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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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Bank Shares

Can the Bendigo Bank share price surge in 2022 despite its 'last in town position'?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts are saying.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares surging by more than 20% today

| Bernd Struben

With commodity prices soaring, investors are keeping a close eye on mineral explorers.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares enjoying a Wednesday windfall

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these All Ords shares.

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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 Gainers

Why ALS, Costa, Superloop, and Worley shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 share with 'hidden value': fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The bigger ASX companies are well researched, so finding hidden value isn't easy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Airtasker share price is leaping 8% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are rising after getting the go-ahead for its acquisition.

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Financial Shares

The Challenger share price is sliding 4% today. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Financial services companies are among those that stand to benefit from a higher interest rate environment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL share price lifts despite intensifying demerger opposition

| Zach Bristow

The pressure keeps on mounting for AGL.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP and Pilbara Minerals shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong day...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 lithium shares primed to take off

| Zach Bristow

The lithium story continues to play out in 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What exactly is the difference between Woodside Energy (WDS) and Woodside Petroleum (WPL)?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas companies are looking ahead to the future global energy transition.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Sayona Mining share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining shares are in a trading halt. Here's why...

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Opinions

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that Wesfarmers shares look like good value right now.

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Opinions

3 'disruptive' ASX companies Aussies now can't live without

| Tony Yoo

This trio revolutionised our lives and adapted to deal with challengers. Can their growth continue in an uncertain world?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons this broker thinks the NAB share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be great value according to Goldman Sachs...

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Capital Raising

Chalice share price remains frozen despite capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

Chalice is seeking to bolster its balance sheet to fund its exploration activities.

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm, Sayona Mining, Tabcorp, and TechnologyOne shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday. Some more than others...

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Share Gainers

The Lynas share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's the deal?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue driving up the Lynas share price in May.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, NAB, Pushpay, and Virgin Money UK shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a good fortnight for the ASX lithium miner...

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Share Market News

Are these 2 sold-off ASX growth shares now cheap bargains?

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX’s leading growth shares have been sold off. Are they opportunities right now?

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is down 80% in 2022. Should you cut your losses?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look what's weighing down Zip shares and if now is the time to sell.

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52-Week Lows

2 quality ASX shares trading at multi-year lows this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX stocks are trading at bargain prices on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price jumps 17% amid BGH Capital and Sixth Street takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are surging after it received a takeover approach...

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Share Market News

Could this mean the bottom has been and gone for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

When corporate insiders are buying their own company's shares, they're likely confident the business can deliver healthy returns.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Nufarm, Tabcorp and TechnologyOne tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a reasonably positive day on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Nufarm share price is tanking 14%

| Brendon Lau

The agricultural chemicals group's largest shareholder is selling its 15.9% stake.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Incitec Pivot shares? Here's what you need to know about the proposed demerger

| Mitchell Lawler

What the pivot could mean for shareholders...

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Share Market News

Minority or majority government? Economist says outcome will have little impact on ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

One economist gives her insight into Australia's change in government.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price halted following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay has received a takeover approach...

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Share Market News

The ONE THING that could rock ASX shares from the election result: expert

| Tony Yoo

Labor has clinched government, but the eventual form it takes will have a bearing on stock markets, says AMP's Dr…

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Dividend Investing

Is Macquarie a quality ASX dividend share worth buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Macquarie shares worth owning for the dividend income they pay?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX growth shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

IDP Education is one of the ASX shares that brokers rate as a buy right now.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after massive acquisition

| Tony Yoo

The airline just bought a 51% stake in a popular Australian online business. How will that impact the stock on…

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Technology Shares

Do experts think the Xero share price is a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers weigh in with their thoughts on the cloud accounting platform provider.

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