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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in 3 weeks!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in the past 3 weeks. Here’s why the…

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Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price has zoomed up 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is tearing higher this morning after announcing its first shipment to…

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Crown, Domino's, & Praemium shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Wednesday...

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ASX 200 up 0.35%: CBA half year update, IAG impresses, Zip shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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Why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is plunging 16%

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is falling hard today, currently down 16%. We take a look at the company's full…

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Here's why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is climbing today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Northern Star Resources share price is up this morning following release of the company's half year results. Here are…

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Share Gainers

Why Computershare, IAG, Northern Star, & PointsBet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four pushing higher today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is storming higher again on Wednesday. Here's why investors are buying shares...

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Why the Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB) share price is on the move in early trade after the company announced a key…

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is tumbling lower today after being found unsuitable to operate its Sydney casino. Here's what…

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Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price will be on watch this morning after releasing its half-year results for…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is surging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is surging higher on Wednesday morning. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half…

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Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price on watch after "transformational" period

| Ken Hall

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price is one to watch after a bumper half-year result highlighted by record inflows.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price still 27% below pre-COVID high

| Rhys Brock

Investors will be hoping for some good news to boost the EML (ASX:EML) share price when the company releases its…

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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price in focus after $3.9 billion half year cash profit

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after the bank delivered a stronger than expected half-year…

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52-Week Lows

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price continues to sink lower

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price slumped to a new post-GFC low two days ahead of the Aussie…

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Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price on watch after better than expected half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) share price will be on watch today after releasing a better than expected half year result...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price closes 21% higher after clinical milestone

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Noxopharm (ASX: NOX) share price gained a 21% boost today after the company announced groundbreaking research results.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.9%, Crown not suitable for Sydney casino, Macquarie rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.9% today. It was ruled that Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is not suitable…

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The Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price surged 12% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) share price lifted 12% today after the company's appointment of experienced mining executive.

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Crown (ASX:CWN) shares on watch after being found unsuitable to operate Sydney casino

| James Mickleboro

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after being found unsuitable to operate its Sydney casino...

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Share Market News

Why the AD1 (ASX:AD1) share price rocketed 25% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AD1 Holdings Ltd (ASX: AD1) share price rocketed 25% after the company announced a milestone contract award.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price just hit a decade-high

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price has just stormed to a record high. Is it too late to…

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Why the Bionomics (ASX:BNO) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX: BNO) share price is climbing higher today on news it has received commitments for a capital…

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What to expect from the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) half year result

| James Mickleboro

Is the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price in the buy zone ahead of its half year results release later…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Alterity Therapeutics (ASX:ATH) share price blasted 20% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Alterity Therapeutics share price is having a monster day, posting a gain of more than 20%. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

CBA, Westpac, ANZ adopt same tech as Bitcoin

| Tony Yoo

Same technology used for Bitcoin and Dogecoin is now replacing a 200-year-old paper system for bank guarantees.

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares show strong signs of resurgence 

| Kate O'Brien

Despite dire predictions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASX retail shares have performed strongly with rising sales and…

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Share Market News

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price slumps as dividend cut

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Boral share price is lower today after the company's release of its first-half FY21 results and news of no…

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Share Gainers

Why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is surging 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX:AMX) share price is surging higher on Tuesday following the release of an update on its US…

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Share Market News

Countdown to launch of new ASX indexes for ESG boom

| Sebastian Bowen

MSCI is set to launch a new range of indexes on the ASX to capitalise on our superannuation system and…

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Share Market News

BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) share price jumps 23% on ASX IPO

| Bernd Struben

On its first day of listing, the BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) share price jumped 23% before retracing. We take a closer look…

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How I'd identify the best shares to buy in a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy in a stock market recovery may offer a mix of financial strength, growth potential and…

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Share Market News

The Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price dived 16% after this announcement

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Little Green Pharma share price has taken a dive today after the company announced a $22 million share placement.…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

How CEP Energy 'world's largest battery' will shake up the energy market

| Sebastian Bowen

A new Tesla-style battery from CEP Energy in NSW is shaking up the energy market and causing headaches for AGL…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, DEXUS, Emeco, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is 2.75% lower today following the release of its half-year results for…

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