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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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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is zooming higher once more

| Brooke Cooper

The party is continuing for Zip and its BNPL peers.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is up 7%

| Zach Bristow

Good news out of the Creso Pharma camp this morning.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is storming 8% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the release of its performance metrics for July.

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Share Market News

Own REA (ASX:REA) shares? What to look out for this reporting season

| Kerry Sun

REA is expected to report its FY21 results on Friday. Here's what to look out for.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is moving ahead with building its flagship project.

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 2.5% and nearing a record high

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are closing in on a new record high...

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Share Market News

Why the Imricor (ASX:IMR) share price is racing 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is pushing ahead with its strategy...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price up as government weighs in on Digicel saga

| Zach Bristow

The government and telco giant look set to join forces in acquisition.

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Bank Shares

FY 2021 results preview: Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

All eyes will be on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price this time next week. On that…

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price will be one to watch

| Marc Sidarous

Recent developments have put the company into the spotlight.

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Share Fallers

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price has dropped this last week. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Several catalysts in the last year have made it tough for the IAG share price to recover.

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 5% this last week. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have failed to bounce back after the company's acquisition announcement on Friday.

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Technology Shares

The ASX tech share to rocket during lockdown

| Tony Yoo

Expert reveals this stock is in his own superannuation portfolio, which looks set to take advantage of a COVID-induced lifestyle…

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Share Market News

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Seven West and Newcrest Mining are two ASX shares that brokers really like.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Afterpay jumps again, Credit Corp rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell, however the Afterpay share price jumped again.

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Share Market News

PPK Group (ASX:PPK) share price tumbles despite distribution agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price climbs 16% in 3 weeks to 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

The 4x4 accessory giant continues its positive run in the green

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 ASX shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

One of the best ways to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement is by having a passive income stream…

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 6% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Chalice Mining has a "globally significant discovery" in its hands.

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Broker Notes

2 more ASX 200 shares tipped to positively surprise during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could surprise in August...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 dropped as the Australian dollar jumped after the RBA's rate decision. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Galileo Mining (ASX:GAL) share price is racing 12% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The base metal company is moving ahead with its exploration efforts.

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price soars 16% on funding success

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery start-up has secured $20 million in funding. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Mayne Pharma, Paradigm, & PointsBet shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great day...

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider's shares are up 19% in two days...

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Technology Shares

EML (ASX:EML) share price up 5% on Tuesday

| Marc Sidarous

What could be causing the share price to lift?

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powers 10% ahead on industrial site news

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX company's shares have been in strong form...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen off a cliff

| Kerry Sun

From record highs last week to a sudden 10% selloff. What happened to Fortescue shares?

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Share Market News

Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price leaps 12% on US project news

| Zach Bristow

Anson's shares jumped after a key announcement before the market open today

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips strong year ahead for 29Metals (ASX:29M) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the miner are set to rise according to an analyst.

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BNPL shares

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving to be a big day for IOUpay shares. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price hit a 52 week high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium miner extends its bumper year.

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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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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bellevue Gold, Pilbara Minerals, & Zip are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing 8%

| Marc Sidarous

The afterglow of the Afterpay deal is shining on Zip. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

What's driving the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price sharply lower?

| Kerry Sun

PointsBet shareholders are in for a rude awakening after a successful capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why the Parkd (ASX:PKD) share price is soaring 78% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is having a bumper day on the ASX on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are beating the iron ore majors – again

| Brendon Lau

The fortunes of ASX iron ore shares and lithium miners continue to diverge. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Up another 12%, why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price keeps pushing higher

| Kerry Sun

Another double digit percentage gain for the $33 billion BNPL giant.

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