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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 21% today! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip could be in the buy zone right now.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these popular stocks.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 14% return for this ASX 200 stock after its FY25 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Macquarie is tipping as a buy after results day.

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Opinions

Is the Magellan share price a buy after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to think about Magellan as an investment proposition?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie tips to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more growth ahead for this quality ASX 200 bank stock in FY 2026.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decently positive hump day for the markets today.

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Record Highs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? It just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund has never been more expensive.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the transport energy provider.

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Industrials Shares

Aurizon shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's EBITDA result for FY25 was in line with market consensus.

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Financial Shares

Are HUB24 shares a buy after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is 104% higher over the year.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX heavyweights stumble on earnings results

| Leigh Gant

Three household names on the ASX have taken a hit following their latest results.

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Share Gainers

Why HMC Capital, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and Stockland shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why this $8 billion ASX 200 energy stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 energy share today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, DroneShield, Iluka, and James Hardie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie predicts 12% upside for this ASX 200 financials stock after its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted a 9% year-on-year increase in NPAT on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 stocks to sell and one to buy

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe the tide is turning for these three ASX 200 stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX 200 stock after reviewing its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price plunged following its FY25 announcement yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says the HUGE sell-off in CSL shares is way overdone

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound is coming for CSL shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy ResMed and this ASX stock for 10%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 financial shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 3 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price target on ASX All Ords defence share by 93%

| Bronwyn Allen

But there's a catch...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Why Lynas shares could crash 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be seriously overvalued at current levels.

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Share Market News

Are CSL shares a buy after the brutal selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on the fallen biotech star.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts more than 40% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is tipping to deliver huge returns.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for A2 Milk shares after its FY25 result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this growth stock.

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Industrials Shares

Experts reveal 3 ASX industrial shares to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials sector tends to fly under the radar but it delivered impressive total returns of 26% in FY25.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 19% upside for this ASX All Ords media stock after reporting day

| Bart Bogacz

Poised to run?

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Share Market News

Buffett just bought an insurance stock and these 2 ASX shares stand out

| Leigh Gant

From broker networks to household-name underwriters, two local insurers are delivering profits, dividends, and growth that echo Buffett’s classic playbook.

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Broker Notes

Are Whitehaven Coal shares a buy ahead of the miner's results on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a new note on Whitehaven Coal two days before the miner reports its FY25 results.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 11% upside for this high yield ASX industrials stock

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its FY25 results yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie just upped its 12-month forecast for New Hope shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its verdict on New Hope’s earnings results.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, BHP, Dateline, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 29% in a year, can Origin Energy shares keep going up?

| Bronwyn Allen

How does top broker Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares after the utilities company reported a profit bump and dividend boost?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy NAB shares following Monday's results? Here's what Macquarie recommends

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its share price and dividend outlook for NAB shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, HMC Capital, Reliance, and Suncorp shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Tuesday. But why?

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