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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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ETFs

3 reasons the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) is still a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

The US stock market has been a great investment.

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Opinions

Would I buy this ASX All Ords stock if it flies the nest for the UK?

| Mitchell Lawler

No time to lounge around. Analysts reckon this Aussie company could voyage to the UK soon.

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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 difficult day for Aussie investors.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to help turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Compounding and growth stocks can help you pull off what other people might think is a magic act.

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Opinions

Down 80%, are Core Lithium shares finally worth buying in April?

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm running the ruler over this beleaguered lithium company to see if it might present an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite recording a loss, the ASX 200 still hit a new record today.

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Record Highs

Happy Easter: ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a happy start to April for ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down over 34% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

We can farm good passive income from this stock.

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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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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hoping for interest rate cuts in 2024 are keeping one eye on the US Fed.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in March

| Bronwyn Allen

There are blue chips and small caps on this list.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Harvey Norman, Orora, and ResMed shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I think will lead the next bull market charge

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look primed for a recovery when the global economy improves.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares could make strong long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks are benefiting from tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Mesoblast, Novonix, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband shares are falling on a big sale today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie Broadband and Superloop saga continues...

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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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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| 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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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 16% to a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very red start to the week.

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Share Market News

How to tap into the record-breaking ASX 200 performance with just one stock

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 started and ended March with record breaking days.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares an ASX bargain buy or overvalued right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers an appealing investment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect as the market reopens following the Easter break.

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Small Cap Shares

My 3 top small-cap ASX shares to buy in April

| Tony Yoo

After a dark period, the little guys are ready to take the fight to the large caps. Here are three…

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Communication Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Telstra stock?

| Tony Yoo

The telco is widely held by retail investors but has disappointed for most of its life. Is a bull run…

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Dividend Investing

Buy 3,500 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $2,400 per year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Investors in Australia have so many excellent dividend payers available, but this is all by design.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers are chock-full of stock ideas this month!

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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 REITS and property shares led the 11 market sectors last week alongside a new record high for the ASX…

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Technology Shares

Experts name 4 top ASX artificial intelligence shares

| Bronwyn Allen

E&P analysts nominate four ASX tech stocks likely to benefit from the AI boom.

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IPOs

Could this rumoured ASX IPO become a billion-dollar takeover target?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might be a second chance to invest in a similar company to the one set to depart the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile in March thanks to some very big gains.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I have been buying in 2024!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a believer in the long-term outlook of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a massive day for the ASX 200, with a new all-time high recorded.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock rocketed 60% in March! Can it keep on delivering?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring in March, the ASX tech stock is now up 169% since this time last year.

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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 Burgundy Diamond Mines, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, EML, and Zip are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, and Platinum shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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