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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why 4Medical, Guzman Y Gomez, Lynas, and Predictive Discovery shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, Cobram Estate, EOS, and Robex shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year on a positive note. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Shocking declines: Australian shares that disappointed investors in 2025

| Grace Alvino

Big names, big losses. These Australian shares shocked investors with steep declines in 2025.

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Gold

ASX gold stock tumbles on big merger news

| James Mickleboro

What did the gold miner announce today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 buys and 1 sell for investors worried about an ASX market crash in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how to prepare.

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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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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for investors with these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 bargain buys heading into the new year

| Aaron Bell

These blue-chip companies could be trading at a discount heading into 2026.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 36% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock may be trading far too cheap.

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Share Market News

6 most traded ASX shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The top six are all in the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Why this could be the easiest way to become a millionaire with shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could offer everything an investor is looking for.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Australian share market is expected to end the year.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares with buy ratings for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Stronger commodity prices are a tailwind for ASX mining shares going into the new year.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Why, and how, you should prepare for higher interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The odds of RBA interest rate hikes in 2026 are rising. Here’s what that means if you’re buying ASX shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade!

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have a very exciting outlook.

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Opinions

The best ASX 200 stocks to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not all ASX 200 stocks are built for the long haul.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter rates these ASX shares as strong buys for 2026

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out more.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, FireFly, Unico Silver, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX silver stocks getting hammered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX silver stocks are closing out the final full trading day of 2025 with a whimper. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, IPD, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

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Opinions

My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher today on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share following a strategic acquisition.

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Share Market News

Why did these ASX shares outperform their peers in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Did you snap up any of these stocks this year?

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Share Market News

Origin Energy retains 22.7% stake in Kraken after equity raise and Australian exclusivity waiver

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy retains a 22.7% stake in Kraken after US$1 billion raise and waives Kraken platform exclusivity in Australia.

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Opinions

If I could buy only 1 ASX stock to bet on the AI boom in 2026, it would be this one

| Samantha Menzies

The stock climbed more than 18% yesterday.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

The forever portfolio: 3 ASX stocks to buy in 2025 and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Australians could set themselves up for life with these stocks.

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Retail Shares

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This major business has impressive growth prospects in 2026 and beyond.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans rates these popular ASX shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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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 Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, Cobram Estate Olives, Metallium, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, EOS, and Netwealth shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Argo Investments launches 12-month on-market buy-back for up to 37 million shares

| Laura Stewart

Argo Investments has announced a new on-market buy-back, targeting up to 37 million shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Up 241% in 12 months, why is this ASX All Ords copper stock leaping higher again on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX copper stock has made some very happy investors in 2025. Here’s what’s happening today.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could rise 45% to 50% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see why.

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Share Gainers

Up 344% in a year, guess which ASX All Ords share is rocketing again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share today. But why?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

Here's what I consider to be the very best ASX 200 share to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very excited about the potential of this impressive technology business.

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Share Market News

3 super strong ASX ETFs to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top buys for the year ahead.

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