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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Domain, Metcash, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Rates are up! Expert names 2 ASX shares for a global downturn

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are headed upwards and economic activity could wind down. In that environment, Morgan Stanley likes this pair of…

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Share Market News

RBA increases cash rate by 25bps and warns of more hikes

| James Mickleboro

The RBA has lifted the cash rate...

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lifts as plasma collections continue recovery

| Monica O'Shea

What's boosting the CSL share price today?

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Broker Notes

Broker names the best ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three of the best ASX shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's what to expect with the bank's half-year result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from NAB's half-year results...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan share price is on fire today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Woolworths' Q3 update, AGL falls on Cannon-Brookes raid

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day...

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Broker Notes

The ASX 200 shares that fund managers are buying and dumping

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a look.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were hammered in April...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL share price in focus amid Cannon-Brookes raid

| Tristan Harrison

AGL shares are under the microscope after Mike Cannon-Brookes launched a bid to block the demerger.

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Broker Notes

45% return in a year: The ASX share that's 'too cheap'

| Tony Yoo

It's a pretty confusing time to buy shares, but one particular stock has this analyst convinced of juicy returns.

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Broker Notes

The ASX tech share ripe for picking: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have been hammered this year, but which ones represent the best bargains at the moment? Here's one suggestion.

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Broker Notes

'Outlook bright': expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

If you think mining shares have finished their rally, here is a pair of buy ideas that are not in…

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in May 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Elmo and Capitol Health are two ASX shares brokers are liking.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

What drove the Transurban share price higher on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's check why the toll road operator's performance beat the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Biotron share price rockets 38% on COVID trial results

| Brendon Lau

Successfully treating COVID-19 is still in the sights of biotech researchers.

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Cryptocurrencies

The top 2 cryptos of April unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Most altcoins joined Bitcoin in selling off last month. But these two bucked the trend.

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Cryptocurrencies

What happened with the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos increasingly have been trading in similar patterns to other high risk assets.

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Share Gainers

Why Alkane, Chalice Mining, PointsBet, and Qantas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have avoided the market selloff and are pushing higher...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares having such a dire run on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check why the tech sector is hurting today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, IGO, and Kogan shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Broker says the South32 share price is cheap at current levels

| James Mickleboro

South32's shares could be cheap according to analysts at Citi..

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares exploding more than 100% on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX shares have doubled in just one trading day...

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in May?

| Tristan Harrison

How are things looking for ASX 200 mining shares in May 2022?

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Share Market News

Own Macquarie shares? Here's what to watch when the bank reports this week

| Brendon Lau

While the ASX market is under pressure today, one broker is tipping a good profit result from Macquarie on Friday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: NAB's AUSTRAC update, AGL downgrades guidance, Qantas takes off

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is under pressure on Monday...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lifts off on projected return to profitability

| Bernd Struben

If you're heading to Europe or the US in 2025, there may not be any more need for stopovers.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price soared 21% in April. Here's why

| Brendon Lau

April was a good month for AMP investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares to buy in May 2022: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Some say lithium is 'the new gold'. Here are some opportunities to consider.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in April...

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Growth Shares

Buy these 2 impressive ASX shares in May 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are both growing and could be impressive investments, according to experts.

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Travel Shares

Travel's back! 3 ASX shares this expert loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Did you see how congested the airports were over Easter? This means the sector is about to take off on…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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