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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to ride out the 2022 volatility: expert

| Tony Yoo

What are the 'reliables' that one can lean on right now?

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Resources Shares

Why brokers love these ASX mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

Why expert says this supermarket ASX share is a better bet than Woolworths (ASX:WOW)

| Tony Yoo

Here are three stocks one analyst has singled out for best buys in the face of rising interest rates.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares in focus as API deal looks all but sealed

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers' takeover of API is nearing the finish line...

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Broker Notes

Life360 (ASX:360) share price gives back 14% gain, but this broker remains bullish

| James Mickleboro

Life360 shares had an eventful day on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Best Shares

Guess how much $5,000 invested in Xero (ASX:XRO) shares 10 years ago would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

Back in 2012, the Xero share price was in the mid-$4 range...

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Coronado, Graincorp, and Integral Diagnostics shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the market rally today....

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Growth Shares

Lucky 13? Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is leaping 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares are on fire today...

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Financial Shares

Down 80%, what's gone so wrong for Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a stunning fall from grace. Let's look at why...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech shares are leading the pack today?

| Bernd Struben

Technology stocks in Australia are following their US counterparts higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, EML, Vulcan, and Zip shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price flamed 8% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

Are tech shares staging a comeback? The rise in the Appen share price might suggest so.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares jumping more than 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are enjoying a particularly strong day.

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps as iron ore price soars

| Tristan Harrison

It's proving a good day on the ASX so far for one of the world's largest iron ore miners.

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price surges again, up 50% in 7 days. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been an amazing week for Electro Optic Systems shareholders.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip shoot higher, Ampol's acquisition boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a very good day!

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares cheap right now? Read what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Don't forget what we mean by cheap here...

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Share Gainers

The Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The fintech's shares are on the rise. Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Can the South32 (ASX:S32) share price crack $6 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say the company is well-positioned for growth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Highly opportunistic': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher despite Turquoise takeover setback

| Zach Bristow

The mining company is facing a fresh hurdle ahead of a proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Share Gainers

Why is the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price rocketing 30% today?

| Bernd Struben

Seven million Australians live with or are impacted by lung disease.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares open with a bang following US interest rate rise

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is lifting off on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs amid reports Vocus will make a play

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders suggest a Vocus deal would provide more 'unity' versus the current offer.

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Broker Notes

Renewable energy shift 'is about to accelerate' making Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares a buy: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares could be in the buy zone....

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Technology Shares

Why investors should reduce their exposure to ASX tech shares in 2022: expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates will put pressure on companies valued for their far future potential earnings.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 compelling blue chip ASX shares to buy: top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Endeavour and Computershare are two ASX blue chips well-liked by a top fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price to rise over 20%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Webjet shares?

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Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
Investing Strategies

This is when to sell your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

There is an abundance of advice on which stocks to buy when. But here are some rare tips about how…

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Dividend Investing

3 high-dividend ASX shares that are TRAPS: expert

| Tony Yoo

High-yield income stocks are all the rage now, but punters need to beware of investments that look too good to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Why is the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price rocketing 16% today?

| Brendon Lau

While the Electro Optics share price is strongly outperforming today, it is still down by more than 60% over the…

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Cannabis Shares

Down 35% in a month, why there's good news for the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today

| Bernd Struben

Cannabis derived CBD is being used to treat a growing list of ailments.

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Capital Raising

'Australia's next uranium producer': Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is halted today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company released its capital raising details to fund the development of its Honeymoon Uranium Project.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has spilled another 12% in 3 weeks. Is now the time to pounce?

| Aaron Teboneras

Does the A2 Milk share price represent a buying opportunity?

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