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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Westpac asset sale blocked, Zip crypto update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Technology Shares

Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price leaps 21% as cash receipts surge

| Bernd Struben

Technology has revolutionised the world of mapping.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 11% upside in the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Telstra share price could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

Creso (ASX:CPH) share price edges 4% higher following export deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is expanding its international presence...

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Share Gainers

Why the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price has soared 30% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

The medical device company has had a terrific week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) share price lifts 5% on acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

Propel Funeral Partners continues to expand its network ...

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IPOs

Is hotel booking tech company Siteminder close to an IPO?

| Tristan Harrison

Siteminder may be getting closer to an IPO after a round of funding.

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Retail Shares

These three ASX retail shares delivered double (and triple!) digit returns in 2021

| Rhys Brock

Who says it's a bad time for retail? We look at retail shares that are soaring.

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is frozen

| Kerry Sun

The lithium developer is looking to raise capital after its share price surged to record highs this month

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lower despite savings and crypto products update

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are on the move on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is up 40% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Incannex has been on an extended run lately. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Why experts have high hopes for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for the $13 billion insurance behemoth have gone sideways the past 5 years. So what's different now?

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Share Gainers

The Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price is up 80% over the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Shares in the ASX IT specialist have been surging over the past year. We take a closer look

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Share Gainers

MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price jumps 11% on UK approval

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share is smoking the market today...

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 50 shares have gained more than 10% in 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX giants are outperforming the exchange's biggest companies over the past month.

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Technology Shares

Can the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hit $16?

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer's shares could be heading higher from here...

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Share Gainers

The Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) share price is up 124% this year!

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a closer look.

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Financial Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has fallen 4% since Wednesday. What's happening?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The bank hasn't had a great last couple of day.

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Technology Shares

3 compelling reasons why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay has released an investor presentation, outlining some compelling reasons why the business has potential.

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Broker Notes

Why IDP Education (ASX:IEL) shares are on watch Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

The international education services provider's immediate business has been ravaged by COVID-19 and the Delta strain. So why are these…

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Broker Notes

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price heading to $165?

| James Mickleboro

Could the Xero share price be heading to $165?

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Broker Notes

This analyst sees 25% upside for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price

| James Mickleboro

The ANZ share price could be heading a lot higher according to one broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up, Sydney Airport flies, Nuix rises

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 rose today, with Sydney Airport getting a takeover offer.

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Share Market News

Why the King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price rose 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company found a new customer...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest trading ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares bounce off 9-month low as iron ore sell-off continues

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue traded higher on Monday, despite a weak outlook for iron ore.

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Share Market News

The WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price is up 6% in a month. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital shares have risen by 6% over the last month.

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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 Monday.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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52-Week Highs

ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price races 18% higher today, up 65% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great week for ResApp shareholders...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Chorus, NAB, & Omni Bridgeway shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

The Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price has hit 10 new record highs in the past month

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's examine why the gaming company has been hitting all these record highs.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Talga (ASX:TLG) share price surges 9% on expanded partnership agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are starting the week off on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price up 6% on Monday as lithium prices hit record high

| Kerry Sun

Lithium prices continue to boom in September ...

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares are dragging the market on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 tech shares falling today?

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Share Gainers

Why Energy Resources of Australia, Incitec Pivot, Sydney Airport, & Talga are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Record Highs

The Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the Australian resources company reached a new landmark today.

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52-Week Highs

The Silex (ASX:SLX) share price surged 20% to a 6-year high on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

How high can Silex shares go?

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