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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Why BetMakers, CSR, EOS, & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares are two of four tumbling on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is plummeting 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Peninsula Energy shares are taking a tumble as investors digest the company's impending share dilution.

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Downer shares are lifting today following a positive announcement about the company's joint venture. Here's the lowdown.

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Record Highs

Breaking! ASX 200 hits another record share market high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit another record, all-time high today. Here's how we got here

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Share Market News

What's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price is flat after announcing more details for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sinks 8% following AGM

| Kerry Sun

The defence contractor's shares are well in the red today despite it forecasting strong revenue growth.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

This BNPL just saw stronger UK growth than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

In just 12 months, the ASX-listed Kiwi upstart has tripled its active customers in Britain, to lay down the gauntlet…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares hitting 52-week highs this week

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 Index has been chopping back and forth in May, these 3 ASX shares have cruised to…

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Latitude, Rio Tinto, & Tabcorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: Tabcorp receives $4bn offer, KKR wants Link's PEXA business

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why is the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price tumbling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group (ASX: CAN) share price is down 2.2% following a revised revenue guidance for FY21. We take a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price falls on plummeting profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Select Harvests (ASX: SHV) share price is down 2.6% today after the company posted a 93% drop in net…

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Broker Notes

Can the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is pushing higher on Friday. Can it keep on climbing? Here's what this…

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Broker Notes

Is the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price a bargain buy after its selloff?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is rebounding after a huge selloff yesterday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Financial Shares

Why the Latitude (ASX:LFS) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Latitude are in the green today after the company released an update showing improved business performance. Here's the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price sinks on Tabcorp takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is sinking on Friday after announcing a takeover proposal for Tabcorp's Wagering…

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Share Market News

EROAD (ASX:ERD) share price higher after FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The EROAD Ltd (ASX:ERD) share price is on the move to day following the release of its FY 2021 results…

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Share Market News

Why the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price is racing 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of its guidance for FY…

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX tech share is a bargain right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

This company has been making a profit for years but the stock's at a 30% discount to its highs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving PEXA offer

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after it received an offer for its…

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares for income investors to consider

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share could be worth considering. Here's what you need to know about them...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Costa smashed, Fisher & Paykel drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) slightly rose today, the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price was smashed.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price finished higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The medical research company has finished the day strongly after one of its products was given TGA approval.

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Share Market News

The richest Aussies have been revealed … so who makes the top 10?

| Sebastian Bowen

Ahead of the release of the annual Rich List, we take a look at how much the 10 wealthiest people…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 resource shares poised to deliver: AMP Capital

| Bernd Struben

Growth shares look over priced, income shares may shine, and 4 ASX 200 resource shares that look set to outperform.…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dragontail Systems (ASX:DTS) share price soars on Yum! Brands buyout

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dragontail Systems (ASX: DTS) share price has soared today after a buyout offer from Pizza Hut operator, Yum! Brands.

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Share Gainers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price soared 33% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Emerge Gaming share price is on fire today, up close to 40%. Here's what's getting investors just a little…

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Share Market News

Why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powered ahead today

| Aaron Teboneras

EcoGraf shares saw a boost today on positive testing results from an upcoming project.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares roar higher, puts ASX 200 index in the shade

| Bruce Jackson

Alcidion and Whispir shares roar higher, Costa wilts.

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Share Gainers

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price soared 20% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Carpentaria Resources are climbing after the company revealed positive news about its flagship iron ore project. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why the Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price tumbled lower on Thursday after announcing a major acquisition in the UK...

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Share Market News

Mosaic (ASX:MOZ) admits dodgy ads on hand sanitiser, masks

| Tony Yoo

Retail conglomerate pays $630,000 penalty for making false claims about its COVID-19 personal protective products.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Resources Shares

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is sliding 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold exploration company is failing to shine today on the back of its equity raising announcement.

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Share Market News

ANZ and BHP among ASX 200 shares aiming for 40% female leadership

| Brooke Cooper

ASX giants ANZ and BHP put gender diversity in leadership on the table.

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Share Fallers

The Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price is down 22%. Could it be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in fruit and vegetable company Costa have been smashed today. We look at what that could mean for investors

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Broker Notes

2 compelling ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are compelling and could be buys according to leading brokers. One idea is dairy business Bega…

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares are charging up today

| Kerry Sun

After a sharp pullback in the past two weeks, ASX lithium shares are on the rise again.

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