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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tantalising day for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

15 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status for the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration for the new financial year?

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping these shares as buys.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. Australia's metro and regional real estate markets.

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, HMC Capital, Mineral Resources, and NIB shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Medibank, Orthocell, and Santana Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

ASX All Ords gold share jumps 28% in 7 days – but fundie says don't hold on

| Bronwyn Allen

Niv Dagan of Peak Asset Management has a sell rating on this ASX All Ords gold stock.

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Broker Notes

'Better opportunities elsewhere': Fundie names 2 ASX 200 stocks to sell now

| Bronwyn Allen

Arthur Garipoli of Seneca Financial Solutions says these two stocks have substantial headwinds.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is making a key acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage of Aussie Broadband shares; forecasts 30% upside

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie thinks this telco is likely to beat the market in FY26.

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Share Market News

How much upside does Macquarie forecast for Santos shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Macquarie are saying about the energy giant.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares destroyed the wealth of their shareholders in the last financial year.

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Share Market News

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Liontown resources shares?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what the broker had to say about this materials company. 

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 stocks that outperformed CBA in FY25

| Kevin Gandiya

Are you familiar with these companies?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares delivered the good for investors over the last financial year. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the share market start the month in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week for the ASX 200 this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares can rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these shares.

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Broker Notes

What's Macquarie's price target for Origin Energy shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Origin be primed for a turnaround?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

Good news for Aussie super funds: US to abandon 'revenge tax'

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian investors might dodge this tax bullet after all.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Newmont, and Virgin Australia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Bank Shares

Which is the only ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie expects to outperform in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a tough year ahead for the ASX 200 banks, with only one expected to outperform.

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, NIB, Superloop, and Titomic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 99% in a year, guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing higher again today

| Bernd Struben

Investor are piling into the $1.6 billion ASX 300 company again today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Santos shares push higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

What is the latest on this potential deal? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

DroneShield shares charge higher on more big news

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock has announced another important contract win.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share has made the most money for my portfolio. I'm expecting a lot more

| Tristan Harrison

There’s one key reason why I’m expecting strong growth from this stock.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 stocks doubled in FY25. Can they do it again in FY26?

| Kevin Gandiya

Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Which magnificent 7 stock would I buy today with $5,000?

| Kevin Gandiya

One stands above the rest.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these cheap shares.

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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and Iran-Israel ceasefire lift ASX 200 financials to new peak

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week, gaining 1.82% and reaching a record high.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

10 Aussie stocks to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think could be buys in the upcoming financial year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX All Ords shares rocketing 18% to more than 29% this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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