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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Why right now is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make passive income from ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

There won’t be many times as good as this to find ASX dividend shares.

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Share Market News

If inflation has peaked, why does the RBA keep raising interest rates?

| Tristan Harrison

When will the RBA stop inflicting pain on the economy?

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Resources Shares

Copper & gold: Expert says BUY this obscure ASX share digging up the good stuff

| Tony Yoo

Lithium isn't the only resource important for the world's transition to a zero-carbon era.

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Broker Notes

These are the best ASX 200 energy shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The energy sector could benefit from China's reopening. Here are two buy-rated energy shares...

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Small Cap Shares

'100% upside': 2 small-cap ASX shares Cyan is quietly riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of smaller companies going gangbusters, which the stock market hasn't quite fully appreciated yet.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to post the index's biggest gains.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Mining shares are leading the ASX 200's trading volumes this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200: Buy high and sell higher

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term share market growth could power investor returns higher.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Centuria Capital, Nick Scali, and Tabcorp shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Tuesday...

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Economy

ASX 200 falls following ninth consecutive RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running high, the RBA increased the official cash rate by another 0.25%, bringing the interest rate to…

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Share Market News

ASX share prices have rallied too hard to start 2023 says UBS equity strategist as one US analyst says don't even think about turning bullish until 2024

| Bruce Jackson

UBS equity strategist Richard Schellbach believes ASX share prices are factoring in too much optimism.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Medibank, Pushpay, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares could deliver pleasant surprise this earnings season: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Telstra has been tipped to positively surprise this month...

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Share Market News

ASX investor gets 12-month sentence for share price manipulation

| Tony Yoo

Don Evans conspired with the company director and a corporate consultant to pump up the stock to a certain level.

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Share Gainers

Transurban share price gains on earnings, dividend guidance boost

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears to have shaken off concerns over the departure of the company's long-term CEO.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX stocks to buy before they report this earnings season: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks the market has got it wrong with these ASX shares...

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Opinions

A bull market is coming: Here's which ASX shares I'm buying to prepare

| Tristan Harrison

I think we’re entering the recovery phase for the ASX share market. I like these ideas.

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Opinions

ASX shares: Is this my once-in-a-lifetime chance for mega returns?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be jumping on the opportunities that we’re seeing?

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX 200 shares growing earnings as we speak: expert

| Tony Yoo

'Quality' is the name of the game at the moment. Here's a couple of examples.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to buy while energy shortage rages on: experts

| Tony Yoo

Sure, the sector had an outstanding 2022 -- but 2023 could be another rip-snorter.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A big day lies ahead for the benchmark index on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Conviction list: Goldman Sachs tips big returns from these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are the crème de la crème for Goldman Sachs right now...

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Opinions

Should I buy Santos shares right now for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Santos about to pipe in strong dividends to shareholder bank accounts?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which 'golden' ASX 200 share topped the lot on Monday.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF clocked a new all-time high.

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Travel Shares

Should ASX 200 investors buy Flight Centre shares ahead of this month's earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

This travel share has been on fire this year. Should you jump in?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 gold and lithium stocks are dominating trading volumes this Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, IAG, and Nick Scali shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Newcrest, Patriot Battery Metals, and Warrego Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly, much to the delight of their shareholders...

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Broker Notes

Why top brokers say surge in CSL share price will continue

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 giant really offer 12.9% MORE upside?

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Share Market News

More rate hikes ahead? What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation running hot, the RBA lifted the official cash rate from the all-time low of 0.10% to the still…

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Broker Notes

IAG share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker hasn't been impressed with this insurer's performance in FY 2023...

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Share Market News

Could your dividends be at risk this ASX reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

How cautious are companies going to be with their cash pile this year?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The All Ords are making their shareholders smile on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares today: Two explorers that are thriving

| James Mickleboro

These Canada-focused lithium shares are starting the week in a positive fashion...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ share price slips amid $50m acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Will this real estate media and tech investment help bolster ANZ's position in the mortgage market?

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Healthcare Shares

ASX biotech share rockets 47% on 'landmark decision'

| Tony Yoo

Australia just became the first country to allow ecstasy and magic mushrooms to be used to treat mental disorders.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price jumps as Oz Minerals acquisition clears major hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders are expected to vote on the $9.6 billion deal shortly.

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