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I’m always on the lookout for ASX growth share ideas that could become the next sizeable growth name like CAR Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) or Altium.

This doesn’t mean I’m expecting the business in this article to become worth tens of billions of dollars. But I want to find companies that have a very long growth runway.

I think the following two ASX growth shares are very exciting stocks for the next decade.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV)

Lovisa is a retailer of affordable jewellery with a global store network.

The company has already demonstrated significant growth potential by establishing a large store network in places like the USA, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, and the UK.

This ASX growth share is exciting to me because it can expand its store network in existing markets and enter new countries. Places like Poland, Italy, Mexico, Vietnam and China are all fairly new additions and offer further growth potential.

As long as its same store (comparable) sales remain positive over time, I’m expecting Lovisa’s total sales to grow at a pleasing double-digit pace in percentage terms in the coming years.

Further scaling in the company’s existing markets could considerably help margins as it grows.

According to the forecast on CMC Markets, the business is trading at 21x FY28’s estimated earnings, which I think is too low for how much long-term potential the ASX growth share has.

Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA)

Tuas is one of the businesses I’m most bullish about, which is why it’s one of my largest holdings.

It’s an Asian telecommunications business based in Singapore. It is led by David Teoh, who helped TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) become a fierce competitor before its merger with Vodafone Australia.

Tuas is using the same playbook – winning market share by offering great value to customers. It now has well over 1 million mobile subscribers in Singapore, with no signs of stopping.

Telco businesses are usually scalable, so more users are helping grow the company’s operating profit (EBITDA) and net profit margins. I expect this trend to continue for the ASX growth share, helping the bottom line substantially.

Tuas is also working on acquiring competitor M1, which will give the ASX telco share a greater market share in mobile, broadband and other areas. This move is expected to significantly boost Tuas’ profitability and will also add expertise to the overall business.

I believe Tuas will be a much larger business in five to ten years, particularly if it expands to neighbouring countries such as Malaysia or Indonesia.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Tuas. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd and Lovisa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Aussie bank stocks endured a horrid day yesterday. 

At the close of trading, the big four banks all were in the red. 

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) – down 2.95%
• National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) – down 2.37%
• Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) – down 2.2%
• Australia And New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) – down 1.96%

While it’s just one day of trading, and we never overreact to a single day, the dominance of bank stocks in the Australian economy will often mean portfolios are impacted by poor performance. 

After a down day, are any of these stocks worth buying?

Let’s quickly recap how bank stocks have performed recently. 

2025 performance

ANZ shares were the clear winner amongst the big four in 2025. 

These bank shares sit 24% higher than a year ago. 

Westpac shares were also a winner in 2025. 

At the time of writing, Westpac shares sit almost 17% higher than a year ago. 

Following behind, NAB are almost 10% higher than the start of 2025, while CBA are now almost even with January 2025. 

Which big four shares could be a buy in 2026?

With a strong performance amongst the big four bank shares in 2025, it seems experts are largely bearish in 2026. 

Valuations on these stocks remain full, with little upside tipped amongst brokers. 

Morgans has put a sell rating and $31.46 price target on NAB’s shares, which would be a 24% decline from current levels. 

Westpac has an average one year price target of $33.41 according to TradingView (12% below current levels). 

ANZ’s second half results disappointed Morgans.

The broker has a trim rating on ANZ’s shares with a $33.09 price target (current share price hovering around $36). 

Meanwhile, CBA shares are tipped to keep falling from its current price of around $155: 

• Morgan Stanley has a price target of $144.80
• Jefferies has a target price of $143.87
• Morgans has a target of $99.81

Is it time to look outside the big four banks?

With little upside tipped for the big four banks, it could be an opportunity to look elsewhere. 

Despite being down roughly 5% over the past year, Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO) is drawing attention from experts. 

The fast-growing challenger focussed on servicing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is projected to generate impressive profit in 2026. 

UBS has a price target of $2.20 on these bank shares which indicates upside of almost 28%. 

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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Bell has positions in National Australia Bank. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

I think the best investments to go for are the ones with the potential to deliver the biggest returns over the long-term. With that in mind, I’d go for ASX shares I’m expecting to grow earnings significantly over time but also trade at valuations that seem too low for the outlook.

Some of the ASX tech shares are trading much cheaper than they were at the start of 2025. But, I’m going to highlight other investments today.

I’m optimistic that over ten years, both of the below ideas can outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP)

This a morbid idea, but it’s one that comes with ultra-long-term tailwinds.

Sadly, there are a certain number of funerals required each year, giving the business a very defensive set of earnings. As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life – death and taxes.

Due to Australia’s growing and ageing population, the business has significant tailwinds for demand in the coming decade or two.

According to Propel, the number of deaths is expected to increase in Australia by an average of 2.8% per year between 2025 to 2035 and then grow by 2.4% between 2036 to 2045. In other words, the company is expected to benefit from that tailwind for at least the next 20 years.

On top of that, the business is seeing its average revenue per funeral increase, which is helping offset inflation impacts. Between FY15 and FY25, the company saw its average revenue per funeral increase at an average of 3.1% per year. It has also made the occasional acquisition to boost its geographic presence.

Overall, I think the ASX share is likely to see rising earnings over time, which should provide a compelling tailwind for a higher Propel Funeral Partners share price.

Global X S&P World EX Australia Garp ETF (ASX: GARP)

This leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) gives investors exposure to some of the best businesses in the world, in my view.

The fund goes through a selection process to find businesses that could generate growth at a reasonable price (GARP). There are three different core factors it uses to identify great companies.

First, growth. It looks at the three-year sales per share growth and earnings per share (EPS) growth.

Second, value. The GARP ETF considers the earnings to price ratio, which is another way of calculating the price to earnings (P/E) ratio.

Third, quality. The fund looks at how much debt these businesses have (meaning debt levels) as well as the return on equity (ROE).

Overall, it has 250 companies spread across multiple countries and sectors, giving it good diversification. I’m calling this an ASX share because we can buy it on the ASX and it’s invested in shares.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance, but the index this fund tracks has outperformed the global share market return over the past year, three years and five years.

It seems like a fund of great businesses trading at reasonable prices.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Propel Funeral Partners. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Many, though not all, Australian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are suited to investors who just wish to buy an investment and hold it passively for the rest of their lives. A simple fund that holds, say, the largest 300 stocks listed on the Australian share market, would arguably be aptly suited for such a goal. An ASX ETF that holds oil futures, perhaps less so.

With this in mind, let’s discuss three Australian ETFs that I believe any investor can purchase today and hold for decades to come.

Three Australian ETFs that anyone can buy and hold forever

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

First up, we have this Australian ETF from Vanguard. This fund is one that does indeed hold the largest 300 stocks listed on the Australian markets. That’s everything from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: TLS) and Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) to Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD).

Decades of data have shown that simply investing in the Australian share market has produced relatively high returns for investors if we use a long-term lens. Australian shares have historically delivered decent capital growth, strong dividend income, and valuable franking credits. Investors can buy VAS units today, safe in the knowledge that while the largest 300 companies in Australia will move over time, this Australian ETF will move with them by watering the winners and weeding out the losers.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

This next Australian ETF works similarly to VAS. However, instead of holding stakes in the largest 300 Australian shares, it owns stakes in the largest 500 companies listed on the American stock market. That’s everything from Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft, Mastercard, Walmart, Coca-Cola Co, and ExxonMobil.

The US has also been a historically lucrative market for long-term investors. Even the legendary Warren Buffett has repeatedly stated that he believes an S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) fund like this one is the best choice for most investors.

Given that the US is still home to the vast majority of the world’s most successful businesses, I would be happy to buy and hold this ETF for the rest of my life.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, Microsoft, Netflix, and Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Apple, AstraZeneca Plc, Mastercard, Microsoft, Netflix, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, Vanguard International Equity Index Funds – Vanguard Ftse All-World ex-US ETF, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Apple, Mastercard, Microsoft, Netflix, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Last week, I started off 2026 by discussing five top ASX stocks that I would love to buy this year, as well as five US stocks. In case you missed those ASX stocks, they were:

• Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd (ASX: SOL)
• REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)
• MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF)
• Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)
• TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

My US picks were:

• Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN)
• Doulingo Inc (NASDAQ: DUOL)
• S&P Global Inc (NYSE: SPGI)
• Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)
• Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA)

Obviously, not much has changed in a week, and I would still love to own more of all ten of these companies in 12 months’ time.

But we’re not stopping wth those stocks. Today, let’s discuss ten more stocks that I think anyone can buy today to start 2026 off on a strong note. We’ll once again do five ASX shares and five US stocks.

5 top ASX shares to kick off 2026 with a bang

I love consumer staples companies, and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of my favourites here on the ASX. Coles is a strong dividend payer with a defensive and mature earnings base that can provide protection against both recessions and inflation. It will, in my view, be around for decades to come.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) is another veteran ASX stock I like for 2026. Its dominance of the defensive mobile and internet markets gives it a strong moat and, thus, a reliable dividend. This company’s fully-franked payouts are historically some of the best on the ASX.

Turning to a faster-growing company now, Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is another top stock looking interesting as we start the new year. Xero has a remarkably sticky product in its cloud-based accounting software. Consumers seem willing to keep paying those monthly fees to use Xero’s platform. The company’s growth plans are very exciting too.

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is our fourth pick of the day. JB has proven itself to be one of the ASX’s best retailers, having savvily evolved from selling hi-fi products to becoming an all-out electronics and appliances retailer over the past two decades. Customers love JB’s distinctive marketing tactics and innovative store layouts. With JB having a rare lacklustre year in 2025, this one is looking tempting as we start 2026.

Our final ASX stock worth discussing today is more left-field. It is the gold miner Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM). Normally, I shy away from more speculative investments like Newmont. But Newmont can be viewed as an insurance policy of sorts. If 2026 produces geopolitical or economic uncertainty on the global stage, Newmont could benefit from a rush to the ‘safe haven’ of gold. If some experts are to be believed, it could have another bumper year in 2026.

5 top US stocks to check out too

When I named Mastercard as one of my top US picks last week, it was partly due to my conviction that contactless and electronic payments are in the middle of a powerful long-term tailwind. That’s why I am also happy to own and spruik Mastercard’s arch-rival Visa Inc (NYSE: V). Visa is the largest payments company in the world, and is an extraordinarily profitable stock. However, I think its best days lie ahead.

We can say the same for Magnificent Seven winner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). Google-owner Alphabet owns several of the world’s best businesses. These include Google Search, YouTube, Google Cloud, and AI-platform Gemini. I’m also excited about the company’s self-driving division.

I would be happy to own Alphabet’s Magnificent 7 sibling, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), too. Buying Microsoft stock means buying a share in Windows, Office, Xbox, Teams, Activision Blizzard, LinkedIn, and many other leading digital products and services that Microsoft owns. I rest my case.

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is another winner that I think will keep on winning. If Netflix manages to acquire the assets of Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) this year, it will own one of the most extensive and valuable collections of intellectual property on the planet. Even if it doesn’t, Netflix owns a service that is well on its way to becoming an internationally recognised household essential.

Our final stock is a simple one that we all know and may love. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is one of the most resilient businesses in existence. Its brand is universally recognised, having transcended into popular culture decades ago. As an inflation and recession-resistant stock, I’d be happy to buy more McDonald’s this January.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Costco Wholesale, Duolingo, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Mff Capital Investments, Microsoft, Netflix, Newmont, Visa, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Costco Wholesale, Duolingo, Mastercard, Microsoft, Netflix, S&P Global, Technology One, Visa, Warner Bros. Discovery, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, Wesfarmers, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Mastercard, Mff Capital Investments, Microsoft, Netflix, Technology One, Visa, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you are lucky enough to have $10,000 to invest in the share market this month and don’t like picking stocks, then exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be worth considering.

But which funds could be top picks for investors in January? Let’s take a look at three that stand out for good reason. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

The first ASX ETF for investors to look at is the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF. It offers targeted exposure to one of the most important technology shifts of our time.

Cloud infrastructure and software underpin everything from remote work and ecommerce to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and that reliance is only increasing.

The fund holds a range of global cloud leaders, including Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW). These companies sit at the core of enterprise digital transformation, generating largely recurring revenue from mission-critical services.

Cloud adoption is still expanding globally, and even though tech stocks can be volatile, the underlying demand for cloud services is structural rather than cyclical. This bodes well for the future.

Betashares recently recommended the fund to investors.

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE)

While growth gets most of the headlines, value investing tends to shine over full market cycles.

The VanEck MSCI International Value ETF provides investors with exposure to developed-market stocks that are trading at attractive valuations based on fundamentals such as earnings and cash flow.

At present, this ASX ETF’s portfolio includes well-known global names such as Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), and Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC). It is also less concentrated in mega-cap US tech than many global indices, which can help diversify portfolio risk.

Overall, the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF could be a useful counterbalance to growth-focused ETFs. It provides exposure to businesses that are profitable, established, and often overlooked when markets become fixated on the latest trend. VanEck recently recommended the fund.

VanEck China New Economy ETF (ASX: CNEW)

Lastly, the VanEck China New Economy ETF could be worth a look.

While it is not for the faint-hearted, it offers exposure to an area with enormous long-term potential. Rather than focusing on China’s old-economy giants, this ASX ETF targets stocks aligned with the country’s evolving consumer, healthcare, and technology sectors.

The fund holds a diversified portfolio of 120 China A-share stocks that are operating in areas such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer services. These are businesses benefiting from rising incomes, urbanisation, and domestic consumption trends. This fund was also recommended by VanEck.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Shopify, and Snowflake. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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If you’re in the market for some blue-chip additions to your portfolio, then read on.

That’s because analysts have given their verdicts on the three very popular ASX 200 shares listed below.

Are they buys, holds, or sells? Let’s find out:

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

This iron ore giant is a popular option for Aussie investors that are looking for exposure to the mining sector.

However, Morgans thinks investors should be keeping their powder dry for now. It recently upgraded its shares to a hold rating with a $19.30 price target. This compares to its current share price of $22.68. It said:

FMG’s core iron ore operations continue to perform well and have benefitted from a higher iron ore price than forecast. The revised LOM plan for the hematite operations adds substantial value on our initial assumptions and is an impressive extraction of value from a recent acquisition. Our NPV-based target price is up 13%, to $19.30/sh on the higher iron ore price and the revised LOM plan. We upgrade to Hold from Sell.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

This airline operator’s shares have significantly re-rated over the past two years. The good news is that Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) thinks there’s still plenty more upside to come.

The broker recently upgraded Qantas shares to an outperform rating with a $12.29 price target. This implies potential upside of 18% for investors from current levels.

Commenting on its upgrade, Macquarie said:

JQ [Jetstar] continues to be the growth driver, both domestically and internationally, with the redeployment of JSA. Sunrise unlocks the equivalent of ~0.5-1.0 aircraft when flying to London, delivering a significant productivity dividend. U/g to OP (prev N). TP $12.29 (pre $12.00). Outlook is favourable, with strong LCC [low cost carrier] growth and lower oil prices mitigating potential LF [load factor] pressure.

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)

Finally, the team at Bell Potter thinks that this beaten down logistics solutions technology company could be an ASX 200 share to buy.

It recently put a buy rating and $100.00 price target on its shares. This suggests that upside of more than 50% is possible over the next 12 months.

Bell Potter believes that the worst is now behind WiseTech and now could be an opportune time to invest. It said:

WiseTech has also had a large pullback in its share price but this has been more driven by company specific issues like slowing growth in the core business, management and board upheaval and insider trading allegations against CEO and founder Richard White. These issues, however, are starting to subside and focus is returning to the outlook for the core business which is improving with the launch of new products, a new commercial model and the integration of a large acquisition (e2open).

These initiatives are all expected to help drive a much stronger 2HFY26 result relative to 1HFY26 and then the first full year of benefits will be evident in FY27. All of these changes/initiatives are not without risk and there is still some risk of a soft downgrade to revenue guidance in FY26 at the half year result but the 12-month outlook is positive in our view.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

ASX mining shares are dominating a long list of stocks hitting 52-week highs following a strong lead from Wall Street overnight.

Materials and energy shares are leading the ASX as the world continues the assess the implications of the US military raid on Venezuela.

Over the weekend, US forces attacked the country, which has the world’s biggest oil reserves.

Soldiers captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were then flown to New York to face narco-terrorism charges.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) ripped almost 600 points overnight to close at a new record high of 49,209.95 points.

Meanwhile, on the ASX today, materials shares are leading with a 1.6% gain as investors buy more gold, silver, copper, and lithium stocks.

ASX energy shares are up 0.5% as investors ponder the potential rebuilding of Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and boosted production.

Today, the Brent Crude oil price is down 0.2% to US$61.63 per barrel, while gold is up 0.4% to US$4,465 per ounce.

The silver price is up 1.26% to US$78.75 per ounce, and copper reached a new record of US$6 per pound, up 1.3%.

Here is a selection of ASX mining shares hitting new one-year high prices today.

ASX mining shares reaching new price milestones

Several major diversified miners hit new 52-week peaks today.

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price rose 1.9% to a 52-week high of $47.37.

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price increased 2.5% to a 52-week high of $153.26.

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares rose 4.1% to a 52-week peak of $3.81.

The Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) share price rose 2.3% to a 52-week high of $57.10.

Several ASX gold shares and silver shares also ascended to new highs today.

The Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX: VAU) share price increased 2.7% to a 52-week high of $5.76.

Bauxite and alumina producer Alcoa Corporation CDI (ASX: AAI) lifted 8.2% to a 52-week high of $91.50 per share.

Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) shares lifted 4% to a 52-week high of $1.80.

The Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) share price lifted 2.6% to a 52-week high of $7.84.

Silver Mines Ltd (ASX: SVL) shares rose 4.3% to a 52-week high of 24 cents.

ASX lithium shares also hit new price thresholds.

The PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price rose 6.3% to a 52-week high of $4.70.

Shares in lithium and nickel producer IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) increased 4.1% to a 52-week high of $8.65.

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) shares rose 3.4% to a 52-week peak of 30 cents per share.

ASX copper shares were also in the mix after the red metal hit a record US$6 per pound.

Stock in the market’s largest pure-play copper miner, Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR), rose 5.3% to a 52-week high of $19.43.

The Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR) share price lifted 10.7% to a 52-week high of $1.87.

Capstone Copper Corp CDI (ASX: CSC) shares lifted 4.8% to a 52-week high of $15.85.

Hot Chili Ltd (ASX: HCH) shares rose 13.3% to a 52-week high of $1.70.

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Are you looking to gain exposure to the booming gold price? If you are, then you may want to look at the two ASX 200 gold stocks listed below.

That’s because Bell Potter has just put buy ratings on them and is tipping strong returns in 2026. Here’s what it is recommending:

Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD)

Bell Potter has resumed coverage on this gold miner with a very positive stance. According to the note, the broker has lifted its recommendation to buy (from hold) and increased its price target to $8.65 (from $4.45).

Based on its current share price of $7.48, this implies potential upside of approximately 16% for investors over the next 12 months.

It likes the ASX 200 gold stock due to its high-quality portfolio, which leaves it well-positioned in the current environment. It said:

We resume coverage of GMD with a $8.65 TP and a Buy recommendation (previously Hold $4.45/sh). We believe GMD to be a high-quality gold producer, expanding production underpinned by a large Mineral Resource portfolio (18.6Moz), into a rising gold price environment (Spot US$4,515/oz). Management’s disciplined approach to counter-cyclical growth has seen shareholders rewarded (12m rolling shareholder return – 194%).

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)

Another ASX 200 gold stock that Bell Potter is bullish on is Northern Star.

In response to its sales downgrade last week, the broker reaffirmed its buy rating and $30.00 price target on its shares. Based on its current share price of $25.09, this implies potential upside of 20% for investors between now and this time next year.

The broker feels that the selloff has been an overreaction and created a buying opportunity for investors. It said:

NST closed 8.6% lower on the announcement equating to A$3.3bn in market capitalisation loss. Assuming that these issues are merely one-offs, with production normalizing over 2H, we would argue the response is potentially overdone. On our estimates, we model a -12% impact to EBITDA (A$460m) for FY26. Assuming an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.8x prior to the announcement, the 8.6% stock price decline is in-line with our EBITDA adjustments however, making a case for the sell-off being warranted.

Looking through the noise, with gold at US$4,392/oz (A$6,555/oz) this implies an AISC margin of A$4,055/oz or 62%, prior to adjusting for the hedgebook (54% after accounting for hedged ounces). Absent a material correction in the gold price, NST will continue to generate above average returns in the current environment.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.