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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is predicting big things for biotech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager is bullish on biotech shares...

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Share Gainers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price jumps 6% in a week

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan share price is on form this week...

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Gold

Why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is surging today

| Bernd Struben

Though down from its records, gold is still trading at historic highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, ANZ, JB Hi-Fi, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 4% this week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the iron ore major enjoyed a short-lived record high on Friday.

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BNPL shares

Up 6%, the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The BNPL share is ignoring the broader market, surging higher in today's session.

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price jumps 6% after rejecting takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas explorer are surging today.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price climbs on new leadership appointment

| Mitchell Lawler

A new appointment by IAG has shares moving in the right direction today...

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Capital Raising

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price heads south on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The sports analytics company's shares can't seem to catch a break this week.

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Share Market News

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price rallies after falling 3%

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company have bounced back after an early fall. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Oil Search rejects Santos merger proposal, Afterpay rolls out Money app

| James Mickleboro

At lunch on Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has bounced back strongly from its low. The benchmark index is currently…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is higher despite the sharp ASX 200 selloff

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay shares are off to a positive start this week, despite a sharp selloff for the broader market.

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) share price higher after beating expectations in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant had a strong year....

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy before looming economic slowdown: expert

| Tony Yoo

Post-pandemic recovery is going to take a step back, especially now lockdowns will kill off business and consumer activity. So…

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Share Market News

The Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price up after asset purchase

| Zach Bristow

Things are flowing well for the plumbing manufacturer and supplies company today.

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower after Oil Search rejects merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Santos is wanting to merge with Oil Search...

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Share Gainers

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price up 3% after announcing plans to enter Arizona

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the sports betting company are making a comeback after it revealed plans to tackle the Arizona market

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The horticultural company is expanding its portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here's why Incannex (ASX:IHL) shares are in a trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pharmaceutical up-and-comer has requested trading in its shares be placed on hold.

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises despite UK acquisition collapse

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's UK acquisition won't be going ahead as hoped...

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Record Highs

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is near an all-time high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Why do investors want a piece of the Aussie pizza franchise in 2021?

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

Sales of home office equipment took off in the wake of COVID lockdowns.

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Share Market News

What happened on the US stock market overnight and how could it impact ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a great start to the week on Wall Street...

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price outperforms following digital wallet launch

| Kerry Sun

Woolworths shares held up amidst broad selling across the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in focus after strong FY 2021 performance

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch closely today. This follows the release of the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price in focus after revealing takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search has caught the attention of an unnamed company...

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after announcing $1.5bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

ANZ isn't letting recent COVID-19 outbreaks stop it from returning funds to shareholders...

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Technology Shares

2 top ASX tech shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster and FINEOS are two ASX tech shares that brokers like.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following asset sale update

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is selling off an asset...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Telstra falls, Altium declines

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra, Altium and Nick Scali were all in the news for potential acquisitions.

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Share Market News

How big will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend be over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to pay big dividends to investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 7% over the week, will Bitcoin find a floor at US$30,000?

| Bernd Struben

Forecasting crypto prices is far from science. But that doesn't keep the crypto pundits from trying.

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Share Market News

Rarex share price leaps 21% intraday on resource upgrade

| Zach Bristow

A good day for the rare earths exploration company on the back of positive news...

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Capital Raising

Aeon Metals (ASX:AML) share price drops 11% on placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is seeking to strengthen its balance sheet.

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Share Gainers

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price has soared 24% in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why the Aussie winemaker's shares are on the charge in 2021...

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Resources Shares

What these 5 outperforming ASX shares have in common

| Bernd Struben

Used in everything from smartphones to fighter jets to wind turbines, nations are seeking to secure their rare earth element…

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Broker Notes

Top broker still thinks the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

Times may be hard for this airline but one broker sees a lot of value in its shares...

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Record Highs

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The conglomerate reached a new high of $59.68 during today's trading session.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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