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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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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Retail Shares

Dump 'em! Top broker says sell these 3 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This comes amid high interest rates, weak retail sales, and persistently negative consumer sentiment.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was almost hit by an RBA interest rate hike in May. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA minutes reveal ASX 200 investors were almost faced with a rate hike this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Opinions

2 great value ASX shares I want to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are high on my watchlist.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Down 16% in 6 weeks: Is this ASX 200 share a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this beaten down stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed a strong start to the trading week 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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Opinions

1 ASX 200 dividend stock down 20% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could be a top pick for dividends and stability.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy in May

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are too cheap to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, New Hope, Nuix, and Star Entertainment shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Duratec, Galan Lithium, and Michael Hill shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why brokers just revised their outlook for these 4 top ASX All Ords shares

| Bernd Struben

These four ASX All Ords companies were just re-rated by top brokers.

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Opinions

I'd invest $10,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these top stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 24%?

| James Mickleboro

What is weighing down this lithium stock today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Should you buy Telstra stock on a pullback?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this telco a buy for value hunters?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Core Lithium share price just crash 6%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the Core Lithium share price today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 25% on an earnings upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following an improved FY 2024 earnings outlook.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Star shares now rolling the dice on a rescue bid?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rumour is that a US-based casino operator is ready to revamp this fallen star.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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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

Morgans says these ASX stocks can rise 20% (and pay big dividends!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes some very big returns could be on the cards over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

1 overlooked ASX growth stock I'm chasing for multibagger potential

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock can create strong returns in the years ahead.

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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

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX consumer discretionary shares rose by more than 3% last week.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Share Market News

Why this smashed ASX 200 share is a fundie's top value pick

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an ASX consumer discretionary stock that has lost 40% of its value over the past year.

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Opinions

How I plan to invest my tax cuts

| Sebastian Bowen

I have big plans for my tax cut cash this year.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be going lower any time soon?

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Opinions

With its 8% yield, I think this undervalued ASX 200 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Tristan Harrison

The value and passive income of this stock looks very eggciting to me.

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Opinions

Here are 3 reliable ASX shares I'd buy instead of the big four banks right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on these stocks to pay more reliable dividends than the financial sector.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering end to the week's trading this Friday.

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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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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Resources Shares

Up 51% from their 52-week low, is it too late to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mineral Resources has been on a tear since mid-January. Do these top brokers think it's too late to buy?

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, Loyal Lithium, Polynovo, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

Goldman says these 6 ASX retail shares are a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest retail trading data was historically weak, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Share Gainers

Why AIC Mines, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Patriot Battery Metals, and Vulcan Energy are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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