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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

Why Coles shares look more appealing to Macquarie after the FY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

Investors loved the Coles result. What does Macquarie think it’s worth now?

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Technology Shares

Should I buy WiseTech shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Could big returns be on offer now? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Broker Notes

Are DroneShield shares a strong buy after sinking 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are saying after its results release.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 20% return for this ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Broker Notes

Forget Fortescue and buy these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks investors should avoid the miner and buy these shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some big share price jumps this hump day.

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Broker Notes

What to do with these 3 ASX 200 retail shares after strong price runs: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 retail shares have risen by 40% or more in just six months. Is it time to sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Lovisa, Sigma, Siteminder, and Tabcorp shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, DroneShield, WiseTech, and Woolworths are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie thinks this beaten down ASX 200 travel stock is set to surge 53%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts big 12-month share price gains for this beaten down ASX 200 travel company.

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Broker Notes

Up 123% in one year! Is this barnstorming ASX All Ords stock still a buy?

| Bart Bogacz

Experts share their views.

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Healthcare Shares

Analysts reveal 3 ASX healthcare shares to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

In FY26 so far, ASX 200 healthcare shares have fallen 4.1% while the benchmark index has lifted 4.6%.

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Broker Notes

Warning! These ASX 200 shares were just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has downgraded these shares this week. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

The CSL share price is at a 6-year low. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market's largest ASX 200 healthcare share has lost a fifth of its value since last week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker thinks this is a time to buy.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price in focus: what's next for the lithium leader?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium giant released its FY25 results on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX stocks to buy this week 

| James Mickleboro

These shares have done enough during earnings season to receive buy ratings from the broker.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 stock a buy after crashing 51% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out if a turnaround could be on the cards.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 25% downside for this blue chip ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this popular stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Tuesday session for investors.

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Communication Shares

Up over 5% this year, can Aussie Broadband shares storm even higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The company recently scored a juicy new deal.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Coles, Kelsian, and Nanosonics shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, G8 Education, Reece, and Web Travel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

After a 10% gain in a single day, here's how Macquarie rates this ASX 200 healthcare share

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share surged 10% yesterday after the company released its FY25 report.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords retail stock could more than double your money in 12-months

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big year of gains for investors in this ASX All Ords retail company.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 quality ASX 200 stocks to buy and one to sell

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers deliver their outlooks for three quality ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share was just downgraded by Macquarie

| James Mickleboro

The broker is calling time on this high-flying stock's impressive run.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 share could offer 20%+ upside and a 5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this top stock according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX shares I like

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have a lot of growth potential…

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Broker Notes

Is now the time to buy these popular ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think these shares are good value following their results releases.

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Broker Notes

What are Macquarie's top ASX stock picks for the final week of earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver reports worth watching this week.

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Share Market News

What's Bell Potter's take on Endeavour Group shares following earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Yesterday shares slumped on earnings results, but what’s the long term guidance?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker is recommending this burrito seller.

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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 local market today.

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Share Market News

Here's why this ASX 200 stock down 10% is a buy

| Aaron Bell

A broker has put a fresh buy recommendation on this ASX 200 stock. 

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Broker Notes

Top broker says this ASX 200 share can deliver a 15% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this stock. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decent start to the trading week this Monday.

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