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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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Share Market News

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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Forget gold. I'd use Warren Buffett's advice to beat the stock market

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy when buying shares could lead to higher returns than gold in the long run.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Why ASX miners will get a double tailwind from Biden's US$1.9tn stimulus

| Brendon Lau

The market is expected to kick off the week on a positive footing, but it’s the ASX miners that could…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

To short or not to short? GameStop (NYSE:GME) ripple effect endures

| Bernd Struben

The mania over the GameStop (NYSE: GME) share price wild ride is fading. But the Reddit army could strike again,…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield CDI (ASX:URW) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1%, Zip soars, REA reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1%. The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price jumped after and…

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What sent the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price rocketing 20% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Race Oncology share price fired up 15% higher today with nothing new reported. We check out the latest quarterly…

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ASX stock of the day: Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) goes from strength to strength

| Sebastian Bowen

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on fire today, rising by more than 9%. Here's…

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What to expect from the Qantas (ASX:QAN) first half result

| James Mickleboro

Is the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price in the buy zone ahead of its half year results release?

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Why the Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price is seesawing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price is see-sawing today despite the company winning a digital health monitoring grant. We…

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Share Market News

Short sellers doubling down on these ASX stocks despite the GameStop saga

| Brendon Lau

If you thought short sellers are beating a hasty retreat following the GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) share price saga, think…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Why the Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is up 5% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Genex share price shot up over 5% today. Here's a look at the new funding package Genex locked in…

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Here's why the Icetana (ASX:ICE) share price is up 19% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Icetana share price is up by nearly 20% following the announcement of a new Singapore contract. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price almost hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price almost hit a record high on Friday. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Market News

American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price pops following latest presentation

| Gretchen Kennedy

The American Pacific Borates share price jumped after the company's latest investor presentation was released. Here's a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price higher following PayPal's BNPL update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher on Friday following an update by its US rival PayPal...

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Share Market News

Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is rising after the company announced an earlier than expected positive update. Here's…

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Share Market News

RBA stimulus to fuel 'raging bull market' in ASX shares. Should you go all in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be going all-in on ASX 200 shares after the RBA's meeting this week? Perhaps, but there is a…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is edging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price is edging higher on Friday after announcing an investment in Myhealth...

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Share Market News

Why is the Webcentral (ASX:WCG) share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

The Webcentral (ASX: WCG) share price opened sharply lower only to bounce back and then slide again. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is soaring 14% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is soaring 14% today. We take a look at the latest results driving the shares…

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Share Fallers

Why Douugh, Janus Henderson, Northern Star, & Orocobre are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) and Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price explodes 23% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vonex Ltd (ASX:VN8) share price has exploded 23% today after the company announced news of a multi-year agreement. We…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy ASX shares that are takeover targets?

| Tony Yoo

Takeovers are sweet exits for shareholders. But should you buy into a company hoping for that happy ending?

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ASX 200 up 0.75%: REA Group and News Corp impress, big four banks charge higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is seesawing today following the company's announcement of an approved receivables funding facility.

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Share Gainers

Why Magellan, News Corp, REA Group, & Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

News Corporation (ASX:NWS) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why is the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rocketing 12%?

| Bernd Struben

The News Corp (ASX: NWS) share price is rocketing 12% in early morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are outperforming...

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Share Market News

Why the OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OM Holdings Limited (ASX: OMH) share price is rising this morning after the company provided investors with a business…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher on Friday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher on Friday following the release of its first half results...

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Share Fallers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is crashing 18% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Limited (ASX:DOU) share price is back from its lengthy suspension and is crashing lower. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price is sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) share price is under pressure on Friday and tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Market News

ASX shares to rocket 6% this year

| Tony Yoo

Who's pumped for an earnings-driven rally? Check out these numbers supporting a bull case for equities in 2021.

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Share Market News

This ASX growth share is cheap like a value stock

| Tony Yoo

Yes, growth shares are very expensive at the moment. But smell the sweet scent of this bargain, says this fund…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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