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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock was just downgraded by a leading broker

| James Mickleboro

But don't go hitting the sell button just yet.

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Share Market News

ASX dividend investors: Is BHP stock a buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the Big Australian is a good option for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

On International Women's Day, what do 81% of female Aussie investors want in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Women could hold 70% of the wealth in developed nations over the coming years. And they will want to invest…

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Share Market News

Are you investing or gambling?

| Tristan Harrison

Treating shares as gambling chips will end up creating casino-like results.

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Cheap Shares

3 reliable ASX shares you can buy at a discount

| Tony Yoo

Of course, all investors want to buy quality stocks for a cheap price. But if everyone could do it, we'd…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy session for the ASX today, with almost all sectors rising.

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Financial Shares

Up 7%: This All Ords stock reported some big ASX news today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX stock reported an astonishing metric this morning.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy Soul Patts stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't let a high stock price stop you from buying a quality ASX share.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Cash kings: 2 top ASX dividend shares that pay quarterly

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are paying consistent, appealing income to investors.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 REITs receiving broker upgrades today

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX 200 REITs have earned a thumbs up from brokers today.

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Share Market News

Government announces superannuation boost – here's who benefits

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government has announced a major change to superannuation today.

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Share Fallers

Why Camplify, Platinum, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Why are the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares leaping to new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are shrugging off valuation concerns and piling into bank stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Evolution Mining, Magnetic Mining, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger session than most.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great business and here’s what you need to know about it.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) is up 37% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking at the CRYP ETF? Here's my take on whether it's too late to buy.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are strong buys for March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling very bullish about these shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 97% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investor are sending the healthcare stock soaring on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Up 90% in a year, why is this ASX 300 uranium stock suddenly halted?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this high-flying stock is out of action today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in March.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong global growth possibilities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Want to grab the CSL dividend? There's not much time left!

| Tristan Harrison

Time is almost up for the dividend.

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Investing Strategies

Beginners: Buy these 2 ASX shares to start your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

If you are new to the stock investing game, I reckon this pair could be a great place to begin…

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett buy ASX shares in a raging bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What would the Oracle from Omaha do today?

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Investing Strategies

$9,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $516 a month of passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's not massively complicated, but the plan requires some discipline and patience. Are you ready?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 staged a remarkable recovery this afternoon.

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Materials Shares

Could the big short of ASX lithium stocks be nearing its end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on what lithium shorters might do next.

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks for income investors in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks.

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
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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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Dicker Data, and Iress shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Magellan, Platinum, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX pharmaceutical stock just rocketed 122%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX pharmaceutical stock on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 14% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a tough time today. Buy why?

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 tech stock crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors hit the sell button today?

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Graincorp share price having such a bumper week?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders are smiling this week. And could the gains keep coming?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares I recently sold

| Tristan Harrison

It can be wise to lock in profits, sometimes.

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