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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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Share Fallers

Why Archer Materials, Lifestyle Communities, TPG, and Web Travel Group shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Broker Notes

Citi: Growth 'possible' for Bank of Queensland shares

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are still mixed, however.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Web Travel share price just crash 32%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is up 0.3% at this same time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which $9 billion company is acquiring another ASX stock

| James Mickleboro

This big fish is looking to acquire a small fish in a $45 million deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

TPG Telecom shares rise on $5.2b asset sale to Vocus

| James Mickleboro

The telco is unlocking value by divesting assets. Here's what's happening.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is going on with this high-flying tech stock today.

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Opinions

I'm close to making this ASX 200 stock my next investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company has a lot of potential.

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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

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that big dividend yields are coming for buyers of these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Cettire, Mesoblast, and Regis Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fletcher Building, Neometals, and WAM Research shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price frozen today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying AI stock has requested a trading halt this morning.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs is betting on this ASX 200 stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Should you be placing a bet on this gaming stock?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent these three stocks flying higher. Let’s find out why.

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Record Highs

S&P 500 cracks another new record high: Can US stocks keep charging higher?

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the S&P 500 to a new all-time high. Now what?

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Share Market News

8 ASX All Ords shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want the latest payouts from these stocks, you'd better hurry!

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Share Market News

How much could a $5,000 investment in Woolworths shares become in one year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the supermarket giant would be a good option for your hard-earned money.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Arcadium Lithium, Netwealth, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why this OTHER ASX lithium stock is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Up 107% in a month, investors just sent this ASX lithium stock surging again!

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Metals Acquisition, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX 300 copper stock is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red.

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Index investing

Should you buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) at all-time ASX highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy this index fund?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price rises on $10b Arcadium Lithium takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Management believes the deal makes it a global leader in energy transition commodities.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy with strong long-term growth plans

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be good strong performers according to one fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to take some profit off the table.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for ASX shares, despite an afternoon wobble.

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Share Gainers

Three soaring ASX 300 shares just upgraded by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect more gains ahead from these high-flying ASX 300 shares.

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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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ETFs

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one stock that owners of this index fund can thank for today's new high...

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Share Fallers

Why Karoon Energy, Mesoblast, Mineral Resources, and Sigma shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why APA, Elders, GQG, and Webjet shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new all-time highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These have been great shares to have in your portfolio in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX biotech stock just rocketed 25% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Here are all the details.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had subdued session and dropped into the red. The benchmark index fell 0.35% to…

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