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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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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Recent Share Market News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The BHP share price is taking off today. Could this be why?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's takeover of OZ Minerals has passed another milestone.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price jumps on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering on Tuesday thanks to a takeover approach.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price has soared 50% in 6 months: Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this ASX travel share can keep rising higher.

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Investing Strategies

'Rerating likely': 2 ASX shares to buy before they take off

| Tony Yoo

The QVG Capital team demonstrates how past performance really is not an indicator of what's to come.

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Resources Shares

50% fall: Are ASX 200 lithium shares a bargain buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert explores whether the hot demand for the crucial battery ingredient is about to cool off.

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Resources Shares

Don't like mining stocks? Buy these ASX 200 shares instead

| Tony Yoo

The cyclicality of resources companies can put many investors off, but Celeste analysts suggest a way to reduce that volatility.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the ASX 200 returns from the Easter break.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for a big passive income boost: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are bullish on these dividend shares and expects some big yields.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting on these ASX shares tumbling from current levels...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters (with more to come)

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back a pair of stocks that could outperform while the world is crumbling around it.

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Share Fallers

Why did the A2 Milk share price crash 12% in March?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for owners of this infant formula share.

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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

Invest in this 6% yielding ASX 300 dividend stock for passive income

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check the credentials of this dividend share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX 200 health care stock outperformed all others 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 moves from ASX lithium shares are driving trading volumes today.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price just tumble 5%?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with Pilbara today?

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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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Opinions

This ASX All Ords share has soared 70% in 6 months. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX stock keep running higher?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Sayona Mining share price tumble 13% in March?

| Monica O'Shea

What weighed on Sayona shares in March?

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 68%?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is ending the week deep in the red.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price diving 7% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders hit back at executive's pay packets yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped for big things by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Elanor Investors, Neometals, and Talga shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

This iconic ASX 200 retail share is down 28% over the past year. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This well-known retailer is down in the dirt. Here are my thoughts on its upside potential.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Energy Resources, Magellan, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday ahead of the Easter break.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Elanor Investors share price surges 17% on $3.4 billion Challenger funds deal

| Monica O'Shea

What are the details of this real estate funds management deal?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Western Mines share price is surging another 65% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This ASX mineral exploration stock is having another stunning day.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 battery stock is soaring 18% on a 'key approval'

| Brooke Cooper

The company is one step closer to manufacturing battery anodes in Europe.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the Bank of Queensland share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank a top option in the sector right now?

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Broker Notes

The broker community's 3 best ASX 200 shares to buy for 2023

| Tony Yoo

It can be confusing picking from a huge universe of stocks and listening to conflicting expert commentary.

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Investing Strategies

'20-fold increase': 3 ASX shares that'll rocket sooner or later

| Tony Yoo

Elvest Fund analysts urge simplifying your thinking to identify stocks for businesses that have downturn-proof themes driving them.

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX 200 iron ore stock now: BHP, Fortescue, or Mineral Resources?

| Tony Yoo

Firstly, is there a bullish future for iron ore? Secondly, which stocks are the best to buy at the moment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 index before the Easter break.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 put on a volatile performance on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have some strange happenings on our most-traded shares list today.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 67% on a US hospital deal

| Monica O'Shea

Here are the details of the company's new hospital contract.

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Broker Notes

1 undervalued ASX 300 stock (with a 6% yield) to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

This could be the ASX 300 to buy now for big returns and generous yields.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share is exploding 270% today on a 'significant' discovery

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mining stock is having a wonderful day.

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX 200 mining share for 58% upside: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you're looking for mining sector exposure.

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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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