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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Is this ASX All Ords retail stock too cheap to ignore?

| Kate Lee, CFA

It's tough to be a retailer, but is the market punishing this ASX small cap share too much?

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Energy Shares

What Bill Gates, ASX uranium shares and the AI revolution have in common

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares could be tapped to make up for banned Russian imports in the US.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sigma share price: What's next with the Chemist Warehouse ASX listing?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in this M&A saga?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Chalice Mining, Integral Diagnostics, and Winsome Resources shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 lower-risk ASX shares I think are perfect for beginners

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are three ASX shares that are ideal for risk averse investors, in my opinion.

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Share Gainers

Why Capitol Health, Capricorn Metals, Credit Clear, and Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Why I'm planning to buy Guzman y Gomez shares and own for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business has a strong outlook.

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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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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock having such a poor start to the week?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords share is raising $1.1 billion to back generative AI

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords company announced a billion dollar capital raising. Here’s why.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 20% after accepting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

These two diagnostics companies are planning to merge their operations.

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Opinions

Are BHP or Wesfarmers shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in the owner of Bunnings or Australia’s biggest miner?

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Opinions

1 ASX small-cap stock that could benefit from the rental crisis

| Kate Lee, CFA

Noticed the rental market shortage? This may be an opportunity for this ASX small-cap share.

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Opinions

I'd use the Warren Buffett method and buy these 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett’s advice has steered me to these stocks.

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Broker Notes

This speculative ASX stock could almost double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors could almost double their money with this high risk option.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 mining stocks could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these miners according to analysts.

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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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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock's 'compelling valuation' makes it a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks a 50% return could be on the cards for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will Aussie investors have a good start to the week? Let's find out.

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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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Opinions

3 reasons ASX uranium stocks can keep charging higher into 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think the recent sell-down in ASX uranium stocks has been overdone. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 0.36% gain.

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Where Aussies are spending their money, and the ASX shares that could benefit

| Tristan Harrison

Households are still opening their wallets on certain categories.

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Share Market News

With nothing in my savings account, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth by following the Oracle of Omaha's golden rule.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could await buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 shares will continue to reward investors for years to come.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets ended the trading week on a sad note today.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price hits a multi-year low: Will the tide change soon?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts now seeing value emerge from the lithium miner's shares?

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ETFs

Records tumble! Hot ASX ETFs smash all-time highs again on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a little strange to see these ETFs hit new highs on a red day for the ASX...

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Opinions

Down 40% in under 3 years, is the Lynas share price due a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is there any hope for Lynas shares?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters in June

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent these three stocks soaring in June. But why?

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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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 Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deterra Royalties, Northern Star, and Opthea shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Judo Capital, Life360, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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IPOs

Is Guzman y Gomez stock too expensive?

| James Mickleboro

Should you stay clear of this hot IPO?

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just increased their share price forecasts for these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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