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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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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy in June 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Brace yourself for some hot stock picks to cosy up to this month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Bubs share price struggle on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

It seems a curdling LinkedIn post may have sparked today's share price downturn.

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Materials Shares

2 ASX mining shares that soared on Wednesday — one more than 100%

| Monica O'Shea

One of these companies more than doubled its share price today.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which obscure ASX healthcare share just exploded 220% on HUGE news

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has just tripled its investors' money.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 stock defied today's downturn to gain 4.8%.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Audio Pixels, De Grey Mining, and Paladin Energy shares rose today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares were caught up in the market selloff today.

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Share Fallers

Why Aroa Biosurgery, Bank of Queensland, Champion Iron, and Terracom shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the month deep in the red.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling pressure in the lithium space seems to be driving trading volumes today.

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Best Shares

3 ASX shares I'm super excited to buy in June

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX shares are looking tempting this winter.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this beaten down ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that recent share price weakness has created a buying opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why are Zip shares smashing the market in May?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares have thumped the market in May. What's happening?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Gainers

Why did the BetMakers share price just gain 24%?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is outperforming all its All Ords peers right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as Australian inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest Aussie inflation data late this morning, sending the ASX 200 deeper into…

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy while they are on sale

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these three beaten-up businesses to be rebound contenders over the next two or three years.

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Dividend Investing

3 amazing ASX dividend shares that should pay you passive income forever

| Tony Yoo

Well, no one can guarantee forever. But this trio might do well for years to come.

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Dividend Investing

'We would buy it': 2 quality ASX dividend shares that are now going for a discount

| Tony Yoo

Pounce on these income stocks going for cheap, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could further healthcare acquisitions boost Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers may be interested in a digital healthcare business.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 34% before being halted?

| Monica O'Shea

This sound production company is still espousing its long-awaited technological breakthrough.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock took out today's top spot.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price losses are driving trading volumes on the ASX today.

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX 300 lithium share soared 29% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the stellar performance of this lithium share this week?

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX shares are in the buy zone right now

| Monica O'Shea

What does Bell Potter think is so hot about these three shares?

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy NAB shares right now (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are now a lot cheaper so is it a good time to invest?

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Global Lithium, Leo Lithium, and Qantas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, Paladin Energy, Sayona Mining, and Universal Store are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks notching up new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own this ASX 200 trio.

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX energy share just rocket 28%?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is going on with this energy share today.

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Materials Shares

Are Lake Resources shares a cheap buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to pounce on this beaten down lithium share?

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Share Market News

Why did the Paladin Energy share price just crash 22%?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is having a day to forget on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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Technology Shares

Bombshell confession: ASX tech company admits it 'likely' trapped customers illegally

| Tony Yoo

Contracts renewed for a further 12 months without their knowledge, plus termination fee to get out of it.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back trading again on Tuesday after a halt last week.

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Technology Shares

Everyone's talking about AI again. Which ASX shares can I buy for exposure?

| Tony Yoo

These are the Aussie stocks that have the best chance of cashing in on the new-found interest in artificial intelligence.

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Broker Notes

Is the IDP Education share price a bargain buy after crashing 16%?

| James Mickleboro

Has yesterday's selloff created an attractive buying opportunity for investors?

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive entry point': Buy these 2 ASX 200 shares now to 'outperform'

| Tony Yoo

If you're buying shares in specific companies, you want to beat the index. Here's a pair of stocks that experts…

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Resources Shares

Top ASX lithium share to ride on the coattails of decarbonisation

| Tony Yoo

If you want to cash in on the transition to a cleaner future, Milford analyst Roland Houghton has the best…

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Financial Shares

Here's what this broker is saying about Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this investment bank a top option or should you keep your powder dry?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 healthcare shares to grab for 'attractive outlook'

| Tony Yoo

Australia's health industry has a lot going for it, so take note of these experts' stock tips.

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