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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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Gold

Up 169% in a year, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock jumping again today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is growing its footprint in Serbia.

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Dividend Investing

Why this could be the best ASX dividend stock to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

There are few ideas that match this option for dividend investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ARB shares are crashing 15% today. What's spooking investors?

| Aaron Teboneras

ARB shares slide 15% after a profit downgrade rattles investors.

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2028 for NAB shares

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good dividends from NAB?

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Financial Shares

AMP shares sliding today on big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are in the red amid a top-level leadership handover.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares I'd load up on if markets crashed tomorrow

| Grace Alvino

When markets fall, quality matters most. These are the ASX shares I would be confident buying during a major sell-off.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares rise on solid half and copper upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant had a strong half. Here's what it reported.

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Share Market News

Summerset Group Holdings FY25 results: record sales and growth momentum

| Laura Stewart

Summerset Group reported record FY25 retirement village sales, up 26%, with strong growth in New Zealand and Australia.

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Bank Shares

Is Bank of Queensland stock a buy for its 9% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good dividends from this financial institution?

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Share Market News

Hub24 shares jump 8% on record-breaking performance

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock continues to break records.

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Healthcare Shares

Good news out of China has this drug company's shares higher

| Cameron England

A major new market will open up following this approval.

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Gold

Northern Star shares hit record high on cost guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares have hit a record high on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building sells Construction Division to VINCI for $315.6 million

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building sells its Construction Division to VINCI, moving to sharpen its strategy and simplify operations.

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Healthcare Shares

This rising ASX 200 stock isn't done yet – or is it?

| Marc Van Dinther

Inching closer to FDA approval, the share price is falling. Analysts still see 21% to 106% upside.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares I'm planning to own until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have ultra-long-term prospects.

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Resources Shares

Forecast: Here's what $10,000 invested in Fortescue shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for the miner in the year ahead.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy to keep Eraring Power Station running until 2029

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy extends Eraring Power Station operations to 2029, backing grid stability and supporting NSW’s energy transition.

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Small Cap Shares

2 under-the-radar ASX small caps engineering Australia's electrification push

| Leigh Gant

Behind Australia’s electrification demand, these ASX small caps are doing the heavy lifting.

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Small Cap Shares

Why the small-cap renaissance is only just beginning: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to global small caps in your portfolio?

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Communication Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Telstra shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would Warren Buffett call on Telstra for a place in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio?

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Share Market News

BHP lifts copper guidance after record half-year output

| Laura Stewart

BHP lifts copper production guidance after setting new operational records in copper and iron ore for the half year ended…

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Broker Notes

Two ASX penny stocks Bell Potter thinks are worth watching in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter is tipping upside on these penny stocks.

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Share Market News

HUB24 posts record inflows in Q2 FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 posts record Q2 FY26 inflows, growing funds and expanding its retirement and technology offerings.

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Share Market News

AMP appoints Blair Vernon as CEO, Alexis George to retire

| Laura Stewart

AMP has appointed Blair Vernon as CEO, with Alexis George set to retire after five years of transformation and growth.

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals receives China's nod for Illuccix prostate cancer imaging NDA

| Laura Stewart

The Chinese regulator has accepted the New Drug Application for Illuccix, Telix’s lead imaging agent for prostate cancer.

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Test Only

Northern Star Resources revises FY26 cost guidance after lower gold sales

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources revised its FY26 cost and production guidance after lower gold sales and higher royalties.

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ETFs

Why Aussies are pouring into ASX ETFs at a record pace

| Aaron Bell

2025 was a record year for ETF investment.

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these growth shares. Let's find out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Up 16% in 2026 already – is this ASX small-cap a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Can the coal rally continue?

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could be top passive income picks

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Here are a number of funds to consider.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX's biggest growth names still have a lot of potential.

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Energy Shares

Top broker just increased its price target on Whitehaven Coal shares

| Aaron Bell

Can this coal miner keep charging ahead?

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Energy Shares

This ASX coal giant just delivered a record quarter. Is it back in favour?

| Aaron Teboneras

Yancoal closes out the year with record production, rising prices, and a stronger balance sheet.

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Dividend Investing

5 excellent ASX dividend stocks I would buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could be worth considering. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

5 strong ASX ETFs to buy in your 30s

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth? Here are five funds to consider.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock jumped 8% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a record-breaking start to the week for this gold miner.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for investors.

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Share Market News

The a2 Milk Company shares fall 11% after responding to an ASX price query

| Laura Stewart

a2 Milk Company confirms no undisclosed news behind its latest share price drop following an ASX price query.

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Technology Shares

Xero breaks below $100 for the first time since 2023. What is happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

Xero shares have fallen below $100 for the first time since November 2023.

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