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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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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are set to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is ending the week in the green.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: TechnologyOne hits record high, lithium miners rise

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

What shares are moving the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how the ASX 200 is shaping up on Friday.

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Share Gainers

The 92 Energy (ASX: 92E) share price is rocketing 44% today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the uranium explorer are surging on Friday. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW) share price surges 15% on strategic review

| Nikhil Gangaram

A strategic review is the next step for the diversified financial services company.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price is up 13% on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Nova shares have jumped out of the starting blocks on Friday.

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Share Gainers

What is the outlook for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Here we discuss what's next in store for Westpac shares.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 5% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It has been another positive day for the Pilbara Minerals share price...

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Capital Raising

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price dives 8% after successful $106 million placement

| Kerry Sun

Bellevue is positioning itself to become a major gold player in the next few years.

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Capital Raising

Why the BWX (ASX:BWX) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

The BWX share price is on the rise. We take a look at the company's latest share purchase plan announcement

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is looking to end the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) could be a great share to own

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Patts could be a really good ASX share to own for a few reasons.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker is positive on Adairs...

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is breaking out this week to a 14-month high

| Kerry Sun

Booming aluminium prices are driving the South32 share price this week

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Share Market News

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has gained 17% in the last 6 months

| Mitchell Lawler

What has helped Woolworths deliver exceptional returns to shareholders lately?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price hits record high on UK acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

This tech company has announced a new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How has the Square share price performed since announcing the Afterpay deal?

| James Mickleboro

Last month Square announced a deal to acquire Afterpay. How have its shares fared?

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Share Fallers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 9% in the last week

| Kerry Sun

From all-time highs to 2-month lows, what happened to the Wesfarmers share price?

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Share Fallers

It hasn't been a great week so far for the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie energy company are under pressure right now

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Share Fallers

It hasn't been a great week so far for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| Ken Hall

Shares in the buy now, pay later group are falling lower this week

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Accent (ASX:AX1) share price to rise 33%

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) share price has been a disappointing performer over the last few weeks. Since this…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp shares could be heading higher according to this top broker...

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Retail Shares

'Attractive' ASX share with 60% upside and 6% dividend yield

| Tony Yoo

This candle and fragrance retailer will be both a COVID and recovery beneficiary, according to one expert who reckons it's…

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Share Gainers

The Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price rocketed 25% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for Nanosonics and its shareholders...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final day of the week...

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Share Market News

Why the Purifloh (ASX:PO3) share price leapt 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are starting September off on a high note.

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Share Market News

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price rebounds 10% after move to boot out directors

| Mitchell Lawler

Raiz investors regain their composure after yesterday's shock announcement.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at which ASX 200 shares were swapping hands the most today

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down, Flight Centre rises, Redbubble falls

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre’s expansion into Japan was a highlight in the ASX 200 today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the EML (ASX:EML) share price is up 8% in the last month

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's behind the share price gain?

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying Alibaba, Pfizer shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Which US shares were ASX investors buying last week?

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Share Gainers

The Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is up 20% in the last week

| Kerry Sun

Coal prices are surging to all-time highs...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Technology Shares

The Silex (ASX:SLX) share price rocketed 24% on Thursday

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are keen on the semi-conductor and laser company today.

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Share Gainers

Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) share price up 5% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Prescient shares are enjoying an impressive run and are up 28% over the past 7 days of trading.

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Catapult, Dicker Data, & PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing positively today...

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Share Gainers

The Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is up 5% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the exploration and IT development fund are taking off today

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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