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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally enjoyed a positive session this Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX coal shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Coal miners have caught a bid this week.

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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 APA Group, Chalice Mining, Guzman Y Gomez, and Monadelphous shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Deterra Royalties, G8 Education, and Red Hill shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day.

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Opinions

I'd buy BHP shares to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think it's a good time for long-term dividend investors to invest in BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 stock to a buy

| Zach Bristow

It sees the recent sell-off as an overreaction – and an opportunity.

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Share Market News

Brokers says these ASX 300 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Check out these stocks that brokers love.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy FY24's worst-performing ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there bargains to be found amongst the ASX's worst shares of FY24?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors after a solid night on Wall Street.

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Share Gainers

3 best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One commodity is the common thread for this trio of top-performing ASX 200 mining shares.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. the city and regional property markets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day to forget for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 15% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big return potential from these shares.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX All Ords shares lifted to 'strong buy' consensus ratings in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords index is comprised of 500 stocks, and 80 were upgraded to strong buy ratings last month.

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Industrials Shares

Move over DroneShield: This ASX defence stock is up 67% in a month!

| Sebastian Bowen

With massive growth in recent months, could this stock be the next DroneShield?

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, Mayne Pharma, Pilbara Minerals, and RPMGlobal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Ora Banda, Superloop, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session despite the market weakness.

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Share Market News

What the RBA minutes imply for the ASX 200 and higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

With inflation proving sticky, should ASX 200 investors prepare for an RBA rate hike?

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in June

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 gainers of the ASX…

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing new multi-year highs on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just scored substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers foresee some significant gains from these two ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I think have explosive growth potential

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here's my list of 3 ASX small-cap shares for growth.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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How to invest

Beginner investors: I suggest you start with these 2 ASX dividend powerhouses for decades of income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are perfect for any beginner investor...

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Opinions

3 cheap ASX passive income shares I'd buy to target $1,000 a month

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here's my list of 3 cheap ASX shares to invest in for additional passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors today? Let's find out.

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Gold

How these three ASX gold stocks soared above the rest in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX gold shares flying higher in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for ASX investors 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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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, EML, Immutep, and Lendlease shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, MacMahon, Strike Energy, and WiseTech shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 2 top ASX growth shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks I’m bullish about.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to benefit from anticipated power shortages

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think could benefit from this global trend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Opinions

Can Wesfarmers shares keep beating the ASX 200 index?

| Kate Lee, CFA

The Wesfarmers share price rose 32% in the past year.

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Broker Notes

What this expert predicts will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

These sectors could be the ones to watch, according to one expert.

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Best Shares

Leaders and laggards of the ASX market sectors in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 ASX market sector rose by more than 30% and we reveal the top 5 stocks within the…

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Bell Potter thinks this is the stock to buy.

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