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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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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Car Group, Karoon Energy, and Steadfast shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Graincorp, Nexgen, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Opinions

2 moves I'll make if the stock market plummets tomorrow

| Sebastian Bowen

If the markets crash any time soon, I've got a plan.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is soaring after brokers ponder 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see a lot of value in this ASX 200 share following its results.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 300 share is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing trading update is weighing on this share.

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Dividend Investing

With a 7% dividend yield, is it time to buy JB Hi-Fi stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this retailer a bargain?

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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 ASX 200 on Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Can this supermarket giant perform better than its big rival Woolworths? Let's break it down.

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Growth Shares

Could buying Audinate shares at $14 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

A trailblazer in its field, this Sydney ASX company has only just started its potentially lucrative journey.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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Investing Strategies

'A relief rally': 2 ASX shares to buy for a great Christmas

| Tony Yoo

Cooling inflation could mean interest rates stop rising, and that will put downward pressure on bond yields.

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Opinions

3 top ASX shares with high dividend growth to buy in 2023 and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting huge pay rises from these stocks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing finish to this Thursday for ASX investors.

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Opinions

Why I'd invest $10,000 in these 3 ASX stocks before the next market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares might actually go up if there's a market crash...

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, ANZ, Atlantic Lithium, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great time on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX 200 insurance stock just go into a trading halt?

| Bronwyn Allen

This company just announced a capital raise, an acquisition, a trading update, and upgraded guidance for FY24.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Galan Lithium, Graincorp, and Vulcan Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I'm getting ready for a stock market rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing means always planning ahead...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors take the latest Aussie jobs data in stride

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment figures this morning.

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Share Market News

What is the 2024 outlook for the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Australia be the lucky country again in 2024?

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Travel Shares

GUILTY: Qantas shares plunge after criminal conviction

| Tony Yoo

A health and safety representative was sacked after he asked for better protection for staff cleaning planes from China.

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Share Market News

These ASX All Ords shares are making big moves in opposite directions on news

| James Mickleboro

What's sending these shares higher and lower on Thursday?

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Opinions

If I were 18 again, here's how I'd invest in ASX shares to reduce future financial stress

| Tristan Harrison

Investing is a marathon not a sprint.

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Opinions

Lake Resources shares: Is the bottom here yet?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a treacherous journey for this lithium company. Time to be greedy when others are fearful?

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Despite consumers focusing their spending on essentials, the Fresh Food People are not lighting the world on fire.

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Cheap Shares

From bear to bull: The ASX stocks that could be set to bounce back the strongest

| Tony Yoo

There are a bunch of quality companies trading for cheap at the moment. Here are the ones most likely to…

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Investing Strategies

How much do you need to invest in ASX shares to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tony Yoo

Fancy just laying back on the banana lounge while money pours into your bank account? So do I.

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Small Cap Shares

53% down: This small-cap ASX stock just hit an 'inflection point'

| Tony Yoo

This sports tech outfit has gone gangbusters for investors this year, but multiple experts reckon it's not too late to…

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Share Market News

Directors have been buying these ASX 200 bank shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to look at these two stocks?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very pleasing time on the ASX boards today.

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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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing after receving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium takeover offer has been tabled.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 4 ASX 300 shares, say top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts have upgraded their ratings on these four ASX 300 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Delta Lithium, Flight Centre, and Karoon Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares missing out on the good times on Wednesday?

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Nufarm, Pilbara Minerals, and Seek shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

Meet the five ASX 200 shares that have just clocked new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a fine day on the market for these companies.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking day on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is flying higher today.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has Goldman Sachs just upgraded CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could be in the buy zone according to a leading broker.

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