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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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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Cheap Shares

These ASX 200 shares keep smashing new highs. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding cheap shares is hard, but not impossible, right now.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be trading at bargain prices.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX stocks for $5,000 investments in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out which shares brokers are tipping as buys right now.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| Zach Bristow

Double-digit gains anyone?

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Share Fallers

Why GQG, Novonix, Silex, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Harvey Norman, HMC, and Web Travel shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned about inflation and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what the ABS just reported.

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Share Market News

Here's why this ASX pharmaceutical stock just rocketed 70%

| James Mickleboro

This stock has achieved 'the most exciting' milestone of the year.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares catching broker upgrades this week

| Zach Bristow

Analysts are turning more constructive on these names.

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Opinions

Are you invested in ASX 'volcano' stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX volcano stocks can be very volatile and sometimes exciting.

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Technology Shares

Is the WiseTech share price heading for $200?

| Zach Bristow

The path is set, according to one broker.

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Best Shares

3 ASX 300 stocks up by more than 300% in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks certainly add up to a triple treat.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 300 stocks can rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what's happening.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were pulled back down to earth this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has CBA's luck finally run out?

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Record Highs

7 ASX 200 shares that just smashed new record highs

| Bronwyn Allen

In a topsy-turvy day for the ASX 200, these stocks have ascended to new price milestones.

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Share Gainers

Why EML Payments, Gentrack, Regis, and Resimac shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, CBA, Iperionx, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Capital Raising

Why the Novonix share price is frozen today

| Mitchell Lawler

Time to refill the cash tank before it runs out.

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Share Market News

Why did the rising ASX 200 just reverse course into the red?

| Bronwyn Allen

US President-Elect Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords stock is undervalued and could rocket 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this share to deliver big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares top brokers rate as a 'buy'

| Zach Bristow

See what the latest is for these two names.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 share is one of 'the highest quality businesses on the ASX'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock analysts at Wilsons rate incredibly highly right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Opinions

If I were 40, I'd buy these ASX shares in 2024 for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

These investments look very compelling to me as buy-and-hold investments.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 stock for 20% upside and a 6% yield

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think investors should be buying this stock before it's too late.

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Financial Shares

ASX fintech stock backed by Mastercard slumps 9% on debut

| Zach Bristow

Meet the ASX's newest fintech company.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors kicked off the trading week in style today.

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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 stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Bell Financial, IPD, Megaport, and Resolute Mining shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Liberty, Lovisa, Novonix, and SG Fleet shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why? Let's find out.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share is tumbling 13% on reduced earnings forecast

| James Mickleboro

Earnings are expected to fall in the first half, much to the dismay of the market.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 23% on a $1.2 billion offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords stock amid a $1.2 billion takeover bid.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a big day for Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Records are being broken by this share on Monday. What's going on?

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Opinions

3 reasons the GQG share price looks like a buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the fund manager could be good value.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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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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