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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

Two undervalued agriculture ASX shares to add to your Christmas stocking

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be a buy before the new year.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group announces 4.7c December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group has announced a 4.7 cent unfranked distribution for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Share Market News

Region Group grows property valuations in December 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Region Group’s property portfolio rose by $129.2 million to $4.5 billion as at December 2025.

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Opinions

By December 2026, $1,000 invested in EOS shares could be worth…

| Aaron Teboneras

With its share price taking off and contracts piling up, EOS is shaping up as one of the most compelling…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another red day for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 defence stock has already rocketed 51% this week (Hint, not DroneShield)

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this ASX 300 defence stock flying this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Forget Westpac shares, these ASX ETFs could be better buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be quality picks for investors looking for alternatives to the banks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors.

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REITs

Macquarie names its top 4 ASX REITs to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these four dividend paying ASX REITs will all surge higher in 2026.

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Opinions

Forget CSL shares, I'd buy this booming biotech stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This ASX biotech stock has caught my eye this year.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX AI stock could return 40% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock Bell Potter is tipping to rise strongly.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals shares crash 58% from their peak: Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The biopharmaceutical company's shares are tipped to soar next year.

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 top ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts name two quality ASX 200 shares to buy now.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has surged 77% in 2025. Here's why Macquarie expects it to leap another 23%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts 23% upside for this surging ASX gold stock, and that doesn’t include the dividends!

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Share Fallers

Why AIC Mines, ASX, Karoon Energy, and Life360 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Forget Pilbara Minerals! Expert says this ASX lithium stock could soar 112%

| Bart Bogacz

Strategically important.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, EOS, and Star shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why it isn't too late to buy Electro Optic Systems (EOS) shares

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is highly rated by analysts. Here's what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

Expert tips 165% upside for this ASX mining stock as rare earths tailwinds persist

| Bart Bogacz

Marching forward.

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Share Market News

DroneShield bags $49.6m European military contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield lands a major European military contract, with $49.6m in orders set for delivery in early 2026.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales in November 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales volumes in its November 2025 monthly operating report.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Vulcan, Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these stocks this week.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy reports lift in November sales and renewable projects progress

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reports higher energy sales and progress on renewables, with customer numbers and storage at strong levels.

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Broker Notes

Up 813% in 5 years, why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 stock to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 stock. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market today.

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Share Market News

What could keep Harvey Norman shares climbing in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

The property assets and share buyback program could carry the rally into 2026.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield kind of Monday for investors.

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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 Fallers

Why ASX, CSL, Galan Lithium, and NextDC shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, EOS, Gorilla Gold, and Neuren shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips 68% upside for Myer shares following brutal sell-off

| Bart Bogacz

Could a turnaround be on the cards?

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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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Share Market News

Westgold unveils spin-out of non-core Reedy and Comet gold assets

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources will demerge its non-core gold assets to Valiant Gold via an IPO, aiming to unlock value for shareholders.

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Share Market News

IperionX secures US Navy deal with Carver Pump order

| Laura Stewart

IperionX secures Carver Pump order for US Navy, signalling accelerating production of critical titanium components.

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Broker Notes

Expert says this strategic ASX mining stock could rocket 219% or more

| Bart Bogacz

Big upside potential.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals wins DAYBUE STIX FDA approval

| Laura Stewart

The FDA has approved DAYBUE STIX, a new powder option for Rett syndrome that grows royalty streams.

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Share Market News

Fortescue to acquire Alta Copper: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue has announced a binding agreement to acquire the rest of Alta Copper, strengthening its copper portfolio in Latin America.

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Share Market News

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declares 1H FY26 distribution: Key dates and outlook

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declared a 6.0 cent 1H FY26 distribution and continues expanding its global data centre footprint.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses are delivering excellent progress.

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates shares halted ahead of investor update

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates shares have been halted as the company prepares to update the market on its outlook.

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