Samantha Menzies, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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4DMedical shares crash 20% this week: Should investors cut their losses on the once-booming stock?

January 21, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

The shares are now down 6.61% for the year to date.

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Forget Telstra shares, I'd buy this ASX telco stock instead

January 21, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

This telco is set to soar higher.

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Prediction: Evolution Mining shares will halve in value in 2026

January 21, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

The gold price has reached a new record this week.

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

January 21, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

These stocks are in the spotlight this week.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why is everyone talking about the Wesfarmers share price this week?

January 20, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

The retail giant is in the spotlight this week.

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares a buy, hold or sell in 2026?

January 20, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here's what brokers think of the stock.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price drops 13 in a year: Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

January 20, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Wild weather events appear to be denting investor confidence.

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4 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

January 16, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here’s where I’d invest some spare cash right now.

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Energy Shares

AGL Energy versus Origin Energy shares: Which is a better buy for 2026?

January 16, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here’s my pick between the two ASX energy stocks.

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Up 735% in a year! The red-hot EOS share price is smashing Droneshield and other defence stocks

January 15, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Investor interest in defence stocks has boomed.

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Bank Shares

Why is everyone talking about the Westpac share price this week?

January 14, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

All eyes are on the banking stock this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates shares drop 50%: Is there any upside left in 2026?

January 14, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Find out what the analysts expect from the wine giant this year.

Materials Shares

Lynas shares storm 26% higher. Is the stock a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

January 14, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

The stock ended last year 42.5% below its most recent peak.

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What's next for the best-performing ASX 200 stock of 2025?

January 14, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

This ASX stock boomed in 2026.

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3 reasons Xero shares are a screaming buy right now

January 14, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here's what I expect from the tech stock this year.

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Forget Coles shares, I'd buy this roaring retailer instead

January 13, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here's the retailer I'd be buying this year.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares could crash below $100 in 2026: Here's why

January 13, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here's why the banking giant's share could tumble this year.

Technology Shares

Prediction: CSL shares could soar past $270 in 2026

January 8, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

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

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

January 8, 2026 | 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?

January 8, 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?

January 7, 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?

January 7, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

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

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

January 7, 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

January 7, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

These stocks soared in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

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

January 6, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Here are the pros and cons of each.

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

January 6, 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?

January 2, 2026 | Samantha Menzies

Droneshield shares were the talk of the town last year.

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

December 31, 2025 | Samantha Menzies

Here's how to prepare.

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Technology Shares

Will the WiseTech share price crash again in 2026?

December 30, 2025 | Samantha Menzies

WiseTech shares fell over 45% in 2025.

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My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

December 30, 2025 | Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

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

December 30, 2025 | Samantha Menzies

The stock climbed more than 18% yesterday.