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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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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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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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Share Market News

QBE shares lift as ROE, dividends, and profits surge

| Tom Richardson

The accident-prone QBE (ASX: QBE) could be on the right track.

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Should you invest in Magellan's new High Conviction Trust?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Finacial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) is launching a new ASX-listed High Conviction Trust. Should you invest?

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Blackmores posts 24% decline in full year profit due to China weakness

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price could come under pressure today after the release of its full year results...

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Share Market News

Telstra reports 40% decline in full year profit and cuts its final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch today after delivering a result in line with its…

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates delivers more strong profit growth in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price could be on the move today after the release of a strong…

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52-Week Highs

Why CSL and these ASX shares just stormed to all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and two other ASX shares have just stormed to all-time highs. Here's why...

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3 ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) weren't the only ones releasing results on Wednesday. Here are three…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

S&P/ASX 200 expected to sink lower amid global market sell off

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 index and heavyweights such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Share Fallers

Why Northern Star and these ASX gold miners crashed lower

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) share price and the rest of the gold miners crashed lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Broker upgrade sends Fortescue shares hurtling higher

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price raced higher on Wednesday and could continue to do so if this…

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Magellan shares come back to earth on broker ratings

| Tom Richardson

Magellan shares get hit by broker downgrades.

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These 2 ASX tech stocks could make you rich

| Rhys Brock

Picking the next ASX tech success story isn’t easy – but ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) is one of two companies…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Will the Graincorp and Bega share prices rise on news of regional boom?

| Jules Woodward

With the news of a food and grocery manufacturing boom in regional Victoria, will Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) or Bega…

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Share Market News

Attention: The Plato Income Maximiser Fund (ASX:PL8) pays a 7.6% yield in monthly dividends

| Tom Richardson

Plato Income Maximiser Fund (ASX:PL8) could be a good bet for income-seeking retirees.

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Share Market News

United Overseas Australia guides for 14% profit growth

| Tom Richardson

United Overseas Australia boasts a 7% trailing yield.

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Afterpay, Z1P Co. and Sezzle shares are racing higher today

| Tom Richardson

Sezzle Ltd (ASX: SZL) has launched into Canada with Kappa as its first client.

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Share Fallers

What now for the AMP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price found its bottom?

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price falls after delivering mixed results

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price is down 1.98% today after releasing its earnings for FY19.

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Share Market News

UBS forecasts cobalt price to climb 60% over 18 months

| Tom Richardson

Some ASX cobalt miners like Clean Teq Ltd (ASX: CLQ) could be in for a strong 12 months.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aveo share price rockets 5% higher ahead of potential takeover

| Ken Hall

The Aveo Group Ltd (ASX: AOG) share price has surged 5% higher after it entered a Scheme of Arrangement to…

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Magellan, Northern Star, & Pact Group shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of…

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Share Fallers

Skycity share price falls despite record profit

| Brendon Lau

A record net profit failed to fire up the SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price as the stock…

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Share Gainers

Why Aveo Group, Appen, CSL, & Fortescue shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price are two of four racing notably higher…

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Share Market News

Why Bingo and Cleanaway shares could clean up on recycling ban news

| Sebastian Bowen

A ban on recyclables exports could light a fire under Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX: BIN) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: CSL higher, NAB & Pact Group lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) shares have been making a splash…

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Share Market News

Here's why the CBA share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Will CBA have to cut its dividend in FY20?

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Share Market News

Will CSL beat CBA to be the ASX's most valuable company one day?

| Tom Richardson

If we exclude BHP as being dual listed it's a two horse race for the ASX's biggest company.

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Share Fallers

Results: Pact Group share price plummets 12% after posting $290 million loss

| Ken Hall

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) share price has fallen 12% in early trade after the company reported a…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Results: Tabcorp share price could fall despite earnings growth

| Ken Hall

The Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) share price is on watch this morning after the Aussie wagering group posted a…

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Share Market News

Magellan share price down 7% after completing $275 million institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price has dropped 7% following the completion of its $275 million institutional placement...

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Technology Shares

The Appen share price is down 16% in August: is it a buy?

| Ken Hall

Despite rocketing 100% higher so far this year, the Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has struggled in August. Will…

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Share Market News

Computershare shares point higher on earnings beat & share buy-back plan

| Tom Richardson

Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) lifts EPS 12.8% a slither ahead of guidance.

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Share Gainers

What you need to know about NAB's profit update

| Brendon Lau

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) share price is likely to find support this morning after it posted its…

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Share Market News

Results: Takeover target GBST Holdings just doubled its full year profits

| James Mickleboro

GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) shares will be on watch after the takeover target delivered a strong profit result...

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Share Market News

CSL delivers US$1,919 million profit in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be on the move today after it delivered another strong full year result...

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Share Market News

Why is the lithium price plunging? As Orocobre and Galaxy shares tumble again

| Tom Richardson

The lithium price is reportedly down by around 30% over the past year.

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52-Week Lows

Why Mayne Pharma and these ASX shares just sank to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price and two others have just dropped to 52-week lows. Here's why...

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