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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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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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Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings

| James Mickleboro

Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings for investors to look at. This includes Monadelphous Group…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons this leading broker believes the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) and Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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ASX 200 sinks 1.3%, Cochlear soars, TWE sours

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 1.3% on Friday. The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price climbed around 9%.

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The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price plummeted 17% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price was 17% lower at market close today. Let's take a look at what happened.

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Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is 31% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The MGC Pharma (ASX: MXC) share price flew up more than 35% higher today, cementing gains after an exclusive supply…

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Why the Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price surged 15% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price rocketed more than 15% today. Let's take a look at why, and how the company…

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Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what your fellow Aussies said

| Bernd Struben

It's been over a year now since COVID-19 became a household name. Now that it's available, how many Aussies will…

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ASX retail shares in focus as Aussies spend big in January

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX retail shares might get a second look by investors after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed an 11% increase…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its half year results...

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is slumping 9%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is tanking nearly 9% in today's trading session after the company released its full-year report.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price is charging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price has been charging higher again on Friday and is now up 300% since the start…

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Why the Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today following the release of the company's Kidston Hydro Project update. Here's the…

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Here's why the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Inghams share price is up this afternoon following the company's half year results. Here's a closer look at the…

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What's driving the Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price 35% higher?

| Bernd Struben

The Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price is off to the races today, up 35%. We take a look at the…

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52-Week Highs

Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) share price boosts 365% in second day of triple-digit gains

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX: AQS) is rocketing higher today, despite no news out from the company. We have a…

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Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price sinks 5% despite new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price is sinking today despite announcing a supply agreement. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is storming 6% higher again on Friday and could still go even…

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The PWR (ASX:PWH) share price is on fire today, up 6%. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The PWR (ASX: PWH) share price is racing higher today after the company reported a massive surge in profits.

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MyState (ASX:MYS) share price falls despite 'outstanding first half'

| Nikhil Gangaram

The MyState (ASX:MYS) share price is sliding today after the company released its report for the first half of FY21.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) share price is down 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has fallen 7% in reaction to news of the departure of a…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TLS) share price is avoiding the market weakness

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is edging higher today despite the ASX 200 tumbling notably lower. Here's why...

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

| Bernd Struben

The IntelliHR (ASX: IHR) share price is leaping higher today, up more than 15%. We take a look at the…

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Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is powering up 18% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novonix (ASX: NVX) share price is soaring 18% today after the company announced a partnership with Emera Technologies.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, LiveTiles, OceanaGold, & Woodside shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Vita Group (ASX:VTG) share price up on results, despite Telstra woes

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vita Group Ltd (ASX: VTG) share price is trading up today after the company announced its half-year results. Let's…

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The Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price falls despite positive drill results

| Bernd Struben

The Silver Mines share price is falling today, despite the company delivering positive drill results. We take a closer look.

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Why the Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price just nudged new highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price nudged new highs this morning after the company released its half year results. Here's…

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ASX 200 down 0.6%: Cochlear jumps, Goodman upgrades guidance

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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The Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is up 15% in a week

| Rhys Brock

The Atomos (ASX: AMS) share price has surged 15% this week. Let's look at what's ahead as the company build…

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Goodman, Lovisa, & Whispir shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price on the rise?

| Bernd Struben

The WAM Capital share price is lifting today. We take a look at the asset manager's results for the first…

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The SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price drops 8% despite revenue leap

| Bernd Struben

The SelfWealth (ASX: SWF) share price is down 8% this morning, despite strong revenue growth. We look at the company's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is surging higher today after renewing its agreement with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)...

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Share Gainers

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price up on new BNPL for SMEs

| Tristan Harrison

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is rising after the company announced a new buy now, pay later product…

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Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is climbing today despite the offload of shares by its co-founders. Here's…

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Share Market News

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price plummets 5% today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price has plummeted in early trade this morning after the company released its half-year…

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Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price tumbles despite new agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is under pressure on Friday despite announcing a new agreement this morning with Discover...

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