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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price surged 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Genetic Signatures Ltd (ASX:GSS) share price was on form on Monday and surged 10% higher. Here's why investors were…

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Share Market News

You need to do this NOW in case of a market plunge

| Tony Yoo

Good times won't last forever, but the real money will be made when the whole thing crashes down. Will you…

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Share Gainers

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price rises after growing HY21 profit by 78%

| Tristan Harrison

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price is up over 2% after reporting that the FY21 half-year profit has doubled.

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Share Market News

Why the Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) share price is jumping 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smart Parking (ASX: SPZ) share price has surged today after a favourable outcome on VAT matters in the UK.…

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Share Market News

Why the Emu (ASX:EMU) share price is rocketing 67% today

| Bernd Struben

The Emu share price is rocketing today, up 62% in late afternoon trading. We look at the ASX gold explorers…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is rocketing 15% today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has been a very strong performer on Monday. Here's why it is rocketing…

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Share Market News

Why the Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price opened 17% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price was on the move earlier today, jumping by nearly 17%. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Can ASX travel shares stage a comeback?

| Kate O'Brien

The travel industry was the first to feel the heat of COVID-19. But the rollout of vaccines is offering new…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The QBE (ASX:QBE) share price jumps to 2021 high on broker upgrades

| Brendon Lau

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price surged after a leading broker upgraded the stock while others lifted…

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Share Gainers

The Nexion (ASX:NNG) share price has rocketed 90% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nexion Group (ASX:NNG) share price has been on fire since its IPO last week. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX blue chip shares that just raised their dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is an ASX blue chip dividend share that just gave investors a pay raise. Here…

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Share Market News

Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price slides despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is trending lower despite the company launching a managed services business in Australia.

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Share Market News

Why the McGrath (ASX:MEA) share price popped 14% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price shot up today following the release of the company's half-year results. Here's the…

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are trading near 52-week highs 

| Kerry Sun

Earnings beats, surging commodity prices and rare earths are the highlights helping these ASX 200 shares lift to new 52-week…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Afterpay (ASX:APT) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be one to watch later this week when it releases its highly anticipated…

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Share Market News

These ASX gold shares have reported record profits and dividends

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price hit a new high in the first half of FY21, boosting profits and dividends. So how did…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is racing 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been a strong performer on Monday. Here's why it is racing…

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Share Market News

Are ASX lithium shares poised for the next leg up? 

| Kerry Sun

Could ASX lithium shares including Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Plibrara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) be poised to go…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Senex Energy (ASX:SXY) share price is 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Senex Energy share price is leaping higher today, up 8% in early afternoon trading. We look at the company's…

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Share Market News

Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price sparks on improved outlook

| Bernd Struben

The Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is edging higher today, up 2.16%. We take a look at the medicinal cannabis…

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Share Fallers

Why Chorus, Douugh, IOUpay, & Reliance shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower today...

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Share Market News

Here's why Bingo (ASX:BIN) shares are dropping today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bingo (ASX: BIN) share price is falling today on the back of the company's earnings report. Here are all…

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Share Gainers

Why the Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price is shooting 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX:SHG) share price is shooting higher on Monday following an announcement. Here's what it announced...

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Share Market News

Why the Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price is accelerating 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price is on the move today following the company reporting a signed services agreement with MNF…

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Share Market News

Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) share price lifts on strong half-year results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Integral Diagnostics share price is up today after the company reported strong half-year results. Here's a closer look.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is sliding today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is down 2.45% this morning following release of the company's annual results. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price higher on earnings mixed bag

| Sebastian Bowen

The Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is pushing higher today after the company released its full-year earnings. Here are the…

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International Stock News

Facebook vs Australia feud escalates as government pulls ads

| Tony Yoo

The spat that all of the world is watching has just stepped up to the next level. Read what the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Macquarie upgrades guidance, Costa impresses, NIB surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Lovisa, OZ Minerals, & Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) are two of four ASX shares racing notably higher today...

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Share Market News

Why the Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher

| Bernd Struben

The Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher today, up more than 6% in morning trade. We take a…

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Share Market News

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price down despite positive CEO news

| Tristan Harrison

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price has fallen despite positive news that the CEO will be sticking around in the…

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Share Market News

Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price higher as company moves to delist

| Bernd Struben

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price is edging higher after the company released its half-year results and prepares to de-list from…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) to raise $1.35bn to acquire ME Bank

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price remains in a trading halt whilst it raises $1.35 billion to acquire…

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Share Market News

Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price shot up 6% this morning

| Tony Yoo

The advertising company released some unflattering financial results for 2020. So why is the oOh! Media share price rocketing up?

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price slides on results

| Aaron Teboneras

The BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price is down almost 3% following the company's release of first-half results. Here are the…

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Share Market News

Why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is slipping today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price is sliding lower this morning following the release of the company's half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Why broker downgraded these 2 ASX 200 shares last week

| Kerry Sun

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) were ASX 200 shares slapped with sell ratings by Goldman Sachs…

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