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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are trading at near 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are among the few ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Is investing in ASX shares better than property?

| Sebastian Bowen

With soaring property prices, are houses really a better investment than ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons why this might…

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Share Market News

Why the Strandline Resources (ASX:STA) share price is up 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Strandline Resources Ltd (ASX: STA) share price is rocketing upwards today. Strandline shares are up 11.9% – selling for…

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Share Market News

Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is edging higher today following a positive update in regards to CelGro. Here's…

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Share Market News

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumps 6% to new 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is surging to a new 52-week high today. We take a look at what's been…

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Share Market News

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is surging 7% in early afternoon trade following a positive update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Australian new-car sales surge 4 months in a row

| Nikhil Gangaram

Earlier today, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), released new vehicle sales figures for February 2021. Here are some…

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Share Market News

All eyes on ASX agriculture shares as farm incomes tipped to grow by 18%

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on agriculture on the ASX, with farms' cash incomes predicted to grow and bans on GM lifted.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price gave back all its gains in February

| Kerry Sun

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) soared as much as 25% in February, only to finish the month down…

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Share Market News

Why the Nine (ASX:NEC) share price hit another 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) share price has gone back to back, hitting yet another 52-week high today. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the RareX (ASX:REE) share price is up 400% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

The RareX Ltd (ASX:REE) share price is now up 400% over the past year, and 11.5% just today. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Up 310% the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The MGC Pharma share price is gaining today, up 3% in late morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Share Market News

Why the BWX (ASX:BWX) share price jumped 11% in February

| Gretchen Kennedy

The BWX (ASX:BWX) share price jumped by 11% last month. Here's the scoop on what the skin care products company…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The PolyNovo (ASX: PNV) share price has been moving around lately and investors are talking. Let's take a look at…

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Share Market News

Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price surges. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is surging 5% today following a retail distribution agreement. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Why the Hawkstone Mining (ASX:HWK) share price opened 43% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Hawkstone Mining (ASX: HWK) share price went through the roof this morning on positive news from the mining company's…

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Share Market News

Here's why brokers like these 2 small cap ASX tech shares

| Kerry Sun

Nitro Software Ltd (ASX: NTO) and Bigtincan Ltd (ASX: BTH) have been called out as small cap ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is charging 6% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors will be keeping a keen eye on the Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price today. The extra attention…

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Share Market News

Why the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The PSC Insurance Group share price is up 4% in morning trade. We take closer a look at the company's…

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Share Market News

The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price has fallen 17% in 2 weeks

| Kerry Sun

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price has come under fire in recent weeks to give back its extraordinary…

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Share Market News

Up 330% in a year, Secos (ASX:SES) share price slides on results

| Bernd Struben

The Secos (ASX:SES) share price has skyrocketed over the past year but is sliding today following release of the company's…

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Share Market News

Why the WISR Ltd (ASX:WZR) share price is racing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is racing higher following a substantial increase on its warehouse funding facility. Here's…

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Share Market News

'Deep regret': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price climbs as chair quits

| Tony Yoo

Simon Thompson was under enormous pressure over his handling of the Juukan Gorge disaster last year. Now he's gone.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as second buyer for its asset could emerge

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price could find support on rumours that it has attracted another buyer for its…

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Share Market News

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price slides as JobKeeper investigation launched

| Marc Sidarous

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) share price is sliding lower as the company's Just Group is investigated over JobKeeper…

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Share Market News

Why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price will be on watch this morning following the appointment of an underground…

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Share Market News

RBA maintains record low rate while staunchly protecting bond market

| Mitchell Lawler

Yesterday the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced it will keep rates on hold at 0.1%. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Could rain cause inflation and interest rates to rise, hurting ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

There is talk that rainfall could lead to increased prices at supermarkets like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) according to the…

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Dividend Investing

Is Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) a dividend aristocrat?

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield and payout ratio to payment history, here's what you need to know about the Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL)…

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How to invest

5 things to do when the ASX crashes

| Tony Yoo

Do you reckon shares are about to tank? Here's a firm 5-point plan to execute when it all comes falling…

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Share Market News

Billionaire Hamish Douglass says that rising interest rates could cause a share market crash

| Tristan Harrison

Billionaire Hamish Douglass has warned that rising interest rates could cause a lot of volatility with the share market.

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