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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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Broker Notes

Up 28% in one month! Macquarie tips further upside for this booming ASX 200 energy stock

| Bart Bogacz

More room to run?

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Broker Notes

Zip shares: After a year of outperformance, is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now or wait ‘til later?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investments have excellent long-term potential.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's top ASX 200 share picks in each of the 11 market sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, we reveal some of the broker's top picks for capital growth over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market with some huge gains last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week with a small decline. The benchmark index fell almost 0.1% to…

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate WiseTech Global shares a buy, hold or sell today?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this tech star.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver outsized returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Telstra and these very popular shares?

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans has given its verdict on these stocks this week.

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Broker Notes

Why it's time to buy Domino's, Flight Centre, and WiseTech shares

| James Mickleboro

A top broker has just declared these shares as buys.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a negative end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Lynas, Mesoblast, PEXA, and Sayona Mining shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week following earning results

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing 16% to 24% this week. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Boss Energy, Harvey Norman, and NextDC shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Gold

Macquarie tips 38% upside for this ASX 200 gold stock after its FY25 result

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects a big turnaround for this ASX 200 gold stock in FY 2026. Here’s why.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals vs Mineral Resources shares: Which does Macquarie prefer?

| Samantha Menzies

The two mining stocks have faced headwinds this year.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips enormous 50% upside for this ASX All Ords stock

| Samantha Menzies

The company recently released strong H1 FY25 results.

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Broker Notes

Qantas shares just soared to record highs. What's Macquarie's new price target now?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie upped its price target for Qantas shares by 15%. But is the ASX airline a buy?

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Broker Notes

These top ASX shares could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is tipping these shares to deliver market-beating gains.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares are up 16% in two months. Experts name 3 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index hit a new record high yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Are Sigma Healthcare shares in danger of crashing?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this high-flyer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just cut its price target on Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just lowered its share price forecast for Fortescue. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a another decent day for the local share market this Thursday.

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Record Highs

These 2 ASX 200 blue-chip stocks just hit new record highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These popular stocks are at new heights today.

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Communication Shares

This ASX 200 media stock crashed 10%, and Macquarie expect much more downside to come

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are spooked following the company's FY25 results and outlook guidance.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Core Lithium, Ramsay, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being hit hard by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Eagers Automotive, IDP, and Qantas shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie just downgraded Woolworths shares. What's its new price target?

| Samantha Menzies

Woolworths posted its FY25 results yesterday.

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Travel Shares

Macquarie tips huge 31% upside for this ASX 200 travel stock

| Samantha Menzies

The travel company posted its FY25 earnings yesterday.

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Share Gainers

Telix shares just crashed 24%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Telix shares are having a day to forget on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Guess which well-known ASX 200 REIT has been slapped with an underperform rating

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie revealed its latest stance on the stock in a recent investor note.

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Broker Notes

One to watch: Macquarie tips double-digit returns for this ASX healthcare stock

| Samantha Menzies

The broker is pleased with the company's FY25 results released on Wednesday morning.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the fast-rising ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap after crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker thinks of the supermarket giant.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 stock offers 5%+ dividend yields and 20%+ upside: Macquarie

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is feeling bullish about this cheap stock.

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Opinions

Experts tip 2 ASX 200 financial shares to sell and 1 to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

As earnings season winds down, experts reveal their ratings on 3 financial stocks.

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