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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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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 Fallers

Why Actinogen, ASX, Burgundy Diamond, and Lifestyle Communities 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 AGL, Evolution Mining, Pro Medicus, and Seven shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $10,000 into Zip shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 this year. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors with one of the biggest results of earnings season being released.

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Opinions

Down nearly 15% in a month, is this ASX ETF ready for a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA

This ASX ETF looks interesting to me at the current price.

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Share Market News

Who is Australia's Nancy Pelosi stock-picking equal?

| Sebastian Bowen

This member of parliament has bagged a 64.7% return since 2022...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another positive session for ASX shares this Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Which ASX stocks are favourites among our Aussie politicians?

| Zach Bristow

Some people in Parliament are avid investors. There's a few common ASX companies in their portfolios.

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Retail Shares

Expert says furniture retailers are out and these ASX retail stocks are in

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff says investment trends among ASX retail stocks have changed.

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Retail Shares

Big ASX news: The JB Hi-Fi share price just hit another new record high!

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares have done it again...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX small cap ripping 37% ahead on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is lifting this small cap to a record high today.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, James Hardie, Netwealth, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX All Ords just jump on the latest Aussie wages data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors sent the index higher following the latest Aussie wages figures. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Orora, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Resmed, Telstra and Sayona Mining among the ASX shares investors bought most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 20 most traded shares on the Selfwealth platform, these stocks had the highest buy conviction.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 100 share can deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another positive session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week for ASX shares today...

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Share Market News

How big will CBA's profits and dividend be in FY 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What is on the cards for the bank's results this week?

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Best Shares

An ASX stock I'd buy to target a 100% return!

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF's growth is set to continue...

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Car Group, Dicker Data, and JB Hi-Fi shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

Citi says steer clear from this ASX share after FY24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

The reaction to Beach's FY24 numbers has been swift.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen, Aurizon, Beach Energy, and PYC shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

These beaten-up ASX stocks look too cheap to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares look great value to me.

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett invest in ASX shares during crazy volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Are periods of decline a time to sell or buy shares?

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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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Opinions

Why now could be a great time to invest in this top ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to impress with its long-term growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I bought in this week's volatility

| Tristan Harrison

The lower prices of these stocks were too good for me to ignore.

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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

Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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Opinions

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in August

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be top buys this month in my opinion.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a delightful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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