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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

How this undervalued ASX All Ords share could rocket 80% in a year

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects a big turnaround for this beaten-down ASX All Ords stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, St Barbara, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session today. But why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, Black Cat, Boss Energy, and Soul Patts shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Up 77% in a year, guess how much more upside Macquarie tips for Eagers Automotive shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie released its latest analysis on Eagers Automotive fast rising shares this morning.

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Share Market News

Big ASX 200 news! Stock market whipsaws as Trump's tariffs struck down

| Sebastian Bowen

Markets initially surged on news that Trump's tariffs are out.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Goldman Sachs just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

The broker is calling time on this stock's rally.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped to rocket from current levels.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors panicked when the latest inflation figures came out today.

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Broker Notes

Why Guzman Y Gomez shares are a sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the burrito seller.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Mac Copper, Pro Medicus, Web Travel, and Yancoal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, IPD, and Predictive Discovery shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the latest Aussie inflation numbers?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 was up 0.2% today before the ABS reported the latest inflation figures.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie sees more upside in Telstra shares – What are they worth?

| Kevin Gandiya

Telstra shares are up 34% over the past year, and Macquarie thinks there's more to come.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 stocks striking multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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Cash Rates

Reputable economist predicts big rate cuts to come. How low could the cash rate go?

| Samantha Menzies

The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by another 25-basis points this month, down to 3.85%.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about TechnologyOne, Wesfarmers, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Are WiseTech shares a buy after its big acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this tech stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Aspen, Healius, Nufarm, and Propel shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Neuren, Strickland, and Vulcan shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

Got some spare cash after your mortgage rate went down? Buy these 2 ASX stocks

| Laura Stewart

Redeploying spare cash to ASX stocks can significantly boost wealth.

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Gold

Up 200% in 2025, guess which ASX gold stock is surging 11% again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock soaring again today. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords stocks on Wilson Asset Management's radar this week

| Laura Stewart

Here's two companies that might be of interest.

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Share Market News

Are Liontown Resources shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what the broker has to say about this Lithium miner. 

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile start to the week for the ASX share market...

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Broker Notes

Are Bendigo Bank shares a buy, hold or sell? Here's Macquarie's latest recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on Bendigo Bank shares today?

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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 Gainers

Why Canyon Resources, Nufarm, Paladin Energy, and WiseTech shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, James Hardie, Origin Energy, and SGH shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold stock just rocketed 167% on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock flying higher on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Up 34% since April, ASX 300 healthcare stock lifts off again today on new milestone

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 healthcare stock has been on a tear since hitting one-year lows in April.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

WiseTech share price storms higher on $3.25b blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is the company spending billions on? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

5 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are recommending to investors for next month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 stocks instead

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX stocks could make a much better investment than term deposits.

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