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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 the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price may be under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

An 8% sell-off for US BNPL Affirm and rising bond yields could threaten the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lower despite cannabis sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is out of form on Friday despite releasing a cannabis sales update this…

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Share Market News

ASX weakness could be met with $19bn "dividend bonanza"

| Brendon Lau

The drop in the market could soon be met with a circa $19 billion wall of capital as investors collect…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is now down 44% from its high

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is under pressure on Friday and is tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Fallers

Coles (ASX:COL) share price lower after announcing greenhouse gas emissions targets

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is on the move today following the announcement of its greenhouse gas emissions…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower after raising US$1.5 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move today after raising US$1.5 billion. Here's why it…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares are breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 might be chopping back and forth, here are some ASX shares breaking into new record territory.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slumps 3% overnight, ASX 200 tech shares under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

Inflation fears and rising bond yields pushed the Nasdaq 3% lower overnight. This could see weakness across ASX 200 tech…

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone following its update...

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IPOs

Airtasker IPO: staff demand 10 times the shares offered

| Tony Yoo

The well-recognised gig economy business will list Monday on the ASX. How will it fare as high-growth tech stocks fall…

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Broker Notes

We're betting on ASX growth shares: global fund

| Tony Yoo

Markets around the world are rotating to value stocks. But this investment house is going the other way -- read…

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Share Market News

Are COVID-19 vaccine worries affecting the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been falling in 2021. Let's look at whether vaccine concerns are adding to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Webjet reveals B2B plan, Cimic wins again

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell today, Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) released a B2B plan and Cimic (ASX:CIM) won another contract.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price is edging higher following the launch of its digital sales platform. Here are the…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price tumbles on NZ recession fears

| Marc Sidarous

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price fell 2.54% today after New Zealand’s GDP output for the December…

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Share Gainers

The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price jumped 18% to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: AVZ) share price has jumped 18% to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why its…

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Share Market News

ELMO (ASX:ELO)'s disappointing Supreme Court decision revealed

| Marc Sidarous

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price was up today despite news the software developer received a set back in…

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Share Market News

How will ASX retail shares fare when JobKeeper winds down?

| Bernd Struben

JobKeeper has put a lot of extra money into consumers' pockets. When the scheme ends on 28 March, will ASX…

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Share Market News

Will a US Bitcoin ETF send the Bitcoin price to new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

The US, has yet to give the green light to a Bitcoin ETF. If that changes, will the Bitcoin price…

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Share Gainers

ASX shares making the biggest moves today

| Kerry Sun

ASX shares running ahead of the market this afternoon include Cyprium Metals Ltd (ASX: CYM) and Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL)

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52-Week Highs

Lark Distilling (ASX:LRK) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lark (ASX: LRK) share price recorded a new 52-week high today, despite no news out. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Australian funeral industry 'on notice' as Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) fined by ACCC

| Lucas Radbourne

The Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP) share price has fallen after the ACCC fined the company's regional businesses, but is still…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Why the Boom (ASX:BOL) share price is surging 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Boom Logistics Limited (ASX: BOL) share price is surging following a new contract win with GE Renewables. Here are…

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors should know about the US Federal Reserve announcement

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares haven't made any dramatic moves on US Fed chair Powell's speech, but US markets certainly took note.

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price drops on scathing broker note

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen after a scathing broker note from UBS about the latest developments in…

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Share Market News

Why is the Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price frozen?

| Brooke Cooper

Singular Health (ASX: SHG) shares have been in a trading halt since last week's close. We take a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Boral, Spark NZ, & Splitit are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) are two of four ASX shares that are tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric (ASX: CHM) share price is down 6% today despite the company announcing progress on its phase 1 CLTX…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) share price is up 190% YTD

| Brooke Cooper

The Ionic Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: IXR) share price has had a momentous year so far, after a run of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know about this…

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Share Market News

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing 25%

| Bernd Struben

The Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing today, up 25%. We take a look at what's driving interest in…

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Share Market News

Decmil (ASX:DCG) share price lifts on $25 million contract win

| Mitchell Lawler

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX: DCG) share price is lifting today following the announcement of another $25 million contract win.

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price edges higher on strategy update

| Kerry Sun

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is edging higher after the company advised it is focusing on initiatives to reduce costs…

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Silver Lake, Volpara, & Vulcan are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Why the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price leapt 8% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The PlaySide (ASX: PLY) share price is on the rise. We look at what news the ASX game developer announced…

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Resources (ASX:SRK) share price is leaping 12%

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Resources Limited (ASX: SRK) share price is flying today after the company made a major iron ore announcement.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.15%: Westpac asset sale, Webjet update, gold miners jump

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Bailador (ASX:BTI) share price is lifting this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The Bailador (ASX: BTI) share price is lifting today after the technology investment company shared acquisition news on its subsidiary.

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