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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is tumbling today following a number of company updates. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

What's up with the Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is having a volatile year on the ASX but is still up 380% year to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Bank shares lower, Xero shares upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Why the Lucapa Diamond (ASX:LOM) share price leapt on open today

| Bernd Struben

The Lucapa Diamond share price is gaining in morning trade, up 2%. We take a look at the ASX diamond…

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Share Gainers

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price rockets 78% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Limited (ASX:ART) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday following the successful completion of its IPO this morning...

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Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) delivers exceptional gold results

| Kerry Sun

The Challenger Exploration Ltd (ASX: CEL) share price is 5% higher after releasing outstanding gold sampling results

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Is the Crown (ASX:CWN) takeover offer good value for shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price rocketed on Monday after receiving a takeover offer. Is this good value for…

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Why the MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is jumping 8%

| Brooke Cooper

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is surging after the company's drug was passed by two ethics committees. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Payright (ASX:PYR) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Payright Ltd (ASX: PYR) share price will be on focus after providing an update on its key growth initiatives.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price up 7% after doubling full year profits

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after doubling its profits in FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Market News

Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price on watch following FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Respiri Ltd (ASX:RSH) share price is on watch after the company announced it's received US FDA clearance for its…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price on watch as dividends resume

| Brooke Cooper

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on watch after the company released its half-year results and resumed paying…

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after its restructure update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone after its restructure update this week? Here's what…

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Capital Raising

Why the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price is in a trading halt after the company announced capital raising and…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 crash anniversary: 5 of the best performing shares of the last 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been 12 months since the worst day for ASX 200 shares in the coronavirus crash. Here are 5 of…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could surge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could push higher on Tuesday after naming a new cornerstone shareholder...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price will be on watch today following a business update. We take a…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers, including healthcare business Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

The WAM Active (ASX:WAA) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM active share price hit a 52 week high today. The company has detailed strong demand for its SPP…

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Share Market News

Two ASX 200 banking and mining shares to own as inflation lurks

| Bernd Struben

With inflation on the horizon, this fund manager says ASX 200 mining and banking shares should be in your sights.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs, Crown soars, Mineral Resources drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen after a solid day today. The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sank 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX: PH2) share price was sinking today following the company's completed placement. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Gainers

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is up 6% as its chair gets on board

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is soaring today after its chair more than doubled his personal investment in the…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up after AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia

| Marc Sidarous

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up today as the Australian government approves use of its COVID-19 vaccine…

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Share Market News

Why did the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price drop today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price was falling today as the company announced it's launching a redeemable notes offering. Here's the…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is up 150% in just 2 days

| James Mickleboro

The IDT Australia Limited (ASX:IDT) share price was on fire again on Monday and stretched its two-day return to a…

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Share Gainers

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price rockets 22% higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

One of the best performers on the ASX market this year has been the Pursuit Minerals Ltd (ASX: PUR) share…

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falling despite good news

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is falling today despite news of the Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine's maiden production.

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Broker Notes

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price about to sizzle?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price be about to soar over the next 12 months? The buy now, pay…

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Share Fallers

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is under pressure on Monday following the floods in NSW and Queensland...

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Share Market News

Why the Horizon (ASX:HRZ) share price rocketed 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Horizon (ASX: HRZ) share price is up taking off today, up 5% this afternoon. We look at the deal…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price is up 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Dotz Nano Ltd (ASX: DTZ) share price is up 10.91% after good regulatory news for the company's COVID-19 testing…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Myer (ASX:MYR) share price comeback continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The Myer (ASX: MYR) share price is popping today, up 6%. Here's the tea on this ASX retail department store's…

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Energy Shares

Top broker issues buy alert on Santos (ASX:STO) and these ASX energy shares

| Brendon Lau

The crash in oil-exposed ASX shares is creating a near-term chance to make a quick buck, according to Morgan Stanley.…

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Freedom Foods, QBE, & Singular Health are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares are two of four sinking on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price has exploded 40% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price has exploded 50% in a week. We take a look into what is…

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