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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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Share Fallers

Why ALS, IDP Education, Predictive Discovery, and Telix shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX Harley-riding insider is buying up his company's shares hand over fist

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX chair has been on a massive spending spree in May.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

Could a US debt ceiling resolution actually cause a stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news that the US debt ceiling may be lifted, avoiding a catastrophic default. But could…

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 300 share can deliver huge returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 share could be destined to generate big returns for investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Share Market News

How to generate a second income of $2,000 a month with ASX dividend shares!

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to earn a second income. Here's how to do it.

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Opinions

One ASX share I'm holding to build wealth AND passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one investment where the returns could flow in the coming years.

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Opinions

This is my #1 ASX growth share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX healthcare share as an exciting opportunity.

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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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Opinions

Why the ASX share market could be the best place to invest for the next decade

| Tony Yoo

Here are the themes that will rule the next few years, and three Aussie stocks that will take advantage.

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Resources Shares

Finger on the trigger: When to buy 4 blockbuster ASX mining shares

| Tony Yoo

'The best time to start buying resource stocks is when the macro backdrop looks bad.'

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the biggest events to rock the stock market in the coming days, according to eToro's Josh Gilbert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a great day for investors on Monday!

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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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Broker Notes

How this fundie plans to keep investing through a recession

| Bronwyn Allen

There are still fears the United States could go into a recession this year.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares go back to the future with copper

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto is expanding its copper mining segment.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share with a 'long-term moat': Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time pounce on this ASX 200 share according to Goldman Sachs.

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Investing Strategies

Games people play: 2 ASX 200 shares for 'a winning edge'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are the best bets for an economy that's slowing down, according to Wilsons' Rob Crookston.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Market volatility seems to be driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Friday.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank is canning cashbacks and lifting rates now

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac will soon end its $3,500 cashback offer on new loans.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, APM, Megaport, and Mesoblast shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Immutep, Latitude, and Universal Store shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Left at the altar: What's next for Tyro shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Both Westpac and Potentia have walked away from a deal for Tyro.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona shares standing still on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has halted its shares on Friday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares near 52-week highs that still look cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why two of 2023’s strong performers could keep rising.

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Travel Shares

Citi says Flight Centre share price can rise how much?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares may be just warming up according to one top broker.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the recent pullback in Lovisa shares is a huge buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

The budget jewellery retail chain has enjoyed a spectacular rise on the ASX in recent years. Is this just a…

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Broker Notes

Inflation isn't dead. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares to 'protect your wealth'

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons the Reserve Bank is giving up too early on the fight against inflation.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to finish the week on a positive note?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock topped the lot on Thursday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big falls are driving trading volumes on the ASX 200 today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares going gangbusters while the rest of the market bleeds?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX tech shares today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Costa, Delta Lithium, and Immutep shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market volatility.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Accent, Temple & Webster, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares tumble today as US debt ceiling fears intensify

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is following the lead of US and European markets, where all of the major indices sold off…

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy this sold off ASX share

| James Mickleboro

A large decline means that big returns and dividend yields could be on offer with this ASX share.

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