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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments (ASX:EML) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Technology Shares

Why the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price surged 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price shot nearly 8% higher today following the release of a positive update.…

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BNPL shares

What's driving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price to 8-month lows?

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price slips another 6% to an 8-month low. What's driving the Afterpay share price…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price to smash the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has been tipped to smash the market in 2021. Here's what this broker…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price selloff could be an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons why the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price could actually be an opportunity for brave…

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Share Market News

Five essential lessons for ASX investors from the year gone by

| Bernd Struben

AMP Capital's chief economist offers 5 essential lessons ASX investors should learn from the pandemic-impacted year gone by.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is surging 8% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immuron Ltd (ASX: IMC) share price is surging 8% today after providing an update on its drug candidate, IMM124E.…

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Share Market News

Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price surges on major revenue deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price has surged today after the company released a positive customer update.

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is collapsing 29%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is tanking an astonishing 29% after the company's latest update. Read here…

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Financial Shares

Why the Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harmoney (ASX: HMY) share price is up 10.7% today following the release of a business update. Here's what the…

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Share Fallers

Why American Pacific Borates, NAB, Perenti, & Xero are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why AMP Capital's chief economist is optimistic on the Federal Budget

| Bernd Struben

Now the dust has settled, there's a little something in the Federal Budget for everyone. We look at AMP Capital's…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price wobbles on news of a completed acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price is see-sawing on news the company has completed its acquisition of Domo Tactical…

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, Pro Medicus, Redcape, & Treasury Wine are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why it might be time to give the TPG (ASX:TPG) and Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a second look

| Kerry Sun

A small boost to funding of mobile networks could help the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) and Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Fallers

Is the 11% drop in the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is sinking 11% today following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) crashing today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) selling off so dramatically today? Once again, it appears to…

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Real Estate Shares

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price in flux after annual general meeting

| Marc Sidarous

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is up and down today after the company's chair and CEO addressed shareholders…

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Share Market News

The Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price is flying 5% higher today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redcape (ASX: RDC) share price is surging today after the company announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Xero sinks, Telstra hit with $50m fine

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the ABR (ASX:ABR) share price has dived 9%

| Kerry Sun

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) announces updates for its borate project. Here's the rundown for whats driving the ABR…

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Communication Shares

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price is climbing today after the company released a positive update. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Energy Shares

Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price lifts on annual results

| Brooke Cooper

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rising following the release of the company's annual full-year results.

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Share Market News

The Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price lifts 4% on earnings update

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is ignoring the weak ASX200 following a positive financial update

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price sinks despite new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) share price is a poor performer so far today, despite the company announcing a positive…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher despite being hit with $50 million penalty

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is edging higher today despite being dealt a $50 million penalty by the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is under pressure today despite the release of a solid third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Orica (ASX:ORI) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's half-year results…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong growth in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today after releasing its full year results and revealing further strong…

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Pushpay rises, CSR climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell again. However, both Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and CSR (ASX:CSR) rose after reporting.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX aged care shares boosted after 2021 Federal Budget

| Marc Sidarous

ASX shares in the aged sector, like Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE), received a boost today after a big cash…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX childcare shares slumped despite Budget news

| Marc Sidarous

These ASX childcare shares, like G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM), fell lower after the government handed down its budget for…

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumped 5% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) share price was diving today, in what seemed to be a reaction to news…

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Bank Shares

Goldman says sell Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are fully valued after the bank released its third-quarter results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price is clawing back today after announcing a positive update. Here's what the…

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