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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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Share Market News

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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are getting hammered on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy alert! Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this blue chip according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Up 43% in a month, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Find out what the experts think of this ASX uranium share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A subdued finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 300 stock is crashing 32% today

| Mitchell Lawler

A brutal sell-off is underway after missing expectations.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares with 'potential for strong future performance'

| Bronwyn Allen

Tamim Asset Management reveals 3 ASX All Ords shares that are primed for growth.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upped their ratings for these four ASX All Ords shares.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Neuren, Ora Banda, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett sent Wall Street a $93 billion warning. History says the stock market will do this next

| Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold a record amount of stock during the first half of 2024.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DUG, OFX, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares being sold off today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a day to forget this hump day.

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Share Fallers

BrainChip shares are tanking 11% as an industry titan is scorched

| Mitchell Lawler

BrainChip's headache could be coming from 15,000 kilometres away.

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BNPL shares

Would you be crazy to buy Zip shares at $2.90?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have rocketed 904% in a year. Is it too late to buy?

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52-Week Highs

These 16 ASX 200 shares are hitting new 52-week highs today even as the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Boss Energy, Challenger, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, EBR Systems, Evolution Mining, and Peninsula Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

Superstar ASX 200 healthcare stock snags record high amid $32 million deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The second multi-million-dollar deal in less than two weeks.

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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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Gold

Why this $9.6 billion ASX 200 gold stock is smashing the market today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has hit a 52-week high on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why is this $1.7 billion ASX 200 stock falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $1.70

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of this small company.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks to have run out of steam and could drop into the red.

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Opinions

I'm incredibly bullish on this explosive ASX 300 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has a very exciting future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a stunning day this Tuesday.

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ETFs

5 popular ASX ETFs smashing new record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these high-flying funds?

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Share Fallers

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing over 13% on government warnings

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are suffering from a government threat.

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Hub24, Lotus Resources, and Wildcat shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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Record Highs

Boom! The ASX 200 just rocketed to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent the benchmark into uncharted territory.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Cooper Energy, IDP Education, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why this $7 billion ASX 200 stock is falling hard today

| James Mickleboro

Investors were not impressed with this company's performance during the third quarter.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock looks good to me and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company is building a compelling future.

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Share Market News

Down 36%! Should you buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this travel company after yesterday's decline.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a strong start to the week today.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Chalice Mining, GenusPlus, and Xref shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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