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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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Broker Notes

Buy the dip on these 2 ASX 200 shares: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these 2 ASX 200 shares are a buying opportunity today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Which ASX 200 stock offers 'material upside' amid continuing uncertainty over US tariffs?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment has identified one ASX 200 large-cap stock that is thriving on the uncertainty.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Boss Energy, Macquarie, and Novonix shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

2 rising ASX financial shares with 'meaningful upside' still left: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25, but there are still buying opportunities left, say these experts.

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Lynas, PEXA, and Regis Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock just crashed 31% on slumping sales

| Bernd Struben

The $1.3 billion ASX 200 stock is getting hammered today.

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Broker Notes

Fundie reveals why these 3 ASX 200 large-cap shares ripped 35% to 96% in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners discusses the performance and outlook for 3 ASX 200 shares in its Large Cap Quality Fund.

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Broker Notes

This fund manager just delivered a stellar year and he's bullish on these 5 stocks

| Leigh Gant

With standout returns in both Australian and global equities, Andrew Mitchell shares five high-conviction stocks primed for long-term growth.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Woolworths or Coles shares today?

| Laura Stewart

Which supermarket giant was recently named the favourite?

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX All Ords stock could return 20%

| James Mickleboro

The team at Macquarie believes this stock could be cheap at current levels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another positive session today. Here's what's to watch.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords automotive sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

These opportunities could be flying under the radar.

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Best Shares

17 ASX 300 shares that soared 100% or more in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 300 stocks outperformed their peers in FY25 with double-or-more share price growth.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Broker Notes

Should I still swap my CSL for CBA shares or has the market corrected?

| Laura Stewart

The two stocks have travelled opposite directions this month.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock could surge 38%

| Bernd Struben

With costs coming in below expectations, this ASX All Ords copper stock could rocket higher over the coming months.

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Broker Notes

Can you guess whether Macquarie prefers REA Group, CAR Group or SEEK shares?

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX online classifieds business offers the best investment opportunity today?

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Share Market News

Are these two struggling ASX materials shares undervalued?

| Aaron Bell

Are these buy-low candidates?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX All Ords small cap mining stock could rocket 38%

| Bart Bogacz

Big upside ahead?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good session for Aussie investors tdaoy.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

A leading expert has named its top 3 picks.

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Broker Notes

Broker says WiseTech shares can hit $135

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this rebounding tech stock.

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Broker Notes

Stock market outlook: Macquarie 'ready to party like its 1999'

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to invest in the share market according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

The smartest Australian stocks to buy with $400 right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are highly rated by brokers.

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned about the next RBA interest rate move

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors get a much-awaited interest rate cut in August?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Laura Stewart

Both companies have market-beating long-term track records.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Insignia, Perseus Mining, and Qoria shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Leading broker has just downgraded BHP shares. Is it time to sell?

| Bart Bogacz

Macquarie sees little upside. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are non-bank lenders a lucrative alternative to the big 4 banks?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely perceived as being fully valued or overvalued.

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Inghams, Praemium, and Strike Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy this booming ASX All Ords tech stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more gains to come from this surging ASX All Ords tech stock.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter is bullish on this incredible ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be a strong long-term buy according to the broker.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 2 ASX healthcare stocks to avoid before reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Not all healthcare stocks are created equal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

If I could only own one ASX 200 share for the rest of my life, it'd be this one

| Tristan Harrison

This is one stock I expect to own forever.

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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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Technology Shares

Brokers rerate 3 leading ASX 200 tech stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on the ASX 200 tech sector's three biggest companies.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaero, AMP, Block, and South32 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, Eagers Automotive, Regis Resources, and Westpac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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