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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Communication Shares

Why these experts think Telstra has a place in your portfolio

| Cameron England

Telstra's dominant market position and disciplined execution mean it's an attractive share to own, a broker says.

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Recent Share Market News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $1,000

| Aaron Bell

These could bring solid returns from a $1,000 investment.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals ratings on 4 ASX 200 sector leaders

| Bronwyn Allen

Prefer ASX 200 large-cap stocks? Here are some new ratings and price targets for four sector leaders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on the final day of the week.

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Opinions

The best stocks to invest $1,000 in right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to pick up more of these winners right now.

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Share Market News

AMP suspends AMPPB hybrid notes for redemption and removal

| Laura Stewart

AMP has suspended its AMPPB hybrid notes, with removal and redemption to follow. Ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Broker Notes

Why brokers are bullish on this rapidly-growing ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering tasty earnings growth…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Thursday for ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

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Opinions

Best ASX retail stock to buy right now: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my pick between the two retail powerhouses.

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Share Market News

Up 76% in less than a year and this ASX mining stock just revealed some "exceptional" gold news

| Bart Bogacz

“Outstanding” results.

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Share Market News

BWP Group announces December 2025 half-year dividend: distribution details and DRP

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group has declared a 9.58 cent unfranked interim distribution, with a DRP option and payment set for February 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Lotus Resources, and Nuix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Firefly Metals, Pantoro Gold, Step One, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Opinions

4 ASX shares I'd buy today with $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

I think these shares are set to soar.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus responds to data breach speculation: no client or patient data accessed

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus confirms no client data accessed and no impact following an isolated company email security incident.

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Share Market News

2 cheap Australian shares under $50 to buy this December

| James Mickleboro

These top shares will cost you less than $50 to buy.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare sells two QLD homes for $25 million gain

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is selling two QLD homes for a $25 million pre-tax gain, investing further in premium regions.

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Share Market News

Why these popular ASX stocks are making big moves on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying and selling these shares on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why are Vulcan Energy shares crashing 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is sinking heavily in morning trade.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell your Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock crashed 15% in October.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank unveils RACQ Bank acquisition in investor update

| Laura Stewart

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces the acquisition of RACQ Bank's retail lending assets and deposits as part of its growth…

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Broker Notes

Why this dividend paying ASX All Ords share is tipped to outperform again in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this dividend-paying ASX share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 3 top ASX shares as buys in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have an exciting outlook.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors who never want to pick stocks

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of picking stocks? Don't worry because these funds could save the day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the ASX.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Share Market News

Morgans just upgraded these ASX stocks to buy ratings (with huge upside!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for big returns from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Imdex, Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate AUB Group shares a buy after the deal fell through?

| Kevin Gandiya

The AUB Group takeover deal is dead, but the business is very much alive, with Macquarie still seeing good value…

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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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Opinions

Down 30% this year. Are Block shares finally a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's ahead for the company over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Up 61% since April, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords share.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about Goodman and these ASX stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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