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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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ETFs

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering this month if you have money to invest. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Are these 2 ASX healthcare shares a buying opportunity after yesterday's crash?

| Aaron Bell

ASX healthcare shares have faced headwinds in recent months, but these two could be undervalued.

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Blue Chip Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in these ASX 200 stocks be worth if they hit 12 month targets?

| Aaron Bell

Is now the ideal time to buy these beaten down ASX 200 stocks?

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Financial Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank is building an impressive record for dividends.

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Technology Shares

Why I think the market is wrong about WiseTech shares

| Grace Alvino

A 50% share price fall looks scary, but I don’t think it tells the full story here.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to target following the RBA interest rate hike

| Aaron Bell

Should you target these ASX ETFs right now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 defensive stock just hit a multi-year low. Buy the dip or stay away?

| Aaron Teboneras

Cleanaway shares hit a multi-year low as investors weigh defensive appeal against weak momentum.

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Share Market News

10 most traded ASX shares among 1 million Aussie investors last year

| Bronwyn Allen

CMC Invest has more than one million Australian investors registered on its trading platform.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share is a smarter buy: PLS Group or Liontown?

| Marc Van Dinther

In a choppy lithium cycle, one brings stability, the other torque.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps tipped to climb in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Two small-caps worth watching this year.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Passive income is high on every investor's list.

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ETFs

The top Australian ETFs I would buy this week

| Grace Alvino

I’m trying to stack the odds in my favour with ETFs built for long-term compounding.

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How to invest

3 ASX stocks with global revenue to diversify your portfolio

| Melissa Maddison

Boost your global exposure without leaving the ASX.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy this ASX utilities stock before it explodes?

| Aaron Bell

One broker has an optimistic price target on this All Ords stock.

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Share Market News

Pinnacle Investment Management profit dips as revenue climbs, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Pinnacle Investment Management reported higher revenue but lower profits, while keeping its dividend steady for investors.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 momentum stocks to buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have shown an incredible price rally over the past year.

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Superannuation

The $100,000 superannuation mistake many Australians make in their 40s

| Samantha Menzies

Are you guilty of making this mistake?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares and are predicting big returns.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the RBA, investors were back to the races this Tuesday.

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Gold

Gold price rebounds after 21% dive: What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price fell from a record US$5,608 last Thursday to a low of US$4,400 yesterday.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy before they rebound

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could rebound strongly when the market returns to growth names.

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Energy Shares

Oil pulls back as markets look to the next catalyst. Here's what to watch

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices ease after January’s rally as investors reassess geopolitics and broader market signals.

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Broker Notes

Are Graincorp and PLS shares buys, holds, or sells?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Will Telix shares drop below $10?

| Samantha Menzies

Telix shares are trading in the red again today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Check out the Woolworths share price and dividend forecast for 2026 – it's hard to believe!

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts are predicting a dramatic dividend rebound from Woolies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas shares higher on Jetstar Japan sale

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo is saying sayonara to one of its brands.

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BNPL shares

Is it time to get greedy with Zip Co shares?

| Grace Alvino

I think this sell-off says more about sentiment than the business itself.

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Economy

RBA shocks borrowers with surprise rate hike to 3.85%

| Aaron Teboneras

The RBA has surprised markets by lifting the cash rate to 3.85% amid persistent inflation pressures.

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Resources Shares

Silver rebounds 5%. Is this a dead cat bounce or a recovery?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver rebounds 5% from its recent lows as the market debates whether the worst is over.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Industrials Shares

How DroneShield shares soared ahead of the benchmark in January

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares ended a turbulent January well in the green. Here's what's been happening.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares have soared over 200% in a year!

| Samantha Menzies

And here's what to expect from the high-climbers in 2026.

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Energy Shares

Up 13% in a month, 4 reasons to buy New Hope shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert is bullish on the outlook for New Hope shares and dividends.

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX energy shares? Here's how Santos and Woodside shares stacked up in January

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in January. But which ASX energy stock performed better?

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Share Market News

These were the 10 most traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These shares were on investors’ radars during the final week of January.

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ETFs

Should you consider currency-hedged ASX ETFs?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian dollar touched a three-year high of 71 US cents last month.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Credit Corp, Graincorp, and Neuren shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is rising after landing major new contracts

| Aaron Teboneras

NRW shares climb after landing major contracts with tier one clients.

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How to invest

How to build a bullet-proof monthly passive income portfolio with just $20,000

| Grace Alvino

With the right structure, even a modest amount of capital can deliver steady monthly cash flow.

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