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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

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price rockets 20% with capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Fallers

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price drops with 50% fall in profits

| Marc Sidarous

Falling profits are seeing investors sell their shares in the company.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 6% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

It's likely a combination of AGL's poorly received earnings report, together with the company going ex-dividend today, is responsible for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: WiseTech rockets, Afterpay & Zip report

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price leaps 18% higher on FY21 profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX jewellery retailer released its full-year financial results this morning.

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Share Market News

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price climbs despite 33% FY21 profit drop

| Mitchell Lawler

A fall in profits isn't enough to detract SkyCity investors following its FY21 result...

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Share Gainers

Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price soars 23% as profit doubles in FY21

| Zach Bristow

WiseTech shares are on the move after showing a strong FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price slumps 6% on FY21 results

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie resources group have been smashed on Wednesday morning

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments (ASX:MVP) share price falls on $13 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are selling their shares in the company after today's announcement.

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Share Market News

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price up 6% on solid FY21 result

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Whispir performed in FY21...

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Share Fallers

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 16% last time it reported

| James Mickleboro

February was not a good month for a2 Milk shares...

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Share Market News

How did the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price perform last earnings season?

| Kerry Sun

The Woolworths share price closed higher following 1H results in February, with the company delivering strong sales growth across all…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after reporting 90% sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay was on form again in FY 2021...

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares now ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

This pair has taken a hit recently, but their futures are looking bright enough to take a punt on, reckons…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Redbubble share price could be one to look at for the long-term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day lies ahead for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys...

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Technology Shares

Top broker names Appen (ASX:APX) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Appen share price has lost half of its value this year. Is this a buying opportunity?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Ansell, Kogan, Nanosonics

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Kogan sinks, Ansell slumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, though it was a tough day for Kogan and Ansell.

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Share Market News

Reece (ASX:REH) share price on watch after 25% increase in FY 2021 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price will be on watch on Wednesday. This follows the release of the plumbing…

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker remains bullish on QBE...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last year

| Tristan Harrison

The Brickworks share price has outperformed the ASX 200 in the last year.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price up 7% as travel shares rise on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher vaccination numbers prepare the runway for ASX travel shares...

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Share Gainers

Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price outperforming amid 'sustainability first'

| Zach Bristow

The bank reveals its latest sustainability move.

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Share Gainers

Why HUB24, MNF, Nanosonics, & Uniti shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) share price plummets 9% despite 2500% rise in NPAT

| Marc Sidarous

Investors may be asking themselves, "To own, or not to own? That is the question."

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52-Week Highs

Event (ASX: EVT) share price soars 10% to a 52-week high

| Nikhil Gangaram

The entertainment company is having a blockbuster day on the market this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price hit an all-time high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares moved into new territory today...

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Share Gainers

It's been a good week for the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Ken Hall

Shares in Australia's flag carrier have shot higher on Tuesday

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Share Gainers

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price up 28% after earnings beat and new product announcement

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the Nanosonics share price...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 has had a busy Tuesday with company's releasing their results.

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Share Market News

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price plunges 10% despite dividend boost

| Tristan Harrison

The Ansell dividend was increased significantly in FY21, but the profit fell heavily.

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52-Week Highs

How did the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

We look at how shares in the private health insurer fared last time the company reported its full-year results.

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Share Gainers

1300 Smiles Ltd (ASX:ONT) share price leaps 14% on takeover proposal

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a busy day for 1300 Smiles. Let's lift the lid on the latest...

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) dividend reinstated following strong first-half results

| Aaron Teboneras

The board has decided to reward shareholders following the company's robust recovery.

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Kogan, Monadelphous, & NIB shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a good time on Tuesday...

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