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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys in September 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs is one of the ASX dividend shares worth looking at.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The BIg Australian's shares are having a day in the red...

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Share Fallers

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

| Zach Bristow

It's been a difficult week for the banking giant. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falls despite expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This travel share is edging lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rallied 10% in August

| Kerry Sun

Despite ongoing lockdowns and surging COVID-19 cases, Qantas shares managed to hit a 4-month high in August. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 3% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's dragging the IAG share price down?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 25% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this lithium miner was on form in August...

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

Is the CSL share price good value?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Metcash down, 4DMedical drops

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash’s trading update was a highlight from the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price lifts 3% as NSW targets November international travel

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre shares rose today after news of a potential reopening for international travel.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the share market today?

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Share Gainers

Why the Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) share price rocketed 41% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is rocketing higher today...

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ESG

ASX shares and the $41 trillion climate change investment opportunity

| Mitchell Lawler

Why this portfolio manager believes it is the biggest opportunity since the internet.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dropped 12% in August. What's next?

| Ken Hall

What lies ahead for the Aussie energy giant after a disappointing August?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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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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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rises on official Amplitel launch

| Marc Sidarous

Telstra's new infrastructure business has finally been revealed.

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Share Market News

The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price is sliding 4%. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical shares are currently down.

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Share Market News

Own AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares? Then you also own these US tech stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has found a new playground to play in...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 7% this week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the copper and gold producer are on the rise this week. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aurumin (ASX:AUN) share price is exploding 42%

| Marc Sidarous

The gold miner has announced exciting new drilling results.

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Share Gainers

Why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price leapt 16% in August

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the graphite producer continue its positive run?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 company bosses lobby for reopening plan

| Brendon Lau

The leaders of several S&P/ASX 200 Index companies are worried enough about the COVID-19 political discourse that they have penned…

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Share Gainers

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is outperforming today

| Zach Bristow

Avita shares are on the climb today.

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, BWX, Fortescue, & Wesfarmers shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

What's this leading broker saying about the Qantas share price?

| Zach Bristow

Qantas shares are flying in the green today.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX All Ordinaries performers in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares had strong months....

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Healthcare Shares

Top performing ASX 200 healthcare shares in August

| Kerry Sun

These ASX 200 healthcare shares topped the leaderboards in August.

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Share Market News

Which shares on the ASX 300 are on the move today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is starting the month off lower...

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Share Market News

Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price leads ASX 200 energy sector giants on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Woodside is having a great day on the ASX. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is lifting this week

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle has started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Why BlueBet, Dicker Data, Immutep, & Sandfire are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month strongly...

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Share Market News

Why did Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX:MHH) just morph into an active ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

New code, new me for Magellan...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Altium share price divides opinion right now...

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Share Fallers

Regional Express (ASX:REX) extends suspension of services and stand downs

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price lifts 4% on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is executing on its growth plans...

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hit new all-time highs this earnings season

| Kerry Sun

Solid FY21 results helped these ASX 200 shares lift to fresh all-time highs.

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Transport Shares

The Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price gained 6% in 3 weeks. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The toll road giant has been exciting investors over the last 21 days.

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Share Gainers

Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price soars another 53% following results update

| Zach Bristow

Pan Asia shares soar into the green again.

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