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Technology Shares

Prediction: CSL shares could soar past $270 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect from the Australian-based global biotechnology company this year.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $30,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares have piqued my interest this week.

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

What's ahead for the airline this year?

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Energy Shares

Santos vs Woodside: Are these ASX 200 oil and gas shares a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the analysts expect from these two oil and gas producers this year.

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Materials Shares

BlueScope Steel shares soar 23%: Buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The Australian-based steel manufacturer's share price has had a great start to the year.

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Opinions

Prediction: WiseTech stock is going to soar past $150 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I expect from the stock in the next 12 months.

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AI Stocks

3 of the fastest-growing stocks on the planet in 2025

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks soared in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

Better Buy in 2026: XRP, Dogecoin, or Bitcoin?

| Samantha Menzies

Here are the pros and cons of each.

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Opinions

1 unstoppable artificial intelligence stock you'll want to own in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I've got my eye on this year.

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Industrials Shares

After soaring 310% in 2025, are Droneshield shares still a buy in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Droneshield shares were the talk of the town last year.

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Opinions

2 buys and 1 sell for investors worried about an ASX market crash in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how to prepare.

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Technology Shares

Will the WiseTech share price crash again in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

WiseTech shares fell over 45% in 2025.

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Opinions

My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

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Opinions

If I could buy only 1 ASX stock to bet on the AI boom in 2026, it would be this one

| Samantha Menzies

The stock climbed more than 18% yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy, sell or hold for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining and metals giant's shares are trading higher on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Prediction: Xero stock is going to double in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Xero shares dropped 31% in 2025.

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Opinions

Is WiseTech a buy, sell or hold in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The software company has faced several headwinds this year.

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Opinions

5 magnificent ASX stocks that can make you richer in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Do you have any of these shares in your portfolio?

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Opinions

Should you buy CSL shares before 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

CSL shares have suffered brutal sell-offs this year.

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AI Stocks

3 ASX artificial intelligence stocks with up to 130% upside in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The AI sector has boomed in 2025.

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Opinions

$5,000 to spare? I'd buy these 5 ASX 200 shares before the end of 2025

| Samantha Menzies

These shares look like a good buy to me right now.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares jumped 50% in 6 months. Is there any upside left?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner's shares closed lower on Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

6% spike on Friday: Are Guzman y Gomez shares getting ready to soar?

| Samantha Menzies

The fast food retailer's shares ended the week higher on Friday.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares drop 24% from their peak. Is there any upside left?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the oil and gas producer next year.

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Materials Shares

This ASX small-cap mining stock is tipped to rocket 160% higher

| Samantha Menzies

The rare earths producer recently kicked off production.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

There's warning bells ahead for these stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates shares slump 56% this year. Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The wine giant has faced headwinds this year.

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Dividend Investing

$5,000 to invest? Consider 4 no-brainer ASX dividend shares with over 20 years of growth

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are fantastic options for long-term passive income.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Energy Shares

Should I sell my Woodside shares in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the stock.

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Communication Shares

Why is everyone talking about Telstra shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

All eyes are on the telco this week.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in ANZ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

The big 4 bank's shares have climbed higher recently.

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Dividend Investing

1 perfect retirement stock with a 4.58% payout each month

| Samantha Menzies

This dividend-paying stock is perfect for retirees.

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Gold

This ASX gold miner's shares have exploded nearly 200% since last year, and there's more upside ahead

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts are bullish about the stock's outlook.

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Communication Shares

Superloop versus Aussie Broadband shares: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

There is one winner among the two telcos.

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Opinions

Forget CSL shares, I'd buy this booming biotech stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This ASX biotech stock has caught my eye this year.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals shares crash 58% from their peak: Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The biopharmaceutical company's shares are tipped to soar next year.

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Communication Shares

Seek shares tipped to storm 45% higher next year: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie shares its view on the latest employment report for November.

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Gold

This ASX mining stock surged 188% in a year, tipped to jump another 27%

| Samantha Menzies

The miner recently joined the ASX 200 Index.

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3 ASX 200 shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I'm staying clear of these ASX shares right now.

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