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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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Share Market News

As anxiety runs high, here's how the stock market can rise from the ashes to roar higher once more

| Bruce Jackson

Here's everything you need to know about interest rates, and the economic cycle.

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Share Gainers

Is there any stopping the Whitehaven share price?

| Bernd Struben

As well as huge share price gains, Whitehaven has paid out big dividends this year.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a positive end to the week for the energy producer.

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in September, but now…

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the performance of Sayona Mining shares so far this month.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga share price is sinking 15% today

| James Mickleboro

Talga's shares are sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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Travel Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Passengers may not be thrilled with the fuller flights, but it’s helping Qantas recoup the cost of higher jet fuel…

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Materials Shares

Charging up: Here are the 3 top performing ASX lithium shares of Q1

| Brooke Cooper

The stellar run continues for many ASX lithium stocks.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now according to Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by Morgans...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $500

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to invest a small amount? These shares could be a good place to start.

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Energy Shares

After a smashing first quarter, what's the outlook for ASX coal shares in Q2?

| Bernd Struben

The fortunes of coal miners are closely tied to the price of coal.

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Experts name 2 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

If you want to avoid the value traps, it's best to listen to the professionals when buying from the bargain…

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX dividend shares supercharged by acquisitions: experts

| Tony Yoo

Forces beyond the control of Australian businesses have dominated stock prices in 2022. But these two companies have done their…

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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 in the red...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are buys...

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Resources Shares

Good times keep rolling for ASX lithium shares on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The lithium trade is showing no signs of exhaustion.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Guess which ASX All Ords share has surged 50% this week

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this ASX Ords share has skyrocketed.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price soars 7% to new highs

| Monica O'Shea

Investors are buying up the ASX lithium stock today. Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Share Market News

Could the RBA's latest interest rate decision signal a turning point for ASX 200 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts weigh in on what this could mean for ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, De Grey Mining, Magellan, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside are both charging higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 9% in a month, could the Woolworths share price turn around in October?

| Monica O'Shea

What's in store for shares of the supermarket giant?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have been named as buys...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking like a stone today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Hamish Douglass returned to Magellan this week. Can he turn things around?

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Although the ASX 200 Index is shaky on Thursday, three companies are posting new records.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price best-value buy of the ASX 200 big four banks right now: expert

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest of the big four banks might just represent the best buy.

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Bank Shares

Has the Bank of Queensland share price got 25% upside baked in?

| Monica O'Shea

One analyst is optimistic on the regional bank's outlook.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 9% on new lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

The agreement involves Lake Resources' lithium Kachi Project, located in Argentina.

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Gold

40% upside: Expert picks 3 ASX gold shares attractive to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Strangely, gold stocks have suffered this year despite high inflation. One portfolio manager reckons the sector's now ready to rally.

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Analyst names 2 ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have boomed since the latest interest rate hike, but investors still need to be very selective about which…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Can the ASX 200 index extend its winning run?

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Technology Shares

Are ASX 200 tech shares staging a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest tech companies on the ASX have rocketed higher over the past two trading days.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares worth buying as an inflation hedge?

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and interest rates have rocketed across most of the developed world in 2022 after more than a decade of…

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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

Why is ASIC suing these 2 ASX All Ordinaries companies?

| Brooke Cooper

Two ASX All Ords favourites are facing the regulator's wrath.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Flight Centre, Life360, and Link shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Cronos Australia, Pilbara Minerals, Sayona Mining, and Strike Energy are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have tumbled on dropped into the red on Wednesday...

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