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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

ASX lithium newcomer Patriot Battery Metals dumps 28% on third day of trade

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this ASX lithium share in more detail.

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Technology Shares

Why is ASX tech share Bigtincan crashing 20% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a very disappointing end to the week...

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Materials Shares

Patriot Lithium share price jumps 120% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a fantastic debut on the ASX...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price slides as Hancock takeover offer trumps Beach

| Bernd Struben

No less than three major energy companies have sought to gain controlling ownership of Warrego’s gas assets.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says the BHP share price has peaked

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker believes this mining giant's shares have peaked...

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Share Gainers

3 'boring' ASX shares with returns over 25% in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks might appear dull to some, but they've packed a punch this year.

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Resources Shares

Morgans says these ASX 200 resources shares have almost 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

These resources shares could be great value...

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Cheap Shares

I'd aim for $1 million, buying just 10 cheap ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Buying bargain ASX shares could be a clever way to build wealth.

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Materials Shares

Winsome, win some more! The ASX lithium share up 320% in 2 months

| Bronwyn Allen

The mineral explorer has rocketed 650% in its first 12 months of trading on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

'Really exciting': Experts name 2 ASX mining shares ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

Wilson analysts pick a couple of resources stocks as buys, including one that's just found 'one of the most significant…

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX companies about to explode in the US market: experts

| Tony Yoo

Did you know the US has 13 times the population of Australia? That's why local companies that expand overseas have…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Global warming play: Expert reveals the ASX share he'd stash for next 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown explains why he reckons earnings for this business will be 'much higher'…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold shares were amongst some of the only ASX 200 shares in the green today.

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How to invest

Should cash be part of your ASX shares portfolio?

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert recommends storing cash now so you can pounce on beaten-up stocks once inflation stops rising.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a flurry of bad news for our most traded shares today...

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Downer, Link, and Renascor shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red this afternoon...

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Share Gainers

Why Air New Zealand, Chalice, Evolution, and Origin shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive session...

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Dividend Investing

Building a retirement income portfolio? I'd buy this unstoppable ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Investors might want to grab a slice of this pizza chain operator for their retirement portfolio...

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Share Gainers

It's not all bad news on the ASX All Ordinaries today. Here are 3 big winners

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are rocketing today, despite the market's gloom.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a shocker on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is taking a beating this afternoon...

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price falls after being hit with sell rating from Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this lithium share is overvalued...

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs names the only ASX lithium share to buy today

| James Mickleboro

There are slim pickings in the lithium industry right now according to Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Here's the lithium price forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Will lithium prices still be booming in 2025?

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy in December: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Morgans has you covered with these top picks...

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Investing Strategies

Gold and TV: Check out the 2 ASX shares this expert just bought

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking is fraught with danger at the moment, so take note of what the professionals are doing.

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Cheap Shares

Down but not out: Expert names 2 slaughtered ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of long-term winners that the analysts at QVG Capital are loving in their portfolio at the…

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Ask a Fund Manager

40% sale! 2 cheap ASX shares to buy for a better 2023: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown loves this pair of stocks for what could be a massive year…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 index on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why Friday could be D-day for ASX dividend shares and franking credits

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors have until Friday to voice their support or opposition to proposed tax changes relating to franking credits.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 defied today's downturn to outperform all its peers. Hint: it's in the business of coal.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price trades at 'unwarranted' discount and could soon take off: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares could be very cheap according to the broker

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's list has a rare guest appearance...

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price crumbling 7% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are shares in the artifical intelligence technology company getting crushed today?

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado, GQG, Patriot Battery Metals, and Strike shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness...

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Share Market News

One Warren Buffett-style stock I'm 'never' selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Although the investing legend doesn't currently own ASX shares, this one embodies one of his key principles.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bellevue Gold, Block, and Brainchip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has crashed another 14% already this week. What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

Novonix shares have lost almost as much value this week as they did over the whole month of November.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets after IPO

| James Mickleboro

There's a new lithium share in town. Here's what you need to know...

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