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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 Gainers

Why Meteroic Resources, NAB, PEXA, and Qube shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in April

| Bronwyn Allen

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

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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Brainchip, Helloworld, and Woolworths shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of favour with investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Opinions

3 reasons I think Xero shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is an appealing stock to me.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX 200 shares.

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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 Market News

Buying the dip: Managers spend millions on Soul Patts shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Several insiders are putting their money where their mouths are.

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Endeavour, Northern Star, and Santos shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Amcor, Boss Energy, DroneShield, and Woolworths shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better session than most on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting May with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

2 under-the-radar ASX growth shares I just bought for my investment portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these ASX stocks can provide tasty returns.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares overcame the market sell-off last month and delivered very strong gains.

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Share Market News

5 top ASX dividend stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Gold

Are Newmont shares at a stretched valuation right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on the current Newmont share price.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'm loading up on in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I am a big fan of these two dividend stocks.

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Share Fallers

The Star Entertainment share price is trading around all-time lows of 40 cents: How low can it go?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the fate of Star shares rests on one factor...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some compelling ASX companies to buy in May and stash away!

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Share Market News

Why AMP says interest rates won't rise next week

| Tristan Harrison

What is the RBA going to do with interest rates next?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong showing this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX tech share is surging 20% on a huge income rise

| Mitchell Lawler

A change a contract could hint at future profitability.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Mesoblast, Pointsbet, and Worley shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, DroneShield, IGO, and Serko shares are surging

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why the Droneshield share price is flying higher on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up Droneshield shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap at two-year lows?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares just hit a two-year low.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of up to 15% for these ASX 200 companies.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 11% after its largest shareholder dumped $1.4b of shares

| James Mickleboro

This company's largest shareholder is heading to the exit today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have very useful tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very happy start to the trading week for investors today.

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Share Market News

Star share price rebounds from all-time low after another casino ejection

| Tristan Harrison

There has been another change among the leadership ranks.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara shares worth buying right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the current Pilbara stock price low enough for me to buy?

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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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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Fallers

Why Betmakers, Brainchip, Core Lithium, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Monday. But why?

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