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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

Here's why the Oneview (ASX:ONE) share price is climbing today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The healthcare company has released its quarterly report. Here are the details

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price is leaping 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is on fire today...

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Share Market News

Capital keeps flowing into ASX Biotech shares in 2021

| Zach Bristow

What is driving capital inflow into ASX biotech shares?

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Share Gainers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lifts on record production

| Kerry Sun

The mid-tier gold miner continues to kick goals, scoring record full-year production results

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Share Gainers

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price rockets 9% on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is experiencing an explosion in growth.

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is crashing 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a bad day...

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Share Market News

Should you buy Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares in July for the dividend yield?

| Zach Bristow

We take an in-depth look at the Mineral Resources dividend and one broker's forecast for FY21 and FY22.

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Technology Shares

Why the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price is falling today

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the artificial intelligence developer are dipping today. We take a closer look

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Record Highs

Has the record breaking Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price hit its peak?

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto share price surged on its record results and dividend, but is this as good as it gets…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 5% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are A2 Milk shares up 5% today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto charges higher, IRESS rockets, Macquarie update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very busy but positive day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) share price falls on profit decline

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how PayPal fared following its latest quarterly results...

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Share Market News

Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price remains in trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery cell producer has been in a trading halt since Tuesday.

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Capital Raising

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price rises on opening of Share Purchase Plan

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner is taking another step forward in its capital raising efforts.

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Share Gainers

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is surging 7% today

| Ken Hall

This comes after a strong production test update.

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price is up 5%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

An upbeat June quarterly result rallies the Airtasker share price from near-record lows.

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Broker Notes

3 intriguing ASX shares to buy before reporting season

| Tony Yoo

It's that crazy time of the year again. But before the madness starts, have a think about this trio.

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

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price rockets 16% on new takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

IRESS has received another takeover approach. Second time lucky?

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Record Highs

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rallies 3% to record high after quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

After trading sideways for 7 months, the Fortescue share price is breaking out to new highs.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower after Q1 and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank is warning that dividends could be lower in the future...

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Healthcare Shares

API share price (ASX:API) falls after rejecting Wesfarmers takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

API said no deal to Wesfarmers this morning.

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rises as rumours swirl over BHP deal

| Marc Sidarous

There are reports today the oil giant is closing in on a deal to buy BHP's petroleum assets

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Share Market News

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) share price sinks on growth slowdown warning

| Mitchell Lawler

Sometimes even beating expectations is not enough...

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Share Market News

The Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price has shot up 9%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The diagnostics company released its fourth-quarter business update today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price falls after API rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has hit a major stumbling block in its attempt to take over the Priceline owner...

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Share Gainers

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price pushes higher on Sydney expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator is expanding its footprint...

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Capital Raising

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price halted after Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have been put in a trading halt...

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares have just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are on fire this year...

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Investing Strategies

Yes, share markets are high. But don't sell

| Tony Yoo

Stocks have smashed all-time records. But one expert says selling because prices are going up is sheer madness.

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX shares to think about

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical could be one of the leading ASX shares to consider.

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price on watch following Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

IOOF has just handed in its fourth quarter update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price jumps on activities update

| Zach Bristow

The activities report for the quarter seems to have put the share price into the green.

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Share Market News

Why the Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) share price soared 23% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The industrial 3D specialist is setting itself up for a big year.

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Share Market News

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price slumps 16% on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Despite some positive advancements, shareholders continued the selling pressure on Zoono shares today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Spark jumps, Nickel Mines sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The Spark share price was a highlight as the ASX 200 fell.

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price edges lower despite $7b US fund raise

| Mitchell Lawler

Macquarie just landed a boat load of capital for investing...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares were flying around the share market today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The telco has had a few greenshoots sprout this July.

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Share Market News

Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) share price soars 22% on major acquisition

| Zach Bristow

The Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) share price has soared well into the green across today's session. At the time…

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