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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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Share Fallers

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 20% in a month. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths explorer's shares are falling again...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price falls as Mastercard opens up the BNPL sector

| Marc Sidarous

Mastercard wants to muscle into this growing sector.

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Share Market News

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price up another 3% in second day of trading

| Sebastian Bowen

How are Li-S Energy shares going on their second day of ASX trading?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker rates the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Webjet share price...

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after raising $700 million

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant has raised funds....

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Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are crashing on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX tech shares open to a sea of red on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price tanked 15% in 3 weeks?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Much of the bearish sentiment towards the Polynovo share price can be traced back to its full-year report.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price down 16% this month?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer's shares are edging lower this past month. Here are the details.

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Economy

The S&P 500 just dropped 2%. Why is this impacting ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 fell 2% overnight. ASX shares are being impacted.

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Share Fallers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lower despite retail shareholder update

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant reiterated its growth plans today...

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Share Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price falls despite positive lithium plant update

| James Mickleboro

This clean lithium company's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Square slides 5%. What does this mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Things aren't looking good for Afterpay on Wednesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is slumping to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner remain under pressure as investors watch monetary policy and yields worldwide.

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Bank Shares

Why these experts say the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled down in the past month. But with reporting season coming, is it time to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Bank Shares

Why these experts think the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled off in the past month. So is it time to purchase now, just before…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Sonic share price...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price down almost 4% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price leaping 7% on Tuesday?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's further analyse.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Domino's, Temple & Webster, & Xero shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 5% today

| Kerry Sun

There is no relief from iron ore prices, giving back gains on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Gainers

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) IPO booms amid excitement over huge market opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Li-S Energy's IPO has been very successful...

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price falls 2% after investor warning

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Magellan shares falling today?

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Share Fallers

Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price slips amid management restructure

| Zach Bristow

When the moon hits your eye...

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Share Fallers

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price tanks 18% on cap raise news

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is down 5% on Tuesday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The high-tech materials company hasn't had a good Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 energy shares are surging, crude oil to hit US$90/b by year end: analyst

| Kerry Sun

Oil could make a run for 7-year highs according to Goldman Sachs

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are making a move today?

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52-Week Highs

WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price hits new high on proposed takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

A new merger might be on the cards...

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Collins Foods, Origin, & Tuas shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day...

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Record Highs

The IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie education group have hit a new high watermark on Tuesday

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Share Gainers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is surging 5% on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie energy producer are on fire today

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees the Santos (ASX:STO) share price jumping 20%

| James Mickleboro

This energy share could be heading a lot higher from here...

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price has surged 16% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mining and metals producer continue their ascent today.

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Share Gainers

Red Dirt Metals (ASX:RDT) share price launches 45% on lithium update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie resources company are surging on Tuesday

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