Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (December 11, 2025): Top Australian Shares for 2026 Growth & Income
Australia’s sharemarket is limping into the end of 2025, but the outlook for 2026 is far more upbeat than the recent volatility suggests. With just weeks to go in the year, the ASX 200 is up about 5.4% year‑to‑date and trading near 8,600, putting it on track for a third straight year of gains.IG The index, however, now sits on a forward P/E of roughly 18x, well above its long‑term average of around 14.8x – meaning investors need to be more selective.IG At the same time, major global houses are modestly bullish on Australian equities for 2026: Below, we’ll walk