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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock is exploding 135% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a fresh discovery, this ASX lithium stock has more than doubled in value today.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Opinions

$4,000 annual passive income: How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to rake it in

| Tony Yoo

Money for doing nothing isn't a privilege that only the wealthy can enjoy. Average punters can achieve this.

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Share Gainers

5 best-performing ASX All Ords mining shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords finished 8.85% higher in FY23 and these miners had the greatest share price growth.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.2 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has just had one of its own directors buy $1.2 million worth of shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Strong returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to Morgans.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock's crashed 48% in 8 months. Time to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

No guts, no glory. Are you game enough to add this potential bargain to your portfolio?

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Broker Notes

'Attractive valuation': 2 battered ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

Just like a sofa or a toaster, why wouldn't you purchase stocks when they're 'on sale'? Elvest Fund is bullish…

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Costa takeover a 'great outcome' for shareholders or not?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are mixed on whether the offer is strong or not.

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Opinions

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in July 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some fine suggestions if you're looking to earn more and work less.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX All Ords shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

In a year characterised by high inflation and rising interest rates, who would have thought an ASX retail share would…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's RBA hold was welcomed by ASX 200 investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps higher on RBA rate hike pause

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX 200 shares following the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold in July.

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Gold Road, Sayona Mining, and Silver Lake shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Latin Resources, Paradigm, Sunland, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Volpara Health share price is leaping 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

This company is beginning to move towards being cash flow positive.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on CSL shares or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of several experts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa share price jumps 10% on $1.4b takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Costa could soon be snapped up in a $1.4 billion deal.

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Share Market News

What could the latest retail sales data mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have shoppers tightened their financial belts?

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Investing Strategies

'Supply is tight': 2 ASX shares ready to grow like teenagers

| Tony Yoo

The economy might be struggling after all the interest rate hikes, but experts reckon this pair will rocket ahead regardless.

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Defensive Shares

'Quality defensive': 2 ASX 200 shares for a battle-ready portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stock tips from Baker Young Toby Grimm for resilient growth through economically depressed times.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big day for the ASX 200 index on Tuesday for one key reason.

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Share Fallers

'Bright outlook': 2 ASX shares now in a perfect dip for buying

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are worthy long-term investments.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 kicked off FY2024 with a bang today.

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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 Bubs, Link, PSC Insurance, and WiseTech shares are falling on Monday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Galan Lithium, Pilbara Minerals, and United Malt shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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IPOs

Redox share price drops after IPO

| James Mickleboro

One of the biggest IPOs in some time has taken place on the ASX today.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in FY23

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were making investors smile in the last financial year.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,782 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Let me show you how you can potentially bring in $12,500 per annum without having to work for it.

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares get smashed on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

For God's sake, how can it be that time of the month again?!

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

It's a massive few days coming up for Australian stocks. These are the most critical events for investors to monitor.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a 26% tumble in 2 months, are Lovisa shares back at fair value?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is this a golden opportunity staring us right in the face?

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Share Market News

Analysts say investors should buy these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to look at these dividend shares when the market reopens.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form in June, much to the delight of shareholders.

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Investing Strategies

'Massive opportunity': 2 ASX shares rocketing on irresistible global themes

| Tony Yoo

Economic noise is distracting investors at the moment. One expert names a pair of stocks that could grow strongly regardless.

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