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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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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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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

Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Qantas, ResApp, & Volpara are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on…

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Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is surging 8% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is surging after the company announced the launch of a new instant virtual…

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Share Gainers

Why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why and why it could go…

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Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rises despite fears tourism will struggle after JobKeeper

| Marc Sidarous

Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares are rising despite an economist's warning tourism will struggle after JobKeeper, even with the new stimulus package.

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Share Fallers

Why the Sovereign Cloud (ASX:SOV) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Sovereign Cloud Holdings Ltd (ASX:SOV) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year…

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring on Thursday after the government announced a major tourism stimulus package...

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Is the "rollercoaster over" for Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC)?

| Kerry Sun

Will megatrends in renewable energy support the Lynas Rare Earth Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price in the medium to long…

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Share Fallers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price on watch after naming its new CFO

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after announcing the appointment of its new…

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Record Highs

These 3 ASX shares have just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and these ASX shares just stormed to record highs...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 drops, Zip down, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.8% today. The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price fell, but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share…

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Demoted AMP exec paid $1m bonus for 53 days' work

| Tony Yoo

Former AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari pockets a nice profit share for less than 2 months' work, while other staff…

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Why did the Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price bomb 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LRS) share price bombed today, despite announcing good news this morning.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 8% today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form on Wednesday and sank 8%. Here's what you need…

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Why this fundie tips Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) shares

| Bernd Struben

Citing a much higher earnings potential and a shift away from bulk wine to branded wine, this fundie likes Australian…

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Is Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) eyeing up regional broadcaster WIN?

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is trending higher today after speculation emerged the company may…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price jumped 10% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Piedmont (ASX: PLL) share price is on the move again, jumping 10% today. Let's look at what Piedmont lithium…

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These 4 ASX shares just got upgraded to a 'buy' rating

| Kerry Sun

From beaten up tech shares to soaring cyclicals sectors, here are 4 ASX shares that just got upgraded to a…

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Chinese and Russian hack attacks put ASX cybersecurity shares in spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With 2 state sponsored cyber attacks hitting the world in 3 months, ASX cybersecurity shares are in the spotlight today.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) shares are bouncing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has been bouncing around dramatically today, up 16% at one point. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price dips despite production ramp-up

| Kerry Sun

The Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) share price is slumping today, despite the company ramping up its production for additional…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Beam (ASX:BCC) share price is trekking upwards

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beam Communications Holdings Ltd (ASX: BCC) share price is jumping higher following another ZOLEO contract order. We take a…

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Share Market News

Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) share price plummets 15%

| Brooke Cooper

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price is plummeting today after the company announced the assay results from its…

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Share Market News

Why the Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price opened 10% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Funtastic Limited (ASX: FUN) share price opened nearly 10% higher today at 11.5 cents before retreating. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price hit a record high on Wednesday and could still go even…

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Share Market News

Why the Neuren (ASX:NEU) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is treading higher today after announcing strong progress on its milestone targets.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is among the worst performers today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price are the worst…

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Share Market News

Why the Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) share price jumped 29% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Legacy Iron Ore share price was up 29% in morning trade before giving up some of those gains. We…

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Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price powers up on government approval news

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is higher today after the company released an update regarding its Epanko Graphite mine. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be great value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be great value according to one leading broker. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in online shopping, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved after hitting all-time highs in late…

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Share Market News

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Dimerix Ltd (ASX: DXB) share price is rising ttoday after the company announced its involvement in a trial on…

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Share Market News

Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises despite losses increasing

| Marc Sidarous

The Warrego Energy Ltd (ASX: WGO) share price is higher today after the company released its half-year report for FY21.

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Share Market News

Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price rises on positive business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eclipx (ASX: ECX) share price is rising today after the company provided investors with a business update. Here are…

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Share Market News

Retirement village operator Summerset Group's (ASX:SNZ) share price stagnant on property update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) share price is not moving, after the announcement of a third property purchase…

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Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) reports $57 million healthcare asset purchases

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat after the company acquired 3 new healthcare assets for $57 million. We look…

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52-Week Highs

The Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) share price is hitting a 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price is hitting a multi-year high today after the company upgraded its guidance.

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Share Market News

Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price leapt 85% on open

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing today, opening 85% higher. Let's look at the ASX gold explorer's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Fortescue, Western Areas, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares that are tumbling lower…

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