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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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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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Recent Share Market News

Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Share Fallers

IGO share price declines 7% amid commodity fears

| Zach Bristow

The diversified miner is struggling today, along with its peers.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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52-Week Highs

Coles share price claims new 52-week high, could it still be a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker believes the Coles share price could rise to $20.65.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares sidestepping the selling today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks are defying today's sell-off to post notable gains.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ardent Leisure, Michael Hill, National Storage, and WiseTech shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday...

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Share Fallers

3 ASX All Ords shares tumbling into the weekend

| Sebastian Bowen

This trio of All Ords shares has had a shocker today...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Jumbo, Pendal, and Rio Tinto shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Friday...

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Financial Shares

Macquarie shares 'a clear beneficiary' of global green energy push: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Blackmore Capital expects demand for Macquarie’s risk management, financing and logistics services to keep growing.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Falcon Metals share price rocketing 38% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Falcon Metals shares are rocketing higher on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Nickel Industries share price 5% worse for wear today?

| Tristan Harrison

This nickel miner is among the worst performers on the ASX 200. Here are the details.

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Energy Shares

Why this broker is bullish on the Santos share price

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares are outperforming the market today. Is this broker note why?

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price slipping to a new 52-week low on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold miner and its peers are having a tough end to the trading week.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price slumps 10% to multi-year low amid continued outflows

| James Mickleboro

The Pendal share price has hit a new low today...

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are getting buried. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig through what’s going on with the biggest miners on Friday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto's update, BHP and Fortescue sink, AVZ remains suspended

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is under pressure on Friday...

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Bank Shares

Setting the pace: Why ASX 200 bank shares are feeling the pinch on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a tough day for the big four banks. Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Here's how I'm saving money, despite higher inflation & interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here's some advice to help you save money.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why might ASX-listed ANZ want to snap up MYOB?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ could be back on the acquisition trail.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Pointsbet share price leap 7% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pointsbet shares were on fire today. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Why this leading broker is bullish on the Aristocrat share price

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been tipped as a buy...

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Broker Notes

Can the Lifestyle Communities share price recover in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Real estate trends continue to shift in the domestic market.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these top ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these growth shares could be in the buy zone…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Retail Shares

Top broker names the best ASX 200 retail shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two retail shares that could be buys...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon share price sinks despite 'transformative' acquisition win

| Brooke Cooper

The company now expects its $2.35 billion One Rail acquisition to be finalised by the end of the month.

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Share Fallers

Why Aurizon, Bega Cheese, Flight Centre, and Lake Resources shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

TPG share price rises as telco hits back at Optus over 'factual errors'

| Sebastian Bowen

TPG shares are beating the market today. What's happening at this telco?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords mining shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

These miners are enjoying a strong day despite investor concerns over rocketing inflation in the US.

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Share Gainers

Why Data#3, Netwealth, New Hope, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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52-Week Lows

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares tumbling to new 52-week lows today

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a day to forget for this trio of ASX 200 shares...

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Energy Shares

Here's why ASX 200 coal shares are firing up today

| Bernd Struben

Coal prices are again reaching all-time highs.

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Share Gainers

Up 16%: The Adore Beauty share price is soaring higher

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are giving this e-commerce leader a big boost today.

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Broker Notes

Will the Fortescue share price 'disappoint' this reporting season?

| Zach Bristow

Investors might want to proceed with caution in ASX miners.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra completes acquisition, Lake Resources and Bega Cheese sink

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a good day on Thursday...

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Economy

US inflation surges to 9.1%. What does that mean for ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

Gold shares are outperforming today in the wake of 40-year high inflation figures out of the United States.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price higher on Digicel Pacific acquisition completion

| James Mickleboro

Telstra has completed an acquisition...

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Ask a Fund Manager

What I'd do with 3 ASX shares that have plunged this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Redpoint's Max Cappetta names a 105-year-old 'green' company with excellent 21st century prospects.

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