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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Qantas, Webjet, WiseTech, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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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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Healthcare Shares

Sigma shares up 25% in 2 days as Chemist Warehouse merger looks set

| Zach Bristow

The deal continues to create tailwinds for Sigma shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX tech stock just rocketed 41% on a new government deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX tech stock soaring on the heels of a new government deal.

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Small Cap Shares

Which small cap ASX stock is jumping 20% after receiving a takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be heading to the NASDAQ after receiving a takeover offer.

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Share Market News

I'd start investing in ASX shares with under $1,000 like this

| Tristan Harrison

Starting to invest is an exciting time.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in September

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX shares had a strong month while some heat came out of the property market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares came back to earth this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status in September

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies received upgraded ratings from the experts last month.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks rocketed higher in September. Do you own any?

| Bernd Struben

Here are three of the ASX 200 shares investors sent flying higher in September.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Qantas, Ramelius, and Webjet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Should you sell your ASX shares if they've hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good idea to sell shares at high prices?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Life360, REA, and Sigma shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 12% on big Chemist Warehouse news

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to believe this news could be a sign that the deal will go ahead.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA share price charges higher on big Rightmove news

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't fourth time lucky for the realestate.com.au operator.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans rates these 3 ASX 200 stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been given the thumbs up by the broker this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on 1 October.

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Share Gainers

How this top ASX All Ords stock turned a $7,000 investment into $31,906 in just 2 months

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending the beaten-up ASX All Ords stock flying higher recently. But why?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Say bye to Q1 and buy to these ASX shares!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a top start to the week, with yet another record high booked.

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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 Fallers

Why Magnetic Resources, Newmont, Predictive Discovery, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Fletcher, Fortescue, Liontown, and Star Entertainment shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just raced into new all-time highs!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just smashed its old record highs.

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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 shares.

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Retail Shares

8% dividend yield! I'm buying this ASX stock and holding for decades

| Rhys Brock

ASX retail stock Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX: SSG) isn't the first name people usually think of when it comes…

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Broker Notes

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock for a 28% total return

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this blue chip following recent weakness.

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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 on Monday.

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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 when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see when the banking giant thinks the central bank will cut rates.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 35% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rocket from current levels. Let's see why they are so bullish on them.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares rose by an extraordinary 9.37% while the ASX 200 lifted 0.68% last week.

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Share Gainers

These are the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2024 so far

| James Mickleboro

Mouth-watering returns have been generated from these shares. But why?

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Opinions

1 magnificent Australian stock down 38% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can keep providing a good harvest of returns.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy conclusion to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Why did these 6 ASX 200 mining shares experience double-digit growth this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index is up by an extraordinary 9.28% in just 5 days.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Bank Shares

2 problems with NAB shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I own NAB shares, but here's why I wouldn't buy more today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Cettire, Endeavour, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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