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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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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Communication Shares

Why these experts think Telstra has a place in your portfolio

| Cameron England

Telstra's dominant market position and disciplined execution mean it's an attractive share to own, a broker says.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett says these ASX 300 shares could rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given buy ratings by the broker. Let's see why it is bullish.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aristocrat, Domino's, and Temple & Webster

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think investors should do with these popular shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy alert! Bell Potter says this ASX 200 stock is 'unmatched'

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on this stock despite its strong gains this year.

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AI Stocks

Forget Droneshield shares, I'd buy this ASX defence stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This stock is a great alternative to the AI-drone developer.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 large-cap shares with new ratings from Morgans

| Bronwyn Allen

Following new company reports this month, the top broker has revised its ratings and price targets.

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Share Market News

Sell alert! Experts name 3 ASX 200 stocks to unload today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts are calling time on these outperforming ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the market will end the week on a positive note.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors managed to save the ASX's bacon today.

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Bank Shares

Here is how Morgans rates the big four ASX 200 bank shares

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are crumbling while Westpac, National Australia Bank, and ANZ have hit new historical highs.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX All Ords stock could return 40% in a year

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be seriously undervalued according to one top broker.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie reveals ASX 200 share tips in each market sector for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie predicts strong capital growth for these ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords stock has more than doubled investors' money since January. Here's why it's tipped to surge another 45%!

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outsized gains from this rocketing ASX All Ords stock. Let’s see why.

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Surprised man looking at store receipt after shopping, symbolising inflation.
Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Kingsgate, Light & Wonder, and Reece shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, DroneShield, Harvey Norman, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why EOS shares could rise 75% in just a year

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

The next wave of ASX tech winners to buy before 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these tech stocks could be destined for big things in the future.

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Opinions

3 reasons Telstra shares are a screaming buy right now!

| Samantha Menzies

Telstra's shares closed lower on Wednesday afternoon.

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares I'd buy for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares can be great long-term buys for returns and diversification…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

Is the Zip share price a buy after falling 33% in less than 2 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Zip a big opportunity amid its ongoing impressive financial progress?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the markets.

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Best Shares

Trading just under $38 now, the Soul Patts share price looks like a bargain to me anywhere below $35

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a simple way to value this quality stock.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, EOS, Gentrack, and Web Travel shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Meteoric Resources, Race, Temple & Webster, and West African shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX defence stock rocketing 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is getting investors excited on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

How much could the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) share price rise in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2026 be another strong year for the US share market?

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I see these two investments as some of the top buys right now.

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Gold

Why is this top ASX 200 gold stock crashing 15% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

This outperforming ASX 200 gold stock is falling hard today. But why?

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Opinions

2 soaring ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have both soared the past 12 months, but could still have plenty in the tank.

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Share Market News

3 ultra-reliable ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for long-term income

| James Mickleboro

Want dependable income? These stocks could be the ones to buy.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 90%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Sigma Healthcare, CSL, and Lynas shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these shares.

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Broker Notes

Can this ASX 200 share bounce back after crashing 52% this year?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's see if a turnaround is on the cards.

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Share Market News

Leading analysts name 3 ASX 200 titans to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Top analysts forecast strong returns from these three ASX 200 titans. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo Bank, Bougainville Copper, Iress, and IVE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are tumbling on Tuesday.

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