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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Resources Shares

Experts reveal ratings on 3 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have shared their insights following a strong rally for the ASX 200 materials sector last week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

The fintech stock that could be set to soar

| Aaron Bell

One broker has put a mouthwatering price target on this finance stock. 

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Opinions

Why I made Guzman Y Gomez shares my latest buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this business has a lot of spicy growth to come.

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Share Market News

Beat the RBA cuts with these top ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be top picks for income investors.

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Share Market News

'A very special asset': Why this ASX stock could rise 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day for the history books this Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks soar to multi-year highs amid new market record

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price peaks amid the ASX 200 also rising to a new record.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA delivers interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating what's only the third RBA interest rate cut since December 2020.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration among the ASX 200 large-cap stocks?

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares could help you smash low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to provide investors with a nice income boost.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news: The Australian stock market has just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another day for the books for investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Liontown, Mineral Resources, Northern Star, and SGH shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think TPG Telecom shares are worth?

| Samantha Menzies

It's been a wild ride for investors over the past week.

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Share Gainers

Why JB Hi-Fi, Life360, Star, and Tuas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 retail stock still a buy after soaring 41% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Experts have their say.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades JB Hi-Fi shares, raises target price, following sell-off

| Samantha Menzies

JB Hi-Fi shares dropped 8% yesterday after an investor sell-off.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 30% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX miner just announced major news.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting great things from these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this ASX All Ords stock could surge 47%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects big returns from this resurgent ASX All Ords stock.

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Broker Notes

After reviewing its result, what's Macquarie's price target on QBE Insurance shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors during today's session.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say ANZ Bank and these ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as a buy along with the big four bank.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed an optimistic start to the week's trading today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Iress, JB Hi-Fi, and Santana Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Dateline, DigiCo, Liontown, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Earnings season: Macquarie reveals 6 ASX stock picks ahead of upcoming results

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what they are.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has more than doubled in a year. Here's why Macquarie expects it to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more strong performance to come from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Broker Notes

After reviewing its result, Macquarie tips 50% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping this stock to surge from current levels.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, is this stock still a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors at the start of the week.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing both of these businesses.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 90%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think market-beating returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords stock is set to rocket 83%

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what the broker had to say.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week this Friday.

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