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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 Market News

Accent share price crashes 12% on FY24 profit crunch and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the footwear retailer reported for FY 2024.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares that Morgans is 'happy to buy today'

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling bullish about these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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Technology Shares

One ASX 100 share with an incredible growth path to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ASX 100 share is a screaming opportunity right now.

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, G8 Education, Insignia, and Megaport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being hit hard by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Super Retail, Universal Store, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to continue its winning streak today.

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors be worried about this unusual earnings season theme?

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors learn from this reporting season?

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Share Market News

Ten-baggers galore! These 19 top ASX stocks returned 1,000% or more in just 10 years

| Bernd Struben

The ASX is one of the best stock markets in the world to find those illustrious ten-baggers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another rise for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 companies are placing new bosses at the helm

| Mitchell Lawler

Is new blood at the top exactly what the doctor ordered for these underperforming companies?

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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 Market News

Why Baby Bunting, Corporate Travel, Lycopodium, and Santos shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Charter Hall, Healius, and WiseTech shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Wednesday. But why?

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 9% after raising $60 million

| Mitchell Lawler

This fast-growing company is maintaining a lean balance sheet while making an accretive acquisition.

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ETFs

Should you buy these high-performing ASX ETFs today?

| Sebastian Bowen

High returns don't always make for a sure thing...

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Broker Notes

Time to jump on this top ASX 200 share down to 52-week lows?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this beaten down stock could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Is the winning streak going to continue today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Suncorp, Westpac, and Reece shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Broker Notes

Go long on these 2 ASX 200 shares: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX recorded its eighth day of gains in a row this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 directors just bought more shares in their companies?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these directors invested almost $300,000 in their first trade in almost 4 years.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX shares punched new 52 week highs after F24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying these shares hand over fist today.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Iress, Mader, and Yancoal shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, ARB, Judo, and Monadelphous shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares have got the attention of Gen Z investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Report shows Gen Z investors traded a narrower range of securities than other generations in FY24.

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Opinions

Are GQG or Magellan shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these fund managers offer a compelling outlook.

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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.

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Share Market News

Could Fed chair Jerome Powell 'trigger a big selloff' in the ASX 200 at Jackson Hole?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuned into Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed to eke out a gain this Monday...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX 300 stocks to buy and 1 to sell

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

ASX gold shares rocket as price tops US$2,500

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold stocks are smashing the markets 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 shares.

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Resources Shares

Liontown shares at 52-week lows as lithium slump extends further

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't buyers of the lithium share at these depressed levels.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Ampol, PWR, and Reece shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

2 ASX mining shares rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

These names are well positioned, analysts say.

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Nuix, Santana Minerals, and Westpac shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are pushing higher on Monday. Why are investors buying them?

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52-Week Highs

Why the Zip share price jumped 3% to hit a new 52-week high

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are hitting the buy now button on this stock.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is looking to add to its portfolio with an acquisition.

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