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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that are coiled springs for a lifetime of passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These are my best stock picks for a lifetime of income.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped yet another bruising in the markets today.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares receiving broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These high-performing ASX 200 shares have caught the attention of brokers and investors this week.

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Opinions

Which ASX stock I'd rather buy than Nvidia at $1,148 per share

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm being cautious not to get sucked into the AI euphoria. Here's my money-making alternative to tech's kingpin.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Clarity, Pro Medicus, and Qantas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX microcap stock just rocketed 109% on a new deal!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX microcap stock soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, GR Engineering, Novonix, and Pointerra shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are dropping into the red on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just hit a 4-week low?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200's sudden four-week low might come down to just one thing.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these 3 ASX All Ords shares to multi-year highs on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

2 under-the-radar ASX AI shares that look set to jump

| Zach Bristow

One broker says AI could unlock serious potential for these surprising companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX shares to invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think these shares would be great options for a $500 investment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after Anglo American takeover update

| James Mickleboro

BHP is seeking an extension to its deadline to get a deal over the line.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the ASX this hump day.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd try to turn an empty portfolio into $300k by buying cheap ASX shares, starting now

| Sebastian Bowen

If I was looking for cheap ASX shares today, here's what I'd buy.

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Broker Notes

Domino's share price is set to soar 22%, say top brokers

| Zach Bristow

Serving up another positive view for the pizza giant.

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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 Gainers

Why Alligator Energy, Data#3, Fisher & Paykel, and IPD shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Neuren, Peter Warren, and Qantas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Up 20% in 2024, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

This healthcare stock has been on fire over 2024.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just plunge on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the April CPI data. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I really like these three blue-chip stocks.

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Broker Notes

Holidays on hold: How will this affect ASX travel shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows many Australians are delaying holidays due to cost-of-living pressures.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could help set you up for life

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two investments can help anyone achieve financial independence.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a drop back to reality for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share is diving 11% to record lows today

| Mitchell Lawler

A more cautious spender is throwing a spanner in the works of this automotive dealership.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Elders, Peter Warren, and Serko shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Playside Studios, Pro Medicus, Strike Energy, and Winsome shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Best Shares

4 ASX 200 shares being scooped up by insiders

| Kate O'Brien

Insiders at four companies have made notable purchases recently.

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Opinions

ASX growth stock on the cusp of profitability: My multibagger pick

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm hoping to buy this small-cap stock and turn $5,000 into $20,000.

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Broker Notes

ASX investors may choose supermarkets over Wesfarmers shares after ACCC inquiry: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs says ASX supermarket shares are trading at attractive valuations.

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Broker Notes

One ASX stock to buy and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks one of these stocks is a buy and one is a sell.

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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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Opinions

Forget lottery tickets, I'd buy these ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd buy these two shares over a Powerball ticket any day.

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Opinions

If I had to own only one ASX 200 share forever, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of my portfolio’s biggest positions.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races today.

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