump another 70% to 80% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are expected to rocket higher.

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season officially started this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks jumping higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors shrugged off the broader market retrace and piled into these three ASX 200 stocks this week.

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Technology Shares

Why EOS shares are halted today after a sharp sell-off

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors await a response to a short seller report.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares rocket 70% higher. Is it too late to buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the miner this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why UBS says it's time to sell Treasury Wine Estates shares

| Cameron England

Doubts cast on turnaround plans.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How is your super actually invested?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The job is only half done.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares diving 13% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

And why is 2026 starting out so poorly for the tech sector?

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Bank Shares

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Westpac shares.

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Lotus Resources, REA, and Web Travel shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Materials Shares

The lithium price could increase by how much!

| Cameron England

Robust demand from electric vehicles spells good news for lithium producers.

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Bank Shares

Westpac vs CBA shares, which is the better buy?

| Grace Alvino

If I had to choose one Australian bank today, I’d rather own quality than chase yield.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has now halved since October. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum are both crashing again on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, HMC Capital, ResMed, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff and are pushing higher on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Capstone Copper shares in a slump despite good news out of Chile

| Cameron England

Strike action has come to an end.

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Gold

Up more than 100% in a year, this gold stock could double again one broker says

| Cameron England

A key approval process kicked off this week.

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ETFs

Here are my 2 favourite ASX ETFs to buy for high-yield passive income in 2026

| Grace Alvino

I want passive income that’s dependable, diversified, and doesn’t require constant tinkering.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX uranium stock crashing 30%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock has lost almost a third of its value today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Web Travel share price crashing 41% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Web Travel shares today. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Austal shares crash over 30% from their peak. Is it time to buy?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX defence stock boomed last month.

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Communication Shares

News Corp shares plunge to a fresh 12-month low on earnings results

| Cameron England

A solid result has not impressed the market.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher after Glencore merger collapses

| James Mickleboro

The parties couldn't come to an agreement.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy for its 5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Qantas’ dividend about to fly higher?

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Earnings Results

Why is the REA share price crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

This property listings company is having a day to forget on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 43% since December, ASX 300 healthcare share announces milestone achievement

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare stock is working across 140 clinical sites.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX penny stock could rocket 40%, says broker

| James Mickleboro

Here's the small cap that Bell Potter is recommending to clients with a high tolerance for risk.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Top broker forecasts another 83% upside for this outperforming ASX All Ords tech stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects outsized gains from this ASX All Ords tech stock in 2026. But why?

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ETFs

Want to invest in the best stocks in the world? Try these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking international? Here are three funds to consider buying.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Retail REIT posts higher earnings and distributions in 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported higher earnings and distributions for 1H FY26, with strong occupancy and portfolio growth.

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