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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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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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Opinions

I'd aim for a million by buying just a few ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve put my money behind a few key names to build wealth.

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Broker Notes

Time to buy ASX retail shares as household spending rebounds?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported higher household spending amid rising consumer confidence.

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Share Gainers

Invested $10,000 in DroneShield shares in January? Guess how much that's worth today!

| Bernd Struben

After being labelled overvalued in mid-2024, DroneShield shares have shot the lights out in 2025.

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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 on hump day.

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Opinions

Outlook for shares vs. property investment in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts see a positive year ahead for both shares and property in FY26.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular day for investors this Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX 200 shares that smashed multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price peaks amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up from the broker.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Credit Corp, EOS, and ResMed shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Endeavour, Platinum Capital, Telix, and TPG shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times today. But why?

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares just downgraded to a sell rating by experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Some shares have overshot in value whilst others face company-specific issues.

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Broker Notes

Earnings season: Macquarie names 3 ASX stocks to buy that report this week

| Samantha Menzies

Here are the broker's top picks.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX tech stock just jumped 14% on 'impressive growth'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX tech stock on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Opinions

Should you buy, hold, or sell these ASX 200 stars of FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

After exceptional share price growth, should you hold on to your outperformers or take your profits while the going is…

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Share Fallers

Why did the Telix share price just plunge 18%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are punishing Telix shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Are Endeavour Group shares as a buy, sell or hold following chairman resignation?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s one broker’s latest analysis on these consumer discretionary shares. 

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a strong session for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild and woolly trading session.

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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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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I bought both of these stocks for my portfolio.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 tumbles on woeful jobs report. Is the sell America trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to sell or buy US stocks?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking a fall on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Beach Energy, Endeavour, Kingsgate, and Northern Star shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Breville, Canyon Resources, Gorilla Gold, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Should you buy, hold, or sell CBA, CSL, and Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these big names.

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Share Market News

Morgans gives its verdict on Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has been looking at three mining giants. Here's how it rates them.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter just gave a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

It's a high-quality company but is just too expensive for this broker.

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Healthcare Shares

What does JP Morgan think Resmed shares are worth after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Laura Stewart

Resmed shares reached a new all-time high last Friday.

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Broker Notes

ASX REITs: Macquarie's highest conviction earnings calls

| Kevin Gandiya

As earnings season unfolds, analysts at Macquarie are watching for ASX REITs that could guide above expectations for FY26.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares buy ratings recently.

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Share Market News

CSL, Telix and more: Key reporting dates for 10 ASX 200 healthcare stocks in August

| Bart Bogacz

Will these results be healthy?

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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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Broker Notes

Can you guess which 2 Big 4 banks Macquarie prefers?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie remains cautious on the big four banks overall but highlights two it prefers. And in a surprise twist, its…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Reporting dates for 7 ASX 200 consumer staples stocks including Woolworths

| Bart Bogacz

Key dates for the calendar.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips 26% upside for this ASX 200 gaming stock

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what's behind this enticing price target 

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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 retail sector leads as Aussies start spending again and US keeps tariff at 10%

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the market sectors amid positive retail and inflation data last week.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were selling off these shares last month.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares attracting 'strong buy' ratings from the experts

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a consensus 'strong buy rating' on these stocks from analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

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