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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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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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Why the Imricor (ASX:IMR) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Imricor Medical Systems Inc. (ASX: IMR) share price is edging higher today following two major announcements.

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If you thought 2020's tech share rally was impressive, hold on for 2021!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share rally in 2020 was nothing short of astonishing. But there are good reasons to believe 2021…

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Why the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price has faltered in 2020

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic Systems Holding Ltd (ASX: EOS) share price has been a weak performer in 2020. Here, we take…

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price has soared in December

| Mitchell Lawler

On the back of a capital raise and acquisition news, the IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price has risen massively…

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Why Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) shares have been in the news lately

| Sebastian Bowen

The Silver Lake Resources (ASX: SLR) share price has had an interesting year. Here is the latest from this ASX…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as sells. Here's why they are bearish...

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Euro Manganese (ASX:EMN) share price up more than 180% in 2020

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Euro Manganese Inc. (ASX: EMN) share price shot up over 180% this year. We take a look at the…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, DEXUS, Integrated Research, & Regis Healthcare are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why AVZ Minerals, Immutep, Kogan, & Strategic Elements shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Why the Universal (ASX:UBI) share price is on the run today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Universal Biosensors Inc. (ASX: UBI) share price is on the run today. This comes as the company’s Canadian subsidiary…

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The PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price is up 100% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) share price has doubled in value since completing its IPO earlier this month...

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ASX 200 down 0.8%: Big four banks and tech shares drag the market lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are under pressure on the ASX 200 on…

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Cooper Energy (ASX:COE) share price falls despite progress report

| Bernd Struben

It's been a difficult year for Cooper Energy shareholders, with the share price down 39% in 2020. We look at…

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Share Gainers

Why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price rocketed 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday and was up as much as 39%. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is down 45% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has crashed lower in 2020...

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 shares hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX 200 shares were hit harder than others by COVID-19 in 2020. We take a look at some of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price jumped 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) share price is storming higher on Wednesday....

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price crashed 9% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday morning...

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find cheap shares to buy right now

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unloved sectors with tough near-term outlooks could be a means of finding cheap shares to buy right now.

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price has stormed 43% higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has been on fire in 2020 and is up 43% since the turn of…

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Smile! 2021 will be an awesome year

| Tony Yoo

Low interest rates, political stability and COVID-19 vaccines could mean the share markets could go gangbusters in the next 12…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.5% today in a fairly quiet day on the ASX. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT)…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that were unlikely winners in 2020

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 provided some business opportunities to ASX shares. We go through 3 asx shares that benefitted from the circumstances.

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Why the Peninsula (ASX:PEN) share price is jumping 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The United States approved the Omnibus budget bill which has excited domestic uranium producers. Here's why the Peninsula Energy Ltd…

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Why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 78% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The Oz Minerals share price up 78% to round off an exceptional year, making the South Australian miner an ASX…

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Key risks and rewards for ASX share investors heading into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Whatever your feelings on 2020, it was certainly an exciting year for ASX share investors. We take a look at…

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Best Shares

What are the best shares to buy now for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy now could be those companies with solid financial positions, competitive advantages and long-term growth potential,…

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Why the Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) share price jumped 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pharmaxis Ltd (ASX: PXS) share price is up 6% during early afternoon trade. We look at the announcement driving…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is up 82% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has been on fire in 2020 and is up a massive 82% year to…

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Why Beach (ASX:BPT) and Cue Energy (ASX:CUE) shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Cue Energy Resources Limited (ASX:CUE) shares are sinking lower on Tuesday...

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Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumped over 600% this year

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Rhythm Biosciences share price has soared over 600% this year. We take a closer look at what the company's…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Here's why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is climbing 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp (ASX: RAP) share price is climbing higher today after the company released a positive update. Here's what ResApp…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.65%: Big four banks rise, tech shares charge higher, Flight Centre jumps

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

This ASX share was the best IPO of 2020: fundie

| Tony Yoo

This year saw a lot of new ASX listings -- some rubbish and some gems. A fundie tells us which…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Adacel, Dusk, & Nuheara shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nuheara Ltd (ASX:NUH) shares are two of four charging higher today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, IDP Education, Over the Wire, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) and IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Why the Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Dusk Group share price is rocketing higher today after the home fragrance product retailer provided a market update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is rocketing 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX:NUH) share price is rocketing 23% higher this morning following the release of two announcements...

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