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Energy Shares

$2,000 invested in Boss Energy shares at the start of 2026 is already worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are in for a surprise.

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Dividend Investing

Buying ASX shares for passive income? Here's how Woodside, Fortescue and CBA shares stack up

| Bernd Struben

Do Woodside, CBA, or Fortescue shares pay the most passive income?

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows: Are they a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares may be soaring, but some stocks in other sectors are floundering at 52-week lows.

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Gold

Why Bell Potter just upgraded its valuation of this ASX gold stock by 39%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is a big fan of this gold miner and was impressed with its quarterly update.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Vulcan share price down today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan secures major funding as investors reassess execution risk and construction timelines.

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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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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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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares just re-rated by Morgans

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are all the rage at the moment as many commodities continue to roar higher.

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical shares jump again today. Here's what investors liked

| Aaron Teboneras

Commercial momentum builds following a busy quarterly update.

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Bank Shares

Where will CBA shares be in 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's next five years could be quite different to its last five...

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I'd put my money elsewhere this week.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 Australian stocks I would buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Both companies operate platforms that can keep growing even when conditions aren’t perfect.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles stock? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Coles outshone Woolies when it comes to dividends?

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Gold

Is Bitcoin digital gold? It seems investors prefer the real thing

| Sebastian Bowen

Store of value? Perhaps not.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that returned 40% to 100% in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Defence, mining, and the global energy transition are the key themes of these ASX ETFs.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging ahead of the benchmark this week.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 energy stocks like Santos and Woodside shares are ending the week with a bang

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Santos and Woodside shares today as ASX energy stocks rally.

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Resources Shares

This 10-bagger silver stock has just updated its mining plans

| Cameron England

A 10-year mining plan has been laid out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Appen, Nine Entertainment, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

I think the market is wrong about CSL shares

| Grace Alvino

When a world-class business loses tens of billions in value, I think it’s worth asking whether the market has overreacted.

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Share Fallers

Why Imricor, Ioneer, Star, and Whitehaven Coal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Eight stocks to buy in the bruised tech sector according to RBC

| Cameron England

Looking for a bargain in the tech sector? Look no further.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares sink 6% despite positive EBITDA

| Kevin Gandiya

The December quarter delivered a sharp swing from prior quarterly losses but comes with caveats.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price surging 67% since Wednesday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have lit a fuse under the Appen share price. But why?

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Technology Shares

How much could $1,000 in WiseTech shares be worth in 3 years?

| Grace Alvino

If execution improves and confidence returns, I think the next few years could look very different.

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Resources Shares

Up 333% since April, why is this ASX silver share tumbling on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX silver share is expanding its mining footprint in the United States.

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Energy Shares

Uranium goes nuclear as prices surge 7% and hit a 23-month high

| Aaron Teboneras

Uranium prices surge to a 23-month high as demand strengthens and supply tightens.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing this lithium developer's shares to crash deep into the red? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Nine Entertainment shares jump on major acquisition and strategic shift

| Cameron England

A shake up at Nine sees radio given the chop.

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Materials Shares

Up 309% since June, why is the PLS share price leaping higher again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Having quadrupled in value since June, PLS shares are outperforming again today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment giant delivered another three months of strong growth.

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Share Market News

IperionX ramps up titanium production, secures US government support

| Laura Stewart

IperionX expanded US titanium capacity, landed defence supply deals, and finished the quarter with a robust US$65.8m balance.

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Financial Shares

Are ASX Ltd shares a buy, sell or hold after their recent update?

| Cameron England

The ASX has plenty of balls in the air at the moment.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries cements leadership in ENC, welcomes Sphere as strategic partner

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries cements its leadership in the ENC project, welcomes Sphere as partner, and secures a 15-year Sampala ore supply…

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Share Market News

Emerald Resources delivers strong December quarter with growth across Australia and Cambodia

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources’ December quarter update shows stronger gold production, improved costs, and ongoing growth at its WA and Cambodian projects.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy this ASX financial stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could deliver big returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria shares: Q4 2025 toll revenue jumps 9.5%

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria reported Q4 2025 proportionate toll revenue up 9.5% and steady full-year gains, driven by solid traffic and toll…

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Blue Chip Shares

Coles vs Woolworths shares: Which supermarket giant has the biggest upside for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The supermarket war continues.

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Share Market News

Elders FY25 earnings: resilient profit and strategic growth

| Laura Stewart

Elders delivers FY25 profit growth, stable dividends, and expands its footprint with new acquisitions and a renewed strategic plan.

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Earnings Results

Resmed posts Q2 FY26 earnings growth, lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Resmed posts double-digit revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY26, declares dividend, and outlines plans for innovation.

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