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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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Share Gainers

Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price jumps following investor update

| Zach Bristow

It's been another good day on the ASX so far for the mining exploration company

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Healthcare Shares

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price under spotlight on lung screening expansion

| Tristan Harrison

Volpara is planning to expand in the lung screening sector.

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price plummets 16% after partnership news

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a look at all the details of Ioneer's joint venture...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra unveils T25 strategy, Wesfarmers' API offer

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up as miner announces largest contract ever with Aboriginal group

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant has announced a new services contract worth more than $500 million.

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Share Gainers

The Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price rockets 5% to 9-year high. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The largest ASX-listed uranium player just keeps on climbing...

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Record Highs

92 Energy (ASX:92E) share price jumps 11%, up 400% since IPO. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

The newest ASX-listed uranium stock is off to a flying start.

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Share Gainers

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price jumps 6% to 8-year high. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the uranium explorer have almost doubled in the past month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price falls amid 'exclusive' agreement

| Marc Sidarous

The deal sees PointsBet become Austin FC's exclusive betting partner across the state of Texas

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Share Gainers

Why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is surging 11% to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

It has been another great day for Neometals shareholders...

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Share Market News

This leading fund manager thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has named ASX shares like QBE and Star as interesting ideas.

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Share Fallers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is crashing 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rises on T25, dividend growth goal

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra’s shares are rising over its T25 strategy and dividend growth goals.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Domain (ASX:DHG) share price lower despite key $60m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This property listings company has just made a key acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price jumps 7% on strong FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

Myer was very profitable again in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Up 65% in the past year: What's happening with the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie commodities group are surging higher in 2021

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Share Gainers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch following ESG update

| Zach Bristow

ANZ covers its ESG framework in an investor update today. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is up 86% in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why shares in the rare earths miner are on fire in 2021

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after unveiling its T25 strategy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about this telco giant's new T25 strategy...

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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 ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

The JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is down 9% in a month. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the JB Hi-Fi share price be an opportunity after falling 9%?

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52-Week Lows

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price at year-to-date lows, analysts slash iron ore forecasts

| Kerry Sun

Analysts think iron ore prices will continue to weaken over the next 12 to 24 months.

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price reverses day's losses as first international flights scheduled

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares rebounded today...

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Share Gainers

Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price cools off but it's up 19% in September. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Alumina shares have taken a step back today but still sit on top of the benchmarks in September.

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Share Fallers

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price lower despite new product announcement

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap has announced a new product...

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN) share price leaps 22%, up 60% in a week. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

The uranium company's share price has been going nuclear this week.

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price surges 30% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Pure Hydrogen shares have delivered outsized returns over the last month.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, BHP, IRESS, & Lendlease shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price crashes 7% to new 20 YEAR LOW!

| Marc Sidarous

The energy provider is sinking lower and lower.

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Share Market News

Why the Renascor (ASX:RNU) share price is rocketing 26% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are hitting a high note...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price surges 5% on United States patent news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rebounding strongly in late afternoon trade...

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Share Fallers

Why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 5% in 7 days

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have been on a downwards run over the last week.

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Share Market News

There are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Calix, Pilbara Minerals, & Starpharma shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having very positive days...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price can rise 22%

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares could be good value. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

The Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price is down 5% in 8 days. Could it be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Ramsay shares be a buy today?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move mid-week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Let's see who the biggest movers are today among ASX 300 shares.

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Retail Shares

Why the Best & Less (ASX:BST) share price has surged 19% in a week

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been an exceptional week, but what is driving the Best & Less action?

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