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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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Retirement

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price swept up in >$2bn acquisition rumour

| Brendon Lau

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price isn’t reacting much to rumours that it’s about to acquire its…

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Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is sinking 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp (ASX: RAP) share price is sinking today despite a positive announcement made to the ASX market. Here's the…

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Meet Sharesies, the ASX's newest brokering app

| Sebastian Bowen

Sharesies, a new brokering app, is set to join the ASX. here's what might make it different (and similar) to…

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The Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price crashes 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Thomson Resources (ASX: TMZ) share price has plunged 10% this afternoon. Let's look at the mineral extraction company's latest announcements.

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Why is the BlackEarth Minerals (ASX:BEM) share price soaring 33%?

| Brooke Cooper

The BlackEarth Minerals NL (ASX: BEM) share price has soared after the company announced it has joined the European Battery…

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What's up with the oil price right now?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Oil prices are in the spotlight as OPEC gathers to discuss production rates. Let's take a look at how a…

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Why the Navarre Minerals (ASX:NML) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Navarre Minerals share price is gaining today, up 4% in early afternoon trade. We take a look at the…

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Why are these ASX 200 healthcare shares sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 healthcare shares were among some of the top performers in the race to the COVID vaccine. Why are…

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52-Week Highs

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price outperforms on broker "buy" upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) is outperforming after a leading broker upgraded the stock to “buy”.

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Myer (ASX:MYR) share price plummets on first-half results release

| Aaron Teboneras

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) share price is having a woeful day since the release of its first-half results.…

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The ARB (ASX:ARB) share price moving up on $40 million acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

The ARB Corp Ltd (ASX: ARB) share price is climbing today after the vehicle accessory producer announced an acquisition in…

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Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price takes a hit despite maiden production news

| Brooke Cooper

The Element 25 Ltd (ASX: E25) share price is dropping today, despite positive news out of its Butcherbird Project.

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What's with the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The 4DMedical (ASX: 4DX) share price has dipped early this afternoon after 2 major announcements from the company. Let's take…

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What do big brokers think about the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price this week?

| Kerry Sun

Brokers have run the ruler on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price after its half-year results. Here's where they…

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Up 395% in 1 year, why the DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

The DigitalX share price is on the rise today, up more than 5% in late morning trade. We take a…

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Future proofing: Should you invest in a sustainable ASX portfolio?

| Brooke Cooper

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing considers the sustainability and ethics of companies, but is it a good fit for…

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Brace for even more new ETFs to hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is about to welcome yet another salvo of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here's the latest on VanEck's latest…

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Downer (ASX:DOW) share price edges higher on electrifying contract win

| Mitchell Lawler

The Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is edging higher today after the company released details of a new contract win. Here's…

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Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price slips on renewable energy BNPL launch

| Kerry Sun

The Plenti Group Ltd (ASX: PLT) share price is on watch after launching a new renewable energy interest-free buy now…

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Why the Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price shot higher this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Impedimed share price is shooting higher today, up 5% in morning trade. We take a look at what's moving…

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Why the ECS Botanics (ASX:ECS) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) share price is lifting today following another positive development. Here are the details.

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What's with the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is treading lower today despite the company announcing a new product solution. Here's…

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Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) so volatile?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) are notoriously volatile compared to the ASX 200. Here's a possible reason why

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De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price flat despite drilling update

| Gretchen Kennedy

The De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is moving around this morning following two new announcements. Here's what we know.

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3 ASX 200 shares that doubled profits this reporting season 

| Kerry Sun

Pent up demand and working from home were factors that helped these 3 ASX 200 shares double profits this reporting…

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These 2 ASX mining shares have gained over 8% this week

| Gretchen Kennedy

These two ASX mines bounced back after a 3 day losing streak powering up over 12% at yesterday's close. Here's…

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Government's strategic roadmap to give these ASX miners a boost

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX miners are likely to benefit from the federal government’s $1.3 billion plan to process more critical minerals on…

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Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price crashes 7% on cancelled guidance

| Marc Sidarous

The Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price is sliding in early trade after the dairy producer withdrew its FY21 profit guidance. Here's…

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Nasdaq slumps overnight, ASX 200 shares to open weaker

| Kerry Sun

The Nasdaq slumped 2.70% overnight, driven by concerns over rising bond yields. The ASX 200 is looking to follow, with…

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Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price is one to watch after the Aussie tech group unveiled its latest strategic…

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Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price hits all-time low: Time to buy?

| Tony Yoo

Analytics software maker's stock price has almost halved in just a few days. Is it time to grab or has…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Takeaways from Bell Asset's post-COVID investment webinar

| Bernd Struben

With share investors eyeing a post-COVID world, we bring you the key takeaways from Bell Asset Management's webinar.

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price tumbles 5% today. Why?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Brainchip (ASX: BRN) share price has dropped today. Let's turn to the company's latest report for answers.

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The Flexiroam (ASX: FRX) share price rockets 35% after new announcement

| Marc Sidarous

Flexiroam Ltd (ASX: FRX) share price was up as much as 35% today. The rise coming after the mobile network…

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ASX 200 rises, Rio chair will leave, Nine gets a new CEO

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.8% today. The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) chair has announced he won’t seek…

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Why the Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Piedmont (ASX: PLL) share price raced higher to a new all-time high today. We take a look at what…

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3D MetalForge (ASX:3MF) share price sinks on IPO

| Gretchen Kennedy

The 3D MetalForge share price has tanked after its ASX IPO debut yesterday. Here's what the company does and how…

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Enero (ASX:EGG) share price falls despite being up over 45% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Enero Group Ltd (ASX: EGG) share price is treading lower in late afternoon trade after announcing a divestment. Here's…

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Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is in limbo today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ioneer (ASX: INR) share price is staying put today following the company's entrance into a trading halt. Let's have…

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