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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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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price an opportunity right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares a good potential investment right now?

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Share Market News

Are these 2 strong ASX growth shares to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The two ASX shares in this article have long-term growth potential.

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Resources Shares

3 obscure lithium ASX shares ready to pop in 2022

| Tony Yoo

Not all lithium shares have taken off yet. Here is a trio of buy suggestions and why they look attractive.

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Healthcare Shares

Where are Cochlear (ASX:COH) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

The hearing implant device maker has been a darling of long-term investors for decades. But is the stock too expensive…

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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 Thursday on the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

How are ASX 200 travel shares faring over the holiday season?

| Monica O'Shea

These travel shares were taking off today.

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Broker Notes

13% gain in a week: Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price sparks brokers' interest

| Zach Bristow

The team at UBS has the lithium chemicals company in its sights after its share price darted northwards over the…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Total Brain (ASX:TTB) share price rocketed 27% today

| Monica O'Shea

This company's shares are skyrocketing today

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Broker Notes

How does Westpac stack up against the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Both the CBA and Westpac share price are under the microscope today as leading brokers make their recommendations.

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Broker Notes

Why is Macquarie bullish on these 3 ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's hear what the investment bank has to say about some ASX prospects.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Invictus (ASX:IVZ) share price up 26% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company are climbing today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Corporate Travel, Dicker Data, and Synlait shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times today...

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Share Gainers

Why Magnis, Pilbara Minerals, Syrah, and Whispir shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 'must have' ASX shares for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ASX shares that could be strong long term buys...

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Bank Shares

Why is December being so kind to Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares have been rising this month.

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Broker Notes

What's UBS saying on the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a rocky road for the car selling platform of late but could it be a buy?

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Record Highs

Why did the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price jump 11% to a record high today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are on form again today...

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Jefferies tips 25% upside for the Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts have to say.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA and Westpac rise, Afterpay tumbles again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is back with a bang!

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Record Highs

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surges 6% to hit new record high

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Pilbara Minerals shareholder.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price up 66% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX exploration and mining company has announced some exciting news.

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Broker Notes

Novonix (ASX:NVX) shares rocketed 600% this year. Now what?

| Tony Yoo

This battery industry stock has been a star performer on the ASX in 2021. Is it too late to ride…

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Growth Shares

Here's an under the radar ASX growth share with 22% upside

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share could be a strong buy...

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys...

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX biotech shares rated as buys in 2022

| Zach Bristow

We hear the expert opinion of analysts covering the space.

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Broker Notes

In the 'dog basket': 6 ASX shares that could rebound in 2022

| Tony Yoo

These stocks truly had a stinker of a 2021. But is there easy money to be made as they turn…

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Broker Notes

3 reasons why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price could be a smart buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few compelling factors why Kogan shares could be attractive.

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Broker Notes

2 potential multi-bagger ASX shares for 2022

| Tony Yoo

As we welcome the new year, here's a couple of stocks you may not have heard of that one expert…

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price too cheap to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

Are IAG shares in the bargain bin?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips CSL (ASX:CSL) share price to climb to $340

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy CSL shares?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

2021 has been an interesting year for investors. But what will the new year have in store for Aussie stocks?

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Technology Shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price has tanked 20% in December

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay's shares have fallen heavily in December...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is back, here's what to expect...

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Share Market News

4 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are four growth shares that are highly rated...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Blue Chip Shares

Bell Potter names 2 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 blue chip shares that could be buys in 2022...

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these 2 top ASX shares are buys in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro is one well-liked business for 2022.

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