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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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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Adacel (ASX:ADA) share price is rocketing 39% today

| James Mickleboro

Adacel's shares are flying high on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares lagging the ASX 200 on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX tech shares are leaving much to be desired on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is frozen today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical cannabis producer is preparing for a big announcement…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra, NAB, & QBE results

| James Mickleboro

It has been another very busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price edges lower after annual meeting

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the account software company are down following comments from its chair and CEO

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Share Gainers

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price up 7% after dividend boost

| Zach Bristow

the insurance company has upgraded its dividend schedule in its FY21 half year earnings report.

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Share Market News

Everything to know about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) $1.35bn share buyback

| Mitchell Lawler

More than a billion dollars will be returned to Telstra shareholders. Here's how...

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Share Market News

Why GrainCorp, Myer, QBE, & Telstra shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price higher despite cancelled dividend

| James Mickleboro

AMP won't be paying an interim dividend...

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Share Market News

New CEO announcement boosts Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The announcement of the CEO came earlier today.

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Share Market News

Appen (ASX:APX) share price slides following board renewal

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is reshuffling its board.

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Share Gainers

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price jumps 12% on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp is having a very positive year. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Damstra Holdings (ASX:DTC) share price is up 50% in a month!

| Rhys Brock

What has caused the sudden rise in the share price?

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch following FY21 earnings

| Marc Sidarous

The company declared a statutory loss of $2 billion.

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Share Market News

The Downer (ASX:DOW) share price on watch after FY21 earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Downer is in focus after swinging from a loss to a profit on its latest full year figures...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is 40% lower than its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

What's behind the fall in the share price?

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Record Lows

When was the worst ever day for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

A2 Milk has had a number of double-digit down days. But which one was the worst?

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price in focus after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is back on form...

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Share Market News

Why these 2 top ETFs could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

There are some quality ETFs to consider for the long-term.

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Share Market News

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and BOQ are two well-liked ASX shares by brokers.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This 100-year-old company is the ASX share that keeps giving

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller tells why he loves an old dog with new tricks and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) FY 2021 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this telco giant on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, CBA climbs after FY21 report, Iress jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went up by around 0.3% today to 7,584 points. Here are some of the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is up 12% this week

| Zach Bristow

Hazer is well positioned to capture the secular tailwinds created by the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…

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Communication Shares

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rose 8% to a new high

| Marc Sidarous

The 10-month old ASX company has a new wholesale agreement with Telstra.

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Share Fallers

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price down 7% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good day for the Accent share price...

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Share Market News

Why the Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price climbed higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are jumping higher on the latest news.

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Record Highs

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 23% in a week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the lithium miner could play part in a much bigger theme ...

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Share Gainers

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price surges another 12%. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are electrified by the prospects ahead following the company's recent news...

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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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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Bluebet, IAG, & Megaport shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing day...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price hit its 52-week high

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share price is having a great year.

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is closing in on a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is having a good day...

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Capital Raising

WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) share price returns to trading after capital raise

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Leaders is back on the market...

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Share Gainers

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price soars 30% following presentation

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium explorer are soaring in afternoon trade.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, IRESS, Lake Resources, & Rhinomed are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are storming higher...

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