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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

What's Bell Potter's view on Beach Energy shares after its 9% production dip?

| Aaron Bell

How does the broker view this stock after yesterday's report?

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about ARB and BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Down 28% in 5 years. Is it time to consider buying this ASX 200 fallen icon?

| Tristan Harrison

This software business looks too cheap to me.

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Test Only

Genesis Energy lifts FY26 guidance in strong Q2 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy hiked its FY26 EBITDAF guidance after a strong Q2 driven by hydro gains, portfolio optimisation, and renewables progress.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy posts higher sales and renewables progress in December update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered higher sales, strong revenue, and renewables progress in its latest monthly report.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How to earn safe dividends with just $20,000

| Sebastian Bowen

The best dividend stocks tend to share these traits...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped to climb over 100% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts expect steep gains this year.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks set to skyrocket in the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting returns of 80% to 130% from these stocks.

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ETFs

3 ETFs I think could outperform NAB shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

When returns from a mature bank look limited, global and thematic ETFs can offer a different growth profile.

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Communication Shares

How many Telstra shares do I need to buy for $1,000 of annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

How easy would it be to earn a 4-digit income from Telstra?

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Technology Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy WiseTech Global shares?

| Grace Alvino

After a brutal sell-off, investors are asking whether this former market darling is broken or simply mispriced.

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Broker Notes

Up 63% since June, why this ASX All Ords share is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outsized gains for this ASX All Ords share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

As reporting season looms, where will the market head next and what should you be buying?

| Cameron England

Check out what the experts are saying.

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How to invest

How to turn ASX dividends into long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to become rich? Here's how dividends could help.

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Investing Strategies

Why I would buy BHP, Xero, and Flight Centre shares today

| Grace Alvino

With $10,000 to invest, I would look for a balance of resilience, growth potential, and recovery upside.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares to buy for growth and dividends

| Marc Van Dinther

Here's two very different ASX stocks that brokers think will deliver growth and dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Own VTS ETF? It's a great day for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund seeks to mirror the performance of the entire US stock market.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much you should have stashed away.

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How to invest

When do you sell an ASX 200 share that's tripled in value?

| Sebastian Bowen

When do you let go of one of your best shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another red day on the markets this Wednesday.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for long-term investors

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some of the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Northern Star, Pro Medicus, and Web Travel shares

| James Mickleboro

How does the team at Morgans rate these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical and these ASX shares are up 200%+ in just a year

| James Mickleboro

These shares have made their shareholders wealthy over the past year.

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Opinions

4 reasons why I think BHP shares are a must-buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's shares are now 20% higher than this time last year.

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Financial Shares

Up 286% in 5 years, why are investors paying 100x earnings for HUB24 shares?

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are paying for growth at scale, but the risks remain.

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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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Real Estate Shares

Servcorp upgrades guidance, insiders keep buying. Is this ASX dividend stock quietly setting up?

| Aaron Teboneras

Servcorp shares jump after guidance upgrade, with insiders continuing to build positions.

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Gold

Why is this gold miner's share price heading higher today?

| Cameron England

A positive prefeasibility study has been published.

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Dividend Investing

A 3.5% ASX dividend stock paying cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Some monthly divided stocks are more equal than others.

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Broker Notes

Up 300% since August, why this surging ASX gold stock could keep racing higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more strong outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Opinions

4DMedical shares crash 20% this week: Should investors cut their losses on the once-booming stock?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now down 6.61% for the year to date.

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Materials Shares

Up 10% in a month. Is this ASX lithium stock finally back on track?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan shares rise after successful production testing at its flagship Lionheart lithium project.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker tips 57% upside for beaten-down Telix shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects a big rebound in Telix shares in 2026.

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Resources Shares

Up 300% over a year, this minerals explorer still has further to go, one broker says

| Cameron England

Recent silver and tin exploration results are encouraging.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy CBA shares in 2026 and one reason not to

| Grace Alvino

After a recent pullback, this blue-chip stock looks more interesting. Here are three reasons it could appeal and one reason…

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is rocketing 27% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Navigator Global, Praemium, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Anteris shares are in a trading halt today

| Kevin Gandiya

The company is undertaking a US$300m capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas Rare Earths, Paladin Energy, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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