Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (December 11, 2025): Top Australian Shares for 2026 Growth & Income

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