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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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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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Why energy shares Woodside (ASX:WPL) and Santos (ASX:STO) plan to go green with gas

| Bernd Struben

Solar and wind power continue to gain traction. But Woodside and Santos plan to go green with Australian gas.

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a new record high and is now up 82% year to…

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ASX stock of the day: Afterpay (ASX:APT) hits yet another new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has hit yet another new record high today. Here's why 2020 has been such a good…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'm sticking with my Afterpay shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment Partners' Jun Bei Liu reveals why investing is an art and why her Alpha…

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Here's why the Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price just rocketed to a new high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a new licencing agreement with Alternative…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Capital Raising

Why everyone's watching the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has surged higher in 2020 but remains in a trading halt ahead…

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AI-Media (ASX:AIM) share price is up 3% on US acquisitions update

| Glenn Leese

The Ai-Media (ASX: AIM) share price has lifted 3.5% today on news the company has completed 2 strategic acquisitions in…

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ASX retail shares in the spotlight: Cashed up consumers unfazed by "uneven and bumpy" rebound

| Bernd Struben

With consumer confidence running at 10-year highs and plenty of pent-up demand, ASX retail shares are hoping for a bumper…

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Share Fallers

Why Emerge Gaming, Flight Centre, Medical Dev International, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is soaring up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Botanix (ASX: BOT) share price is surging higher today on news the company has completed its phase 2a clinical…

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The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price just crashed 8%

| Lina Lim

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price has crashed 8% so far today despite no market sensitive announcements or…

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ASX 200 up 0.55%: Altium update, Afterpay jumps, NAB given ACCC approval

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ASX bank shares surge after NAB (ASX:NAB) gets green light to sell MLC

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has received the green light to sell its MLC division, sparking a rally in…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Alcidion, Eagers Automotive, & Pacific Smiles are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX:APE) shares are two of four starting the week on a high. Here's why...

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IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price higher on ACCC green light for acquisition

| Lina Lim

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) price is up 1.3% today after ticking another box for its acquisition of MLC…

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Technology Shares

How Aussie tech investors snapped up Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) IPO

| Ken Hall

Find out how Aussie tech investors managed to snap up a piece of the Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) IPO in one…

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Capital Raising

What's lifting the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price today?

| Ken Hall

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is one to watch in early trade after announcing a multi-billion-dollar debt raise…

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Share Fallers

The Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is on a rollercoaster ride today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Limited (ASX:EM1) share price is on a rollercoaster on Monday after the release of an announcement...

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Trading at record highs, why the Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new all-time highs on Friday, here's why the Eagers Automotive share price is moving higher again today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking lower on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Why tech investors should watch the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price next year

| Ken Hall

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price is on watch ahead of 2021 after the latest round of positive news…

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 28% in December

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record-high on Friday, and is on the move again…

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Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price soars 6% on US patent approval

| Lina Lim

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is 6% higher after receiving US patent approval for its financial information sharing…

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Share Gainers

ASX pot stocks have been skyrocketing in December

| Rhys Brock

Recent global events have caused the share prices of many ASX pot stocks to skyrocket. Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price drops lower on trial update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is dropping lower today after the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing a new development...

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price climbs on government contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing a major contract win...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is charging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is on the move today after announcing an extension to a major contract…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price will be on watch today after the company announced it will sell its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits a 6! Thank iron ore

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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These 2 companies join the ASX 200 next week

| Tony Yoo

A very high-profile retailer during COVID-19 and a more traditional player are both joining the index in December.

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: Afterpay (ASX:APT) added to ASX 20, Kogan (ASX:KGN) joins the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch today after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains in a…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) tips Australian dollar to hit 80 US cents in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) believes the Australian dollar's bull run is only getting started and could hit 80 U.S. cents…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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