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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

Down 28% in 5 years. Is it time to consider buying this ASX 200 fallen icon?

| Tristan Harrison

This software business looks too cheap to me.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy posts higher sales and renewables progress in December update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered higher sales, strong revenue, and renewables progress in its latest monthly report.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped to climb over 100% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts expect steep gains this year.

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Broker Notes

Up 63% since June, why this ASX All Ords share is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outsized gains for this ASX All Ords share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another red day on the markets this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Northern Star, Pro Medicus, and Web Travel shares

| James Mickleboro

How does the team at Morgans rate these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical and these ASX shares are up 200%+ in just a year

| James Mickleboro

These shares have made their shareholders wealthy over the past year.

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Opinions

4 reasons why I think BHP shares are a must-buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's shares are now 20% higher than this time last year.

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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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Broker Notes

Up 300% since August, why this surging ASX gold stock could keep racing higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more strong outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Opinions

4DMedical shares crash 20% this week: Should investors cut their losses on the once-booming stock?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now down 6.61% for the year to date.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Navigator Global, Praemium, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas Rare Earths, Paladin Energy, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Forget Telstra shares, I'd buy this ASX telco stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This telco is set to soar higher.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX silver stock has 'a sky full of upside'

| James Mickleboro

This exciting stock could be a high risk, high reward pick according to the broker.

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Share Market News

Emerald Resources: Memot gold resource climbs 27% to 1.7Moz

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources lifts Memot Gold Project resource by 27% to 1.7 million ounces with strong Indicated growth and plans for…

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Share Market News

Westgold Resources doubles cash build and sets new production record in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources posts record gold production and a doubling of cash build for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Market News

Beach Energy shares: quarterly revenue drops, Waitsia ramps up

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy's quarterly revenue fell 17%.

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Technology Shares

This is a great place to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison is excited about the potential of this stock.

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Share Market News

Ampol share price in focus as ACCC refers EG Australia acquisition to Phase 2 review

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s proposed EG Australia buyout to a Phase 2 review, requiring more scrutiny under the new…

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Share Market News

Vault Minerals delivers strong gold production and cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals delivered 76,520 ounces of gold and $12 million free cash flow in the December 2025 quarter, keeping major…

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy lifts uranium output and sales in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted a jump in uranium production and sales, with operations on track for further growth in FY2026.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These small businesses have a lot going for them.

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Share Market News

Lynas Rare Earths reports 43% sales growth, CEO to retire

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths delivered robust revenue growth and announced CEO Amanda Lacaze’s retirement.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining posts record cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining delivered record operating cash flow and improved guidance for FY26.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto posts strong 2025 Q4 production results

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto reported record Pilbara shipments, strong copper and lithium growth, and maintained guidance for 2026.

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52-Week Lows

Should you buy the dip on these ASX 200 stocks?

| Aaron Bell

After yesterday's fall, are these stocks worth a buy?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy with $10,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are among Australia’s biggest businesses and have a good outlook.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy reports record hydro inflows and rising customer growth

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy reports stronger generation, surging customer growth, and lower wholesale prices in its December 2025 update.

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Share Market News

Mercury NZ Q2 update: Hydro powers results, renewables on track

| Laura Stewart

Mercury NZ’s quarterly results show strong hydro inflows, renewable growth and more customers bundling services.

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Dividend Investing

3 great ASX dividend shares to buy in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These are the types of dividend investments that Australians should look at.

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Opinions

Prediction: Evolution Mining shares will halve in value in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The gold price has reached a new record this week.

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Share Market News

Can these 2 ASX 200 shares rebound after reaching record lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see 30-50% upside for the battered stocks.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX All Ords shares tripled in value last year. Can they keep going?

| Bronwyn Allen

Both of these ASX shares more than tripled their market capitalisations in 2025.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are in the spotlight this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors kept up the selling this session.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares can rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker says these shares could offer major upside.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate 2 ASX All Ords rippers of 2025: Is their phenomenal run over?

| Bronwyn Allen

Both of these ASX shares more than tripled in value last year.

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