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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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

What's Macquarie's price target on Goodman Group shares after its FY25 result?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker thinks of this industrial property giant.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a negative finish to a big trading week for the ASX today.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares: Experts rate 2 to sell and 1 to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

We review some expert analysis of 3 popular stocks within the ASX 200 tech sector.

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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 Guzman Y Gomez, Inghams, Monash IVF, and Skycity shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Cuscal, EOS, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about Guzman y Gomez's maiden dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's first dividend is about to be served up.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 52% upside for this surging ASX All Ords energy stock

| Bart Bogacz

More upside on the horizon?

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Earnings Results

Why did the Inghams share price just crash 22%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent the Inghams share price tumbling 22%. But why?

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REITs

Macquarie just tipped this ASX 200 REIT to outperform

| Samantha Menzies

The broker expects more price growth ahead.

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Earnings Results

This $1 billion ASX 300 stock just crashed 15%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 retail company is under heavy selling pressure on Friday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up 62% since April, what does Macquarie think Netwealth shares are worth after its FY25 result?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just amended its 12-month price target for Netwealth shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX shares are buys for 15% to ~30% returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares could deliver market beating returns according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker says accumulate Woodside and these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans is feeling positive about these large caps.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks are up 9% in August. Experts name 2 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have been surging, with the S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index rising 9% this month alone.

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Broker Notes

Why Telix shares could rocket 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer here according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie predict for this top ASX dividend share after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to deliver for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 16% upside for this ASX All Ords telco stock after its FY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are calling this stock an opportunity.

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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 at a new record high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Here's what analysts expect for the BHP share price in the coming year

| Tristan Harrison

These are the latest forecasts for BHP.

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52-Week Highs

16 ASX 200 shares roar to multi-year highs amid new market milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price highs amid the ASX 200 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a historic day for the Australian stock market.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just downgrade The Lottery Corp shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The Lottery Corp's share price climbed 2.39% in early afternoon trading.

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REITs

Why Macquarie tips this dividend paying ASX 200 REIT to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie is bullish on the outlook for this ASX 200 REIT. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why did this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share just crash 22%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend share has come under heavy selling pressure. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Goodman, Healius, IPH, and Sonic Healthcare shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

I just sold my best-performing stock of all time. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock was a 5-bagger for me, but I sold out.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Codan, Objective Corp, and Super Retail shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very strong day. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits 9,000 point record for the first time ever

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has never seen 9,000 points... before today.

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Broker Notes

Down 38% in 2 days, here's Macquarie's 12-month forecast for James Hardie shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on James Hardie shares following this week’s brutal sell-down.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie thinks this ASX 200 stock could crash 45%

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red today.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 21% today! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip could be in the buy zone right now.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these popular stocks.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 14% return for this ASX 200 stock after its FY25 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Macquarie is tipping as a buy after results day.

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Opinions

Is the Magellan share price a buy after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to think about Magellan as an investment proposition?

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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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