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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

How to position your ASX portfolio in the current environment – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Here's how VanEck views the current situation.

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Share Market News

3 legendary ASX dividend shares worth a closer look

| Marc Van Dinther

The companies all boast strong market positions and steady cash flow.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just initiated coverage on this ASX utilities stock with a buy recommendation

| Aaron Bell

This under the radar company could be worth watching.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy QBE shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects QBE shares to outperform. Let’s see why.

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Opinions

2 strong Australian stocks to buy now with $6,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot going for them…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors on St Patrick's Day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough start to the week for investors.

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Gold

Newmont stock has plunged 17% in March. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This war has had an unusual effect on the price of gold.

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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 buy these shares.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about ResMed, Downer, and Nuix shares?

| James Mickleboro

They have given their verdicts on these shares. Are they bullish or bearish? Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Why it's not too late to buy this surging ASX All Ords defence stock

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more outperformance from this rocketing ASX defence stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Regis Resources, Strike Energy, Telix, and Virgin Australia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Brainchip, CAR Group, and Endeavour shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think about these shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Lifestyle Communities, Perpetual, Reliance Worldwide, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive start to the week. But why?

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Energy Shares

How is this ASX energy share leaping 17% in Monday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

Up 263% in a year, this ASX energy share is smashing the benchmark again today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Magellan, and QBE shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these names? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these investments for long-term returns.

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Share Market News

Perpetual sells Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for $500m

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual is selling its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital in a strategic move to simplify the business and focus…

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Share Market News

Orica settles US litigation and announces US acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Orica announces a major US litigation settlement and a new US business acquisition, both set to strengthen its North American…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares slide after being cut from the ASX 200

| Marc Van Dinther

ASX 200 exits often cause short-term pressure. Long-term prospects remain unchanged.

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Share Market News

Lynas Rare Earths announces US$96m US rare earth agreement

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths has signed a major US rare earth supply deal, with a US$96m US Government offtake and four-year…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals resubmits FDA application for brain cancer imaging agent

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals has resubmitted its FDA application for TLX101-Px, a new brain cancer imaging candidate.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy: February 2026 update shows growth and strong storage

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy recorded strong customer growth and high storage levels in its February 2026 monthly report.

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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

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares are some of the most positively-rated businesses on the ASX.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX stocks brokers say could double in the next year

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be set to rebound in 2026.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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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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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 energy shares were the only risers last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Energy was the only ASX 200 market sector to finish in the green as the war in Iran continued.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 100%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares are dirt-cheap buys.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

Read more »

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to expect from Tuesday's RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are increasingly pricing in another RBA interest rate increase on Tuesday. Will it happen?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank hike rates? All signs point to yes.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips these ASX All Ords shares to rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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Share Market News

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure successfully issues inaugural A$350m medium-term note

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has priced a $350 million inaugural note to boost funding flexibility and support its asset base.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DBI, GQG Partners, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's slumping market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have gained 10% to more than 25% this week despite the broader market retrace. Here’s…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why CAR Group, Immutep, Northern Star, and Syrah Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red? Here's why.

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