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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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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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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what CBA says to expect from interest rates following Tuesday's RBA hike

| Bernd Struben

We look at CBA’s new interest rate forecast on the heels of Tuesday’s RBA rate increase.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: A2 Milk, ARB, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Are brokers bullish or bearish on these names?

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Growth Shares

2 strong Australian stocks to buy now with $5,000

| Tristan Harrison

Buy appealing pieces of the Australian economy with these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about PLS shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish, bearish, or something in-between?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are shares in this biotech charging higher after a capital raise?

| Cameron England

More detail has been made public about clinical trial plans.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock is dipping lower despite positive news. Here's what's behind it

| Aaron Teboneras

Worley shares edged lower despite a positive update as investors weighed margins and timing.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks which pay their investors every single month

| Samantha Menzies

These shares paying investors cash every month.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX rare earths stock is up 10% on big news?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths stock is having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

What should you do with your CBA shares in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

The business is still excellent, but the valuation leaves much less room for upside.

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Travel Shares

Why this ASX travel share is flying high

| Marc Van Dinther

If travel demand holds up, brokers think there's more to come.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% since April, should you buy the rally in BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their outlook for BHP shares.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These investments offer investors great buying right now…

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Gold

Up 160% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock announces $55 million capital raise

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is aiming to turbocharge its exploratory drilling program.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX stock is edging lower today after a shareholder friendly move

| Aaron Teboneras

Maas shares edge lower after extending its share buyback program.

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