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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 Fallers

The worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| Kerry Sun

Last week was a rollercoaster ride for ASX 200 shares, especially in tech and growth sectors. Here are the biggest…

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Share Market News

Why the K2fly (ASX:K2F) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The K2fly Ltd (ASX: K2F) share price will be on watch this morning following a new contract signing. Here is…

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Share Market News

International Women's Day: Which ASX companies are fighting gender inequality?

| Brooke Cooper

On International Women's Day 2021, we're diving deep to look at gender bias within companies listed on the Australian Stock…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is storming 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) share price is storming higher on Monday after it responded to recent media coverage...

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Share Gainers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is surging over 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) share price is charging higher today after announcing a new acquisition and releasing a trading update...

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Share Market News

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 34% in less than a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has taken a beating in the past few weeks. We look at…

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares to buy in a market crash

| Tony Yoo

What were stocks the experts wanted to buy for a bargain, and are they actually cheap now that the stock…

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Share Market News

Why the Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) share price is one to watch

| Ken Hall

The Omni Bridgeway Ltd (ASX OBL) share price is one to watch after the litigation funder's latest ASX announcement this…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nine (ASX:NEC) share price is up 26% in 2021

| Ken Hall

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX NEC) share price has been surging higher in 2021 and is a top…

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52-Week Lows

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is at a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is under pressure in 2021 as gold prices have fallen and investors…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX finishes higher, despite tech selloff

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Do the highest yielding dividend shares offer the best passive incomes?

| Peter Stephens

Checking the affordability and growth opportunities of passive incomes provided by the highest yielding dividend shares could be a good…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley reveals some investment trends to watch in 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has revealed some investment trends that investors should keep their eyes on in 2021.

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Share Market News

How Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) shares have made millionaires

| James Mickleboro

A $25,000 investment in Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) shares 10 years ago would have made you a millionaire today. Here's…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) were among the best performers on the ASX…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 steps I'd take to find top dividend shares to buy in March and beyond

| Peter Stephens

Searching for dividend shares with solid track records of shareholder payouts, defensive appeal and sound growth strategies could be a…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX:GOR) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Should you buy ASX shares in this volatility? Here's Morgan Stanley's view

| Tristan Harrison

Morgan Stanley has shared a view on whether investors should be buying this share market dip. The answer from the…

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Share Market News

Why the Murray River Group (ASX:MRG) share price lifted today

| Marc Sidarous

Murray River Organics Pty Ltd (ASX: MRG) share price was up over 3% at close of trade Friday. The food…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Zip sinks, Worley wins

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dropped again today. Horticultural business Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) announced another acquisition.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price spiked 7% this afternoon

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines (ASX: NIC) share price spiked 7% higher just before 2pm today. We look at what moved the…

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX mining shares are crashing today

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in these ASX mining companies are all down today. A major slide in the price of nickel over recent…

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Share Market News

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price tanks 11% in 2 days

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price has taken an 11% whack over the past two days. Here's some of the…

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Share Market News

Why ASX uranium shares could run even hotter in 2021

| Bernd Struben

These ASX uranium shares have posted massive gains over the past year, with strong runs into 2021. But they could…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Why the Nova Eye (ASX:EYE) share price is surging 7% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nova Eye (ASX: EYE) share price is up 7.5% today following the publication of its LEAD trial results. We…

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Share Market News

Fundie tips this ASX 200 retail share to prosper in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares have been enjoying some strong tailwinds from cashed up consumers. We look at this portfolio manager's…

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Share Market News

Why the Cadence Capital (ASX:CDM) share price is zipping 9% ahead

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cadence Capital Ltd (ASX: CDM) share price is zipping higher today after the company provided an update on its…

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Share Market News

Why the Peppermint (ASX:PIL) share price is bouncing today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Peppermint (ASX:PIL) share price is moving around today after the company announced a new insurance offering. Here are the…

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Share Market News

ASX energy shares are booming as OPEC cuts production

| Marc Sidarous

ASX energy shares are on the rise today despite a fall in the S&P/ASX 200 Index. let's take a look…

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Share Fallers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price facing double Royal Commission trouble

| Brendon Lau

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is under a cloud as Western Australia launches a Royal Commission.

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Share Market News

The risky nature of Robinhood style day trading revealed

| Bernd Struben

Before the Reddit GameStop mania swept up retail investors, there was Robinhood. Two investment legends sound their warnings.

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Share Market News

What's with the Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price sinking 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price is sinking in today despite two new filed patents. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Outsourced AstraZeneca blockade not an issue for local COVID vaccine rollout

| Mitchell Lawler

EU's decision to block 250,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Australia not an issue for covid vaccine rollout thanks to…

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Share Market News

Why is the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price dipping today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price slipped today after the company posted an update about one of its clinical trials. Here's…

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Share Market News

Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price falls despite wind farm news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) is sliding lower today despite the company announcing a major development at one of its New…

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