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China Escalates BHP Iron Ore War: What It Means for ASX Mining Stocks

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all fell after China expanded restrictions from smaller BHP ore products to its key Pilbara grades. While BHP faces the most direct pressure, the broader concern is what this means for iron ore prices and the future of ASX mining stocks.

BHP

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The Copper Crunch: Why 2026 Could Be the Commodity's Defining Year for ASX Investors

Copper is shaping up as one of the most important commodity stories of 2026. With supply struggling to keep pace and demand rising from EVs, AI infrastructure, and renewable energy, the market is tightening fast. For ASX investors, this creates a strong case to watch copper-focused stocks closely.

Commodities

Materials

Northern Star (ASX: NST) Joins the ASX 20: What Australia's Biggest Gold Promotion Means for Investors

Northern Star will officially join the ASX 20 before the market opens on 23 March 2026, replacing Santos. This could drive fresh buying from index-tracking funds that must hold every stock in the index.

Gold

Healthcare

CSL(ASX: CSL) at an 8-Year Low: Is Australia's Most Iconic Healthcare Stock Now a Bargain?

CSL has fallen to its lowest level in around eight years after weak earnings, leadership changes, and pressure across key business divisions. This article looks at whether the sell-off has created a genuine buying opportunity or exposed deeper risks for investors.

CSL

Healthcare

Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) Posts 18% Revenue Surge: Can Aged Care's Growth Story Continue?

Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) delivered an 18% revenue jump in its H1 FY2026 result, supported by acquisitions and strong occupancy. The bigger story is sector reform and tight bed supply, which could drive growth but keep margins under pressure from wages and funding limits.

Health

Financials including Banking

Hub24 (ASX:HUB) Surges 14%: The Platform Stocks Winning Australia's Wealth Shift

Hub24 surged 14% after a standout half-year result, with profit up 60% and record platform inflows of $10.7 billion. Alongside Netwealth’s rally, it highlights a structural shift as advisers move client money away from legacy platforms and into modern, tech-led providers.

Growth

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China Escalates BHP Iron Ore War: What It Means for ASX Mining Stocks

The Copper Crunch: Why 2026 Could Be the Commodity's Defining Year for ASX Investors

Northern Star (ASX: NST) Joins the ASX 20: What Australia's Biggest Gold Promotion Means for Investors

CSL(ASX: CSL) at an 8-Year Low: Is Australia's Most Iconic Healthcare Stock Now a Bargain?

Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) Posts 18% Revenue Surge: Can Aged Care's Growth Story Continue?

Hub24 (ASX:HUB) Surges 14%: The Platform Stocks Winning Australia's Wealth Shift

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