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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie tips to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more growth ahead for this quality ASX 200 bank stock in FY 2026.

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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

It was a decently positive hump day for the markets today.

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Record Highs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? It just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund has never been more expensive.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the transport energy provider.

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Industrials Shares

Aurizon shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's EBITDA result for FY25 was in line with market consensus.

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Financial Shares

Are HUB24 shares a buy after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is 104% higher over the year.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX heavyweights stumble on earnings results

| Leigh Gant

Three household names on the ASX have taken a hit following their latest results.

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Share Gainers

Why HMC Capital, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and Stockland shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why this $8 billion ASX 200 energy stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 energy share today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, DroneShield, Iluka, and James Hardie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

Macquarie predicts 12% upside for this ASX 200 financials stock after its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted a 9% year-on-year increase in NPAT on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe the tide is turning for these three ASX 200 stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX 200 stock after reviewing its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price plunged following its FY25 announcement yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says the HUGE sell-off in CSL shares is way overdone

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound is coming for CSL shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy ResMed and this ASX stock for 10%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 financial shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 3 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price target on ASX All Ords defence share by 93%

| Bronwyn Allen

But there's a catch...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Why Lynas shares could crash 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be seriously overvalued at current levels.

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Share Market News

Are CSL shares a buy after the brutal selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on the fallen biotech star.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts more than 40% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is tipping to deliver huge returns.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for A2 Milk shares after its FY25 result?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Industrials Shares

Experts reveal 3 ASX industrial shares to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials sector tends to fly under the radar but it delivered impressive total returns of 26% in FY25.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 19% upside for this ASX All Ords media stock after reporting day

| Bart Bogacz

Poised to run?

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Share Market News

Buffett just bought an insurance stock and these 2 ASX shares stand out

| Leigh Gant

From broker networks to household-name underwriters, two local insurers are delivering profits, dividends, and growth that echo Buffett’s classic playbook.

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Broker Notes

Are Whitehaven Coal shares a buy ahead of the miner's results on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a new note on Whitehaven Coal two days before the miner reports its FY25 results.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 11% upside for this high yield ASX industrials stock

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its FY25 results yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie just upped its 12-month forecast for New Hope shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its verdict on New Hope’s earnings results.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, BHP, Dateline, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 29% in a year, can Origin Energy shares keep going up?

| Bronwyn Allen

How does top broker Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares after the utilities company reported a profit bump and dividend boost?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy NAB shares following Monday's results? Here's what Macquarie recommends

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its share price and dividend outlook for NAB shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, HMC Capital, Reliance, and Suncorp shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why are wealthy investors offloading CBA shares and buying up CSL?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's out with the big ASX 200 bank and in with the healthcare blue-chip.

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Broker Notes

Expert sees strong upside for this ASX 200 mining stock after major production setback

| Bart Bogacz

Just a bump in the road?

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this fast-rising ASX stock could surge another 24% this year

| Bernd Struben

Up 84% this year, a leading broker expects more outperformance from this ASX financial stock.

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Broker Notes

Are Baby Bunting shares a buy after surging 31% on FY25 results?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what Macquarie has to say.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says this $30 billion ASX 200 stock could surge 32% in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects outsized gains, and market-beating dividends, from this ASX 200 stock in the year ahead.

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