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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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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price storms higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Will this new offer be enough to get a deal over the line?

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares on watch amid takeover chaos

| James Mickleboro

There has been a new twist in the Origin Energy takeover.

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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 on Thursday.

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX shares at $9 now be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

This Melbourne company is making big strides in its field and has returned a phenomenal 67% each year for its…

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Share Market News

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these dividend stocks.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares in the buy zone? Here's what Bell Potter thinks

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this telco giant's shares? Let's find out.

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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 Fallers

Why Brainchip, Healius, Latin Resources, and Praemium shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing all-time highs

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 stocks are hitting it out of the park during a mediocre day for the market.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Lovisa, New Hope, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session. But why?

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Share Market News

Soul Patts shares fall amid Whitehaven news

| Tristan Harrison

Is Soul Patts about to increase its credit portfolio even more?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares drop amid Bubs trading halt

| Bronwyn Allen

What a year: A2 Milk shares are down 41% in 2023 and the Bubs share price has dropped 45%.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore price and copper will go higher than expected, says Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says Chinese government fiscal stimulus will be bigger and more imminent than first thought.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Healius shares crashing 35% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is crashing deep into the red on Wednesday. What's happening?

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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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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Uncertainty rules the Australian economy, so take a look at these shares that boast global demand driving their businesses.

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Dividend Investing

Down 31% + paying 5% yield: Is this ASX dividend stock the answer to your prayers?

| Tony Yoo

Some businesses just don't receive enough attention just because what they do is esoteric or 'boring'. But smart investors will…

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Technology Shares

Up 94% this year, is it still wise to buy this hot ASX tech stock?

| Tony Yoo

What a journey these shares have had in 2023! But how about those punters who want to join now?

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Cheap Shares

I'd start snapping up quality cheap ASX shares before stock prices start rising!

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to be greedy with these ASX shares.

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Opinions

Why a bearish market could be the best time to start buying ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I love being greedy when the market is fearful.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another pleasing day on the ASX boards this Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Guess why Liontown shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer is having a day to remember. Is this why?

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Opinions

2 no-brainer ASX buys during a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX shares are first on my buy list for the next crash.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for CSL shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

2023 hasn't been a good year. Will 2024 be better for shareholders?

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Share Gainers

Why Liontown, Northern Star, Pexa, and Star shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Elders, SG Fleet, and TechnologyOne shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

It's not just AI driving 49% growth in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) this year

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX NDQ is having a ripsnorter in 2023.

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Share Market News

Insiders have recently been buying these ASX 300 shares

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time to consider these stocks?

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Materials Shares

Why were Core Lithium shares just downgraded?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has become bearish on this lithium miner today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Origin Energy share price is trading 11% below takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Thursday’s takeover vote will see AustralianSuper take on the Origin board.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

The tech stock is missing from action today. What's going on?

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Opinions

This ASX dividend share was one of my biggest buy regrets

| Sebastian Bowen

Hopefully you don't make the same investing mistakes I did with this one.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday

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Investing Strategies

Invest in these 2 ASX shares for a real shot at $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Getting to seven figures is possible, but only if you give it a try. Check out these stocks that could…

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Investing Strategies

'Our choice': 2 ASX 200 stocks to jump on before catalysts kick in

| Tony Yoo

These two shares could end up bargains, according to one expert who reckons the market hasn't quite caught up with…

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Resources Shares

'6 to 9 months': 2 ASX lithium shares just waiting to break out

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon there are some absolute bargains in lithium land right now.

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Capital Raising

Why weren't Healius shares trading on the ASX today?

| James Mickleboro

Healius is raising funds at a deep discount and warned there will be no dividends in FY 2024.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mildly positive start to the trading week for ASX 200 shares this Monday.

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Opinions

2 overvalued ASX shares I think could plunge if the market crashes

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be surprised to see these popular shares take a bath during the next market crash.

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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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