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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

Broker says the CBA share price is expensive and a sell

| James Mickleboro

CBA's Q3 update smashed expectations but one leading broker remains bearish...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares destined for greatness: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

Stocks themselves have no memory, so even ones that have dropped violently this year can shoot back up if the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these top ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying that these growth shares are in the buy zone…

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Bank Shares

The ASX bank share with 'most direct leverage to rising rates': fundie

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates enable banks to increase their lending margins.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price down 9% today?

| Zach Bristow

Novonix extends its time in the red today, adding to already heavy losses in 2022.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares clocking multi-year highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for these ASX 200 stocks. Here's why.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Block, IDP Education, Monash IVF, and Xero shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling hard on Thursday...

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Share Market News

WAM Capital's ASX founder has been buying shares. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

The listed investment company's founder has been snapping up WAM shares this month.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue Future Industries hydrogen dream more fantasy than feasible?

| Mitchell Lawler

What will it take to achieve full-scale green hydrogen production?

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lifts amid Suncorp rumours

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are up amid acquisition rumours.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Incannex, Judo Capital, and Orica shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff...

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Broker Notes

Why is the CSR share price plunging 9% today?

| Zach Bristow

The broker's have weighed in with their opinions after CSR's earnings yesterday.

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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

If you'd bought $10,000 of Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago, congratulations! Here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

You won't believe how much you would have pocketed if you had bought Pilbara Minerals shares a decade ago.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Polynovo share price surging 35% in 5 days?

| Zach Bristow

Polynovo shares have sprouted shoots of green in recent weeks.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Vanadium share price crashed 31% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Vanadium shares are falling out of the sky. What's gone wrong?

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Resources Shares

Falling ASX 200 mining shares 'an opportunity to invest in sector leaders': broker

| Bernd Struben

The big miners haven't yet performed as well as many analysts expected, given the big lift in commodity prices.

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Travel Shares

Broker says Webjet share price is a buy ahead of its FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Webjet shares could be in the buy zone right now according to analysts...

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Technology Shares

Blockdown! Why is the Block share price crashing by 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are getting smashed today. Here are the details.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price slipping 5% lower today?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares continue to face volatility this year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: CBA's Q3 update impresses, Xero and Block crash

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSL share price cracks under Vifor Pharma acquisition delay

| Mitchell Lawler

Regulatory delays are causing concern...

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Technology Shares

Zip share price tumbles 5% to another multi-year low

| Brendon Lau

The ASX tech sector is under pressure this morning.

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Broker Notes

How much further can ASX 200 tech shares tumble? Macquarie weighs in

| Brendon Lau

There could be more pain on the horizon for the tech sector...

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Cryptocurrencies

Is it 'game over'? Top crypto plunges 97% overnight in stablecoin rout

| Bernd Struben

With no government backing, digital assets depend on their users' confidence for much of their value.

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Technology Shares

Revenue up 400%: expert sticks by ASX share that's halved this year

| Tony Yoo

After a year of turmoil, there are many stocks that have prices decoupled from actual business performance.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could surprise you in a year's time

| Tony Yoo

Here are a couple of stocks that have different spins on the word 'quality', both of which could serve you…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a red day on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 emerging ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares to consider according to Goldman Sachs...

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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 Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Broker says South32 share price is great value and one of the 'best' options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and even bigger dividends ahead for this mining giant according Morgans...

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Share Market News

Why has the Vulcan share price tumbled 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for the lithium explorer and developer's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why does this broker see another 33% upside in the QBE share price?

| Zach Bristow

The insurer looks set to deliver considerable upside, according to more than one broker.

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Gold

If gold is regarded as a 'safe-haven' asset, why is the Newcrest share price still tumbling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why hasn't gold and gold miner Newcrest been a better safe haven for ASX investors?

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Link, NAB, and Pendal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on the slide on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Is there upside in the Bank of Queensland share price in May?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have a mixed view of the bank's prospects.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a stellar run on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks are defying the index's slip to post notable gains.

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