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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Cheap Shares

2 unmissable ASX 300 shares that look too cheap to ignore!

| Tristan Harrison

I strongly believe these businesses are substantially undervalued.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have great potential to deliver good returns…

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

Read more »

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Tuesday for investors.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Fortescue, Qantas, and WiseTech shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these popular shares in the buy zone? Let's find out what analysts are saying.

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52-Week Highs

Scores of ASX mining shares hit 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, and Mineral Resources shares are among those that hit 52-week highs today.

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Share Market News

Why CBA is forecasting a stronger Aussie dollar in 2026, and what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, which ASX shares might benefit and which might struggle in 2026?

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Fallers

Why Andean Silver, CBA, Life360, and Silex shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, DroneShield, Monadelphous, and SGH shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Tuesday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope shares jump 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This steel company is a takeover target. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

IAG integrates RACQ Insurance into reinsurance

| Laura Stewart

IAG brings RACQ Insurance into its core reinsurance program, expanding coverage and seeking greater resilience against natural catastrophe risks.

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Share Market News

Monadelphous awarded $175 million BHP contract: Key details for investors

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous Group shares are in focus after landing a major $175 million construction contract with BHP in Western Australia.

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Share Market News

SGH confirms $13.2 billion acquisition offer for BlueScope Steel

| Laura Stewart

SGH confirms a $13.2 billion joint offer to acquire BlueScope Steel, with plans for strategic business separation.

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Share Market News

BlueScope fields $30-per-share takeover bid from SGH, Steel Dynamics

| Laura Stewart

The company previously rejected several earlier bids.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of the best that Australians can buy.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 7%!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors significant potential income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, Catalyst Metals, and Goodman shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these top stocks.

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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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Share Gainers

Top 5 ASX 200 tech shares for growth in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a rollercoaster year for ASX 200 tech shares, with fears of an AI bubble sending them into a bear…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX had a lukewarm start to the week today.

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Record Highs

Own Rio Tinto shares? They just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio has gotten off to a good start in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Coronado Global, Metallium, and WiseTech Global shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Buying ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy? Here's why they're starting 2026 with a bang!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX uranium stocks in these early days of 2026. But why?

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Share Market News

Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares? Here’s why CBA and NAB are forecasting RBA interest rate hikes in 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Fenix, Paladin Energy, and Vulcan Steel shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

Read more »

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Light & Wonder, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in January 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot to offer for income-focused investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares to buy for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has buy ratings on this ASX copper mining share and ASX gold mining stock.

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX 200 mining shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Extraordinary growth in certain commodity prices pushed ASX mining shares higher in 2025.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

Read more »

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in 2026 in ASX shares aiming to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like very appealing buys today.

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