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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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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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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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Share Market News

Is the Reddit army planning another GameStop (NYSE:GME) short squeeze?

| Bernd Struben

The Reddit army may be hoping for another short squeeze after the GameStop share price more than doubled overnight.

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Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price dips 9% on flat earnings

| Kerry Sun

The Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) share price is slumping 9% on flat earnings but the company is committed to doubling revenue…

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Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is surging 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is surging higher today following the release of its first-half results.

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Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price driven lower by FY20 report

| Tristan Harrison

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) share price has been driven lower after the release of the toll road business’ FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing 20% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 20% lower this morning to a multi-year low. Here's why investors…

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Share Market News

Up 230%! What's going on with the Peppermint Innovation (ASX:PIL) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Peppermint Innovation Ltd (ASX:PIL) share price has risen more than 200% this morning. Here are the details on this…

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Share Market News

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is dropping 6%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources share price is falling today, down 6% in late morning trade. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

The Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price is rocketing after its latest results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bravure share price is rocketing higher today as the company announced strong half year results. We take a closer…

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ASX 200 up 0.85%: A2 Milk & Zip shares hammered, Afterpay to raise $1.25bn

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price sinks 8% despite 550% profit increase

| Mitchell Lawler

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is sinking today despite massive earnings growth in the latest…

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Share Market News

The Life360 (ASX: 360) share price rips 18% higher on strong results

| Kerry Sun

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price is running into record territory following a strong 2020 performance and positive outlook.

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Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) share price falters despite increased profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) share price has fluctuated this morning, on the back of the group's…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price is soaring

| Bernd Struben

The Sandfire Resources share price is on the rise, up 4% in morning trade. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) share price hits record high on stellar first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Silk Laser Australia Ltd (ASX:SLA) share price is shooting higher after delivering very strong first half sales and earnings…

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price falls despite 174% revenue growth

| Kerry Sun

The PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is falling today despite the company delivering record growth as it continues to capitalise on…

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Share Market News

Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) delivers its first earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

The Youfoodz (ASX: YFZ) share price has lifted slightly after delivering its inaugural earnings report for the first half of…

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Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price lower despite record-breaking result

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price is under pressure today despite announcing a record-breaking full year result this morning...

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Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price climbs higher on first-half results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is climbing higher following the release of its first-half results.…

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Share Market News

TPG (ASX:TPG) share price seesaws on full-year results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The TPG (ASX:TPG) share price is moving around today following release of the company's first financial results post last year's…

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Share Market News

The Ardent (ASX:ALG) share price dips as half-year losses steepen

| Kerry Sun

The Ardent (ASX: ALG) share price slips 1.5% in early trade as losses steepen across its theme park and entertainment…

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52-Week Highs

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price hits year high on profit result and supercycle hopes

| Brendon Lau

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price jumped this morning after it posted a big increase in profit and…

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Share Market News

Why the Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is sliding today

| Bernd Struben

The Stockland share price is sliding lower today, down 2% in morning trade. We take a look at the company's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is charging higher on Thursday following the release of its half year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Ramsay Health (ASX:RHC) share price is up 8% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC) share price is flying 8% higher today after the private hospital operator reported…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price flies after earnings devastated

| Tony Yoo

The Air New Zealand share price is lifting in early trade today despite the Kiwi carrier's results showing cash losses…

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price rises despite earnings fall

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Link (ASX:LNK) share price is on the rise today after the financial services company released its half-year results. We…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price on watch with 130% revenue growth in HY21

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price will be on watch today after it reported 130% growth of revenue for…

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Share Gainers

Why the Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price is up 6% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Universal Store Holdings Ltd (ASX:UNI) share price is charging higher on Thursday and hit a record high. Here's what…

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Value Investing

Why I'd follow Warren Buffett and hold cash after the 2020 stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s strategy of holding cash could be a means of capitalising on short-term falls in the stock market,…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs thinks you should buy the dip for these 2 ASX shares 

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks the market has got it wrong after these 2 ASX shares tipped lower despite delivering solid interim…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch after $1.1 billion loss

| Tony Yoo

Airline reports a massive 75% hit to revenue as state and international travel bans wreck the aviation industry.

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) delivers more explosive growth and launches $1.25bn notes offering

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch when it returns from its trading halt. This morning it…

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Share Market News

Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price on watch after narrowing earnings guidance

| Marc Sidarous

The Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund (ASX: FSF) will be one to watch today as the New Zealand dairy company narrowed its…

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Share Market News

Why the Gentrack (ASX:GTK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gentrack (ASX: GTK) share price will be on watch today following an update to the company's FY21 outlook. Here…

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Share Market News

Where next for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price could be going higher from here according to analysts at Goldman…

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Share Market News

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in the buy zone after its results?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price was pushing higher on Wednesday. Can Woolworths shares go even higher from here?

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Share Market News

a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after downgrading guidance again

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch on Thursday after it downgraded its FY 2021…

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Share Market News

2 highly-rated ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX growth share have been tipped as the ones for investors to buy right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Appen sinks, Nine jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 0.9% today. The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price sank after reporting its…

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