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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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Share Market News

What is the highest the ASX 200 has ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

How far are we away from the ASX 200's record, all-time high?

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price gained 23% in 2 months?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors would be relatively pleased with the performance of the gold miner's shares...

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks the Webjet share price can fly 26% higher

| James Mickleboro

This could be a travel share to buy...

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price has gained 16% in a month. Is it still a 'relatively inexpensive' ASX 200 share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the QBE Insurance share price have further to climb?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Energy Shares

High voltage! Origin (ASX:ORG) share price up 3% to new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Origin Energy shares are at a post-COVID high! Here's the deal...

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Share Gainers

Why has the Melbana Energy share price exploded 52% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big one for Melbana Energy.

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Share Gainers

What's up with the Whispir share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Whispir extends gains today.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, IGO, Lynas, and Sayona shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 shares still have 'a pretty good growth outlook'

| Bernd Struben

Rocketing commodity and energy prices have helped the Aussie market outperform global peers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price tumbling 9% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's weighing on the lithium explorer's stock today?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Alliance Aviation, Woodside, and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

2 lithium ASX shares to buy in April 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

ASX lithium shares could be attractive opportunities in April 2022, according to experts.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: IGO dealt blow, Block's data breach, Xero jumps

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another positive day...

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Share Gainers

Why has the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price surged 79% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

The miner has extended gains this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

IGO shares are struggling to hold form after hitting their all-time high yesterday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptos like Bitcoin are 'no longer in the fringes'

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk set the tone when he accepted Bitcoin as payment for Teslas. Now retailers across the world are joining…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares having such a stellar day?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are rocketing higher today. And it seems to be thanks to Elon Musk...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 banks bounce bank in March. Here are the April forecasts from analysts

| Zach Bristow

Here's how analysts see the next period for the banking sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price in the spotlight as analysts tip higher takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Energy Shares

Here's what drove the Santos share price 6% higher in March

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices fluctuated wildly in March, ending the month 6% higher.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Here are three of the best ASX 200 shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Resources Shares

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price hits record high on Olaroz and Sal de Vida lithium updates

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is having another positive day...

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in the hottest sector right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

One industry has seen its stocks rise 18% this year while the rest of the market can't even hit break-even.

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Share Gainers

What sent ASX mining shares flaming higher in March?

| Zach Bristow

Take a look...

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Resources Shares

Gas is in hot demand. This is the ASX share I'd buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most companies involved in producing energy have been bullish. But here's the best among the Australian gas producers, according to…

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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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Broker Notes

What's on the cards for the Woodside share price in April?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts are predicting for the ASX oil and gas company.

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Resources Shares

How has the Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) share price exploded 160% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Vanadium shares have delivered some eye-watering returns. Here's the tea!

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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…

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Resources Shares

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price just hit a 10-year high!

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares have broken a 10-year high today...

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Energy Shares

This ASX energy share just hit the boards at double its IPO price

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX has a new energy stock and it's already proving a hit.

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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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Broker Notes

What are the tailwinds behind BHP shares in April?

| Zach Bristow

The rally continues for the Big Australian.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Iluka, Pendal, and Sayona Mining shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive start to the week...

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares set to deliver next positive surprise to investors

| Brendon Lau

The way lithium prices are going, these miners could be cashed up and ready to splash.

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Share Fallers

Why Air NZ, Bank of Queensland, Domain, and Perpetual shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Resources Shares

The Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is surging 11% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

We check what's driving the Liontown share price to new all-time highs.

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