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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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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was mayhem on the markets today, with one of the worst days in a long time for ASX shares.

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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying Mesoblast and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders seem to see value in these shares.

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Share Fallers

'Catastrophic' risk: Why Star shares have lost 25% in 4 days

| Mitchell Lawler

The outcome of this inquiry could determine whether Star Entertainment hits Blackjack or bust.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX iron ore stock is surging 68% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the iron ore miner following a promising project update.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Macmahon, Star, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Share Gainers

Why Decmil, SCEE, Spartan Resources, and Telix shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off today.

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Broker Notes

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares with 'significant catalysts ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the ASX 200 coal and wine stocks that this fund manager has selected for additional investment.

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 stocks at 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These shares are down in the dumps on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why has this ASX 300 stock just been placed in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 stock is sitting out today's trading thanks to some big news.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 energy stock with 'minimal competition' to buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock is trading 30% lower than its 2022 record high.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy for great portfolio diversification

| Tristan Harrison

I like what these ASX shares have to offer.

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Opinions

Why I'm eyeing this ASX energy share to double my money

| Mitchell Lawler

Owning a stake in another fast-growing company could be transformative.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX small-cap stocks that could grow significantly

| Tristan Harrison

International growth is very compelling for these stocks.

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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ETFs

3 reasons I think this fantastic ASX ETF is a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Quality is just one factor that makes this ETF is a great pick, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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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 shares today.

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Opinions

How has this ASX 200 stock returned 14% per annum over the past five years?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this stock beaten the pants off the market since 2019?

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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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52-Week Lows

Are Telstra shares a no-brainer for income after hitting a fresh 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think of the telco giant's shares at this level.

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Record Lows

Star Entertainment shares flop 6% to an all-time low amid critical inquiry

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a perfect storm of negativity surrounding this ASX 200 casino operator...

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Ioneer, Piedmont Lithium, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, NextDC, Predictive Discovery, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falters on Middle East war fears

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are on edge as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a very healthy and resilient stock.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are primed for blast-off

| Tristan Harrison

I’d take a bite of both of these stocks.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors for a second consecutive week.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates coming in 2024 or 2025?

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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

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are my top picks for growth.

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