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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 Market News

Are Telstra shares a no-brainer for income investors in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about the telco giant.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final trading day before the Christmas break.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

Iron ore, gold and lithium: Commodities could be in for a bullish year in 2024.

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Opinions

Here's why I'm buying cheap ASX shares right now to hold until at least 2026!

| Tony Yoo

Do you have the patience to buy high quality companies then just sit on it for years?

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Opinions

My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

2024 could be another extremely interesting year!

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Share Gainers

Why Calidus, Cromwell Property, Integrated Research, and WA1 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling on Thursday. Here's why these are rising.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 stocks in 2024? Here's what CBA predicts for the year ahead

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2024 outlook foresees a mix of headwinds and tailwinds ahead for ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Emerald Resources, Liontown, Pexa, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these 5 ASX All Ords shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders appear to see value in these shares.

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just logged its worst day in two months. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Battered by headwinds on several fronts, the S&P 500 ended its winning streak to close down 1.5%.

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Share Market News

Own Azure Minerals shares? Here's why its takeover could collapse

| James Mickleboro

Is this another lithium takeover that is doomed to fail?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 today.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Stuff your Christmas stocking with these beauties for a cheerful 2024.

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 giant ASX 200 shares are currently undervalued!

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX blue-chip shares could be worth a bite.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Healius, Karoon Energy, and WA1 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Record Highs

These 5 top ASX 200 shares are smashing new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

It’s a record breaking day for these five ASX 200 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, KMD Brands, Neuren, and PEXA shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Rio Tinto share price just hit a 52-week high?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a strong Santa rally for Rio Tinto 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

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when ANZ predicts the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX 200 shares can perform well in a high interest rate environment, many struggle with increased borrowing costs.

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Opinions

How I'd kick-start my children's financial future with ASX shares under the Christmas tree

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could make great Christmas presents.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another solid session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this ASX 200 stock at $23 be like investing in Amazon in 2008?

| Tony Yoo

One Australian company is going gangbusters at the moment, and its stock is already a 17-bagger over the past 5…

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Technology Shares

One artificial intelligence (AI) stock I'd buy over Nvidia for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Shares for the chip maker are up 250% in 2023, so there are cheaper alternatives for punters looking to invest…

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Share Gainers

Why G8 Education, Lake Resources, Liontown, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Tabcorp, Weebit Nano, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

Do you want to tell your boss where to go? Read this

| Tony Yoo

Aussies are struggling after more than a dozen interest rate hikes, but ASX shares could help you to a better…

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock was just upgraded and tipped to rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has been impressed with a recent announcement.

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Small Cap Shares

Up 128% in 3 weeks: ASX small-cap to buy after massive catalyst

| Tony Yoo

This finance company's journey has been mixed since listing in 2020, but the team at Forager is bullish after recent…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise this morning.

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Cheap Shares

'Stock to de-rate': 2 'attractive' ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks are ready to bust out in 2024, so Baker Young's Toby Grimm recommends you pick them up…

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Materials Shares

'Long-term buying opportunity': The ASX 200 stock that no one loves right now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have been punished enough, reckons one expert, who is urging investors to buy while they're cheap.

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Resources Shares

13-bagger in a year: 2 ASX mining shares that could be takeover targets

| Tony Yoo

These businesses have valuable assets that its bigger rivals could be salivating over, according to one expert.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd be thrilled to find in my Christmas stocking this year

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to be given these stocks.

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Share Market News

The Wesfarmers share price just reached a 52-week high!

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have been Christmas shopping for this stock.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts name 2 blue chip ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX 200 shares could be going places according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers think that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Link, Neuren, and Tabcorp shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Meteoric Resources, Stockland, and Strickland shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 18% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share is lifting off on Monday amid takeover news.

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