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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

3 ASX growth stocks I think could turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three opportunities I’m backing for long-term success.

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Broker Notes

400% organic growth in 3 years: The ASX small-cap Cyan is pumped about

| Tony Yoo

Smaller stocks have been punished the past couple of years, but recent weeks have shown the start of a recovery.

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Broker Notes

Believe it or not, this notorious ASX stock is now back in the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Well, at least according to the folks at ECP. Take a look at their reasoning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another red day is expected for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge losses on the ASX 200 boards this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Codan, Mirvac, and Pact shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the odds and racing higher.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords stocks hitting new 52-week highs while the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries Index is down 1.4%, but these three All Ords stocks are shaking off the selling pressure.

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Fineos, Fletcher Buildings, and Temple & Webster shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday.

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Opinions

Here's the next ASX share I'm going to buy

| Mitchell Lawler

It's a high bar to make it into my portfolio but, for me, this ASX-listed company is running rings around…

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52-Week Lows

These ASX All Ords shares are near 52-week lows. Here's which ones I'd buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a new 52-week low a buying opportunity with these shares?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Technology, lithium, and plasma therapies are on the menu this week.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares diving on disappointing results

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been pressuring these ASX All Ords shares following the release of their 2023 financial year results.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX microcap stock just soared 40% on a US Navy order

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX microcap stock as it expands its business with the US Navy.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Lake Resources share price booming again today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are having another day in the sun.

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Healthcare Shares

Results in! What are brokers saying about the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

Are CSL shares a post-results buy? Let's find out what brokers are saying.

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Broker Notes

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the NAB share price?

| James Mickleboro

Are NAB shares a buy after its update?

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Cheap Shares

'Very thoughtful' ASX 200 company now perfectly set up to take off

| Tony Yoo

This stock has long been a favourite of analysts but is now going for 27% cheaper than a year ago.

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Broker Notes

Pssst… The ASX sector set to boom in the next 18 months

| Tony Yoo

Shock pivot: Fund manager reveals the new stocks he's buying right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for investors on Wednesday.

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Opinions

ASX passive income: Here's how you could be earning $500 per month

| Tony Yoo

Combine stocks and the power of compounding to make beautiful music for your investments.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge moves higher on the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Opinions

Are Domino's Pizza shares the greatest bargain on the ASX 100?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to take a bite of this opportunity.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts on latest wages, RBA comments

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this instalment of wage growth data be setting the scene for another month without an interest rate rise?

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Melbana Energy, Seek, and Temple & Webster shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great time on Tuesday. Why are they sinking?

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, CSL, Life360, and Pro Medicus shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 36% on 'significant milestone'

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are flying on Tuesday amid an update on the Kachi Project.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the green amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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Opinions

Timeless investments: 3 ASX All Ords shares I'd buy to last a lifetime

| Mitchell Lawler

Compounding returns over decades could be life-changing. But, we need companies that will last the test of time for it…

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Best Shares

The ASX 200 share I wish I had bought a decade ago (and might still)

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I bought this stock in 2013, but it might not be too late in 2023.

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Broker Notes

'Upcoming catalysts': Fund manager names 2 ASX shares that are in line for analyst upgrades

| Tristan Harrison

An ASX travel share and UK bank could be two opportunities.

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Cheap Shares

'Growth potential': 2 ASX shares now set up for explosive returns

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks have underperformed recently but the underlying businesses have manoeuvred in the background for a roaring comeback.

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Resources Shares

'Long growth runway': 2 ASX mining shares cashing in on the green energy transition

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks may not be the obvious investment when it comes to the shift to net zero, but those companies…

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Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals shares! I'd buy this ASX lithium share instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd choose this unconventional pick for lithium exposure today.

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Cheap Shares

Down 70% in 2 years: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for dirt cheap now

| Tony Yoo

The market turned on these stocks but experts reckon they are set for massive turnaround stories.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day of earnings on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cold start to the trading week for the markets today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares an opportunistic buy for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares might be a buy for dividends, but not much else.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bendigo Bank, Elders, and Lendlease shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Carsales, GWA, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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