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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

Here's why Viva Energy shares are flying 10% higher today

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are storming higher today.

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52-Week Highs

Woodside and these ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a wonderful day for these shares.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX coal share price climbing after a tough FY25 result

| Aaron Teboneras

Revenue falls and losses deepen despite lower mining costs.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Austal, Mader, and Steadfast shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Gold

Which ASX 200 mining share chair of the board just sold $51 million worth of stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

These latest trades follow another significant sell-down in August worth $36.5 million.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are this gaming company's shares a buy ahead of results tomorrow? One broker certainly thinks so

| Cameron England

Investors could be onto a winner with this stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst expects Woolworths shares to outperform. Let’s see why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ARB shares crash 15% after half-year earnings result disappoints investors

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what spooked investors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Woodside dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big is the latest Woodside dividend? Let's find out.

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Record Highs

Big ASX news: BHP shares hit new $55 record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not often that a 175-year-old stock cracks a new record high.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, or sell? 3 ASX 200 shares at record highs

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX 200 shares reached new record highs in early trading on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Analysts agree, this healthcare company's shares are looking cheap

| Cameron England

This imaging provider's profits are looking healthy.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy this top ASX dividend stock for a 5.5% passive income yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business remains a strong dividend pick. Here’s why…

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Evolution Mining and Northern Star shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s another banner day for the ASX 200 gold miners today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Nine shares jump 4% as Stan and Premier League power profit growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Streaming momentum and disciplined cost control offset a softer advertising market.

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Resources Shares

Monadelphous shares surge to a new record as profits trounce expectations

| Cameron England

This company has strong momentum heading into the second half.

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Share Market News

Zip, CSL and BHP among CommSec's most-traded ASX shares

| Samantha Menzies

These shares captured investor interest.

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Dividend Investing

Why are Wesfarmers shares tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the Bunnings owner's shares today? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Why this ASX dividend share is a retiree's dream!

| Tristan Harrison

I rate this business as a leading income idea for retirees.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Woodside shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, or sell? Guzman Y Gomez, Megaport, and Newmont shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if Morgans is bullish or bearish on these shares.

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Earnings Results

ARB Corporation: Profit drops, but US growth accelerates

| Laura Stewart

ARB Corporation’s half-year profit dropped 18.8% as Australian sales softened.

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Earnings Results

Ingenia Communities affirms top-end guidance after first-half results

| Laura Stewart

Ingenia Communities posted double digit profit growth.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding can lead to wonderful results…

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Earnings Results

City Chic shares lift after first-half FY26 results

| Aaron Teboneras

City Chic shares rise after a solid first-half earnings growth.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is dropping on founder-CEO exit news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is weighing on this stock on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

2 excellent ASX All Ords stocks I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have a lot of growth potential…

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Earnings Results

Viva Energy Group FY25 earnings: Higher second-half profit and dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy Group reported higher second-half earnings, and declared a fully franked final dividend for FY25.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter is bullish on this ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes that market-beating returns could be on offer here.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX counter-drone stock could rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this stock. Here's what it is saying.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy today with $10,000

| Marc Van Dinther

This might be a rare chance to pick up premium stocks at a steep discount.

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Earnings Results

Emerald Resources lifts profit 23% as gold projects drive growth

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources grew HY25 earnings 23%, built cash reserves, and delivered strong progress at its gold projects in Australia and…

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Broker Notes

Why this speculative ASX stock could rocket 68%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for this stock to rise strongly from current levels.

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Earnings Results

Woodside Energy Group posts record 2025 production and maintains dividend

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group delivered record production and maintained strong returns in 2025, as major LNG projects continued progressing on schedule.

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Small Cap Shares

Two small caps that could double this year

| Aaron Bell

Keep an eye on these exciting small caps.

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Earnings Results

Bell Potter just upgraded these ASX 300 shares to a buy after earnings results

| Aaron Bell

Here are two stocks to watch according to Bell Potter.

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Earnings Results

Scentre Group lifts profits and distributions with busy Westfield redevelopments

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group posts 4.9% FFO growth and record high occupancy, outlining plans for continuing expansion in 2026.

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Earnings Results

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure lifts revenue and distributions for FY25

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure lifts FY25 revenue and distributions on the back of infrastructure earnings and balance sheet improvements.

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Share Market News

If I'd bought CBA shares 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now

| Grace Alvino

Five years ago, CBA did not look like an obvious investment. The results are now clear.

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Earnings Results

Nine Entertainment grows earnings, focuses on digital future

| Laura Stewart

Nine Entertainment grew first-half EBITDA by 6%, lifted net profit 30% and declared a 4.5 cent dividend as it accelerates…

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