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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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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Fund names 2 obscure ASX tech shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have been hammered this year, but here is a pair that might be nice additions to the portfolio…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a volatile day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to own these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Block, Fortescue, and Santos shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing higher on big news

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX mining shares have leapt as much as 30% on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

If you wait for the stock market to bottom, you'll miss out on absolute bargains, like 'one of the cheapest stocks on the ASX.'

| Bruce Jackson

As the stock market grinds lower, the opportunity to buy shares on the cheap increases.

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland, BrainChip, Coronado Global, and Lake Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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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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Share Market News

Is this why a certain ASX 200 director keeps buying up big on their company's shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the company's move into the electric vehicle space have enticed this insider to buy big in its stock?

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Materials Shares

Leading broker says investors should buy this ASX uranium share

| James Mickleboro

This could be the uranium share to buy right now...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price outperforming for Australian crypto investors?

| Bernd Struben

The strength of the US dollar is helping Aussie Bitcoin holders see some healthy gains.

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has just capped off a shocker first quarter. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

Novonix shares fell by 21% over Q1 amid the company's auditor noting "a material uncertainty" for the ASX tech stock.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 25% on a new, high-grade discovery

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in this small-cap explorer after the announcement of its latest rock chip sampling results.

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Capital Raising

NIB share price halted amid equity raise and NDIS expansion

| James Mickleboro

NIB is raising funds for a new acquisition...

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF might help investors sleep better at night

| Tristan Harrison

The businesses in this portfolio could give investors peace during these uncertain times.

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Technology Shares

Down 47% so far in 2022, expert says this ASX tech share is a potential 10-bagger buy

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for a beaten-up opportunity could find treasure with this idea.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips A2 Milk share price to jump 20%

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares could be good value at the current level...

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Materials Shares

During a dismal quarter for the ASX 200, Sayona Mining shares stormed 60% higher. What's next?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX lithium explorer is charging.

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Technology Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 tech shares in the second quarter?

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have started the quarter relatively well but ongoing interest rate rises may present headwinds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to drop into the red again on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on the index today.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA? Here's why you should also buy NAB shares: expert

| Tristan Harrison

The biggest bank may not be the largest opportunity in the sector.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These All Ords shares are hitting new highs on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's driving the Wesfarmers share price on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

Wesfarmers shares are relatively flat today. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat despite top investment banker warning stocks could 'easy' fall another 20%

| Bruce Jackson

Euphoria of last week quickly fades as global recession looks increasingly likely.

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Share Fallers

This embattled ASX All Ords mining share is gearing up to be a FY23 winner: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

The company's earnings are expected to triple in FY23.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are pushing higher today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Moneyme, Piedmont Lithium, and Superloop shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Opinions

Could ASX 200 shares represent a 'phenomenal opportunity' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a once-in-a-generation chance to buy discounted shares?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this fundie says there is 'something terribly wrong'

| Bernd Struben

One fundie is questioning majority shareholder Rio's role in the resignation of Energy Resources of Australia board members.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Calidus, Pointsbet, and South32 shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares rocketing higher on project developments

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why the shares of these three explorers are surging.

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Broker Notes

Broker says Webjet shares are one of its best buy ideas this month

| James Mickleboro

This travel share could be a top option in October...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

The initial diamond drill results indicate the likely presence of copper, nickel, gold and silver.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price drops on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares are underperforming on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price suffering on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a tough day at the office for ASX oil and gas shares.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a great time to go shopping for shares.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Core Lithium shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good year so far for the lithium favourite and its investors.

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Broker Notes

Are ANZ shares an ASX 200 dividend buy right now?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the big bank stock really offer 21% upside and growing dividends?

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Opinions

Even amid inflation, we all have to buy food. So why is the Woolworths share price struggling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors buy the dip with this major supermarket business?

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