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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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Opinions

2 niche ASX tech shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

If you believe interest rates are close to peaking, then these technology suppliers to the mining industry could soar in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to have a subdued finish to the week.

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Opinions

2 top ASX dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are two companies I'd buy shares in to keep the income up instead of holding cash.

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Broker Notes

4 of her best: The ASX stocks this expert says are winners right now

| Tony Yoo

Pounce on these stocks as the Santa Rally sets in for the 2023 holiday season.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Why wait for post-Christmas sales when you can snap up some quality bargains on the ASX right now?

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Resources Shares

The 2 ASX lithium shares head and shoulders above the rest

| Tony Yoo

There are many stocks to choose from, but the team at Blackwattle reckons this pair is the best by far.

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Opinions

2 top industrial stocks to buy on the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two ASX industrials shares are looking pretty good.

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Opinions

Why I think this is the safest stock in my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This is a very resilient business in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to November for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares sink 8% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The team at Citi thinks investors should be selling this lithium miner's shares.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, IPD, Iress, and Temple & Webster shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the month on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Lake Resources, Origin Energy, and Wildcat shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure today. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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52-Week Lows

Lake Resources share price falls 7% to new 52-week low amid second strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Chair Stu Crow described "a year of significant progress" amid an 80% decline in the share price in 2023.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords shares are surging more than 10% on Thursday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX All Ords shares soaring on Thursday.

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Opinions

2 ASX dividend stocks I'll be buying hand over fist in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

These two shares are on the top of my 2024 wish list.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy share price tumbles on 'incomplete complex' revised takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shareholders will get to cast their votes on the contentious takeover proposal on Monday.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have caught the eyes of analysts over at Morgans.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting big yields and even bigger gains from these dividend shares.

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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 ASX 200 index today.

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while they're cheap before interest rates stop rising.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about the Flight Centre share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 travel share has been a frequent flyer on the top 10 most shorted stocks list since 2022.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy over CBA stock in December 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these top shares over CBA right now.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another happy day for most ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price rises amid latest acquisition news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has completed its latest acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 share to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This share is exposed to structural growth tailwinds according to its analysts.

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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

Here's why you might have just bought Healius shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Two of the most popular super funds just loaded up on this healthcare stock.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares just hit 52-week lows: I rate them as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look too cheap to miss!

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, EML, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Fisher & Paykel, IDP Education, and Temple & Webster shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rallies on latest Aussie inflation figures

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are optimistic following the October CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Opinions

Could CSL stock be a millionaire-maker at $261

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the exceptional biotech company still harness the power to make an investment today worth a million in the future?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing on an 'unprecedented opportunity' with a global giant

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock is working closely with a giant in its field.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares under $5 ready to break the ASX mould

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these shares over the next 12 months.

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Cheap Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy before they start to recover

| Tony Yoo

The ASX 200 has dived since reporting season, so there are bargains to be picked up right now.

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Opinions

Where to invest $6,500 in November 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think it's a great time to start putting money to work.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| Tony Yoo

Income investors have to be careful to not lose 40% of capital while raking in 20% yield.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy New Hope stock for its 10% dividend yield?

| Tony Yoo

These shares look cheap right now. But will they sink even further from here or are there brighter days ahead?

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