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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after revealing $528 million earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after revealing a $528…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price tumbles lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price was out of form and dropped lower on Tuesday despite the release of…

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Here's why the Ainsworth Game (ASX:AGI) share price gained today

| Bernd Struben

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price gained nearly 2% today, even as the All Ords dropped by nearly 2%. We…

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Share Fallers

Why the Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price sank 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Tuesday with a…

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The ASX 200 sank almost 2% today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped almost 2% today. Among the worst performers was Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD).

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$418 million logistics deal confirms strong outlook for REITs like this one

| Bernd Struben

Logos' $418 million transaction highlights the strength of the Australian logistics sector, confirming a strong outlook for select REITs.

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Why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is flying 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) shares are up more than 9% today following a market update about the company's COVID-19…

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FBR (ASX:FBR) share price is flat on new project completion

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price is trading flat today despite a positive announcement. Let's take a look.

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Why the Evans Dixon (ASX:ED1) share price is up 7% as the All Ords slides

| Bernd Struben

The Evans Dixon share price is bucking the wider selling trend on the All Ordinaries today. Here's what you need…

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Why the Probiotec (ASX:PBP) share price is trading higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Probiotec (ASX: PBP) share price is climbing higher today as the company announced the results of its AGM. We…

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Share Gainers

Why investors should keep an eye on Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) shares

| Miles Wu

While the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges, the Alliance Aviation share price has increased in value by more than 200%…

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Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Next Science share price is falling today as the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why these 7 ASX 200 shares received broker upgrades this week

| Lina Lim

A number of ASX 200 shares in the healthcare, construction, materials and travel sectors received broker upgrades this week.

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Share Market News

Why is the Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price dropping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) share price has dropped more than 4% today following the announcement of a new…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) surges 170% on new self-charging battery

| Sebastian Bowen

Strategic Elements (ASX: SOR) is our ASX stock of the day today. Read about this company's exciting new battery technology…

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Share Market News

Do Australian companies pay more tax than our neighbours?

| Tony Yoo

Are Australian businesses slugged more company tax than their overseas counterparts? New research settles this question once and for all.

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Here's how Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) and these new IPOs have fared since listing

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and these IPOs have fared since listing on the Australian share market this…

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Share Market News

Will COVID-19's second wave crash share markets a second time?

| Bernd Struben

With trillions of dollars of stimulus measures stalled in the US and the virus spreading rapidly, what can ASX share…

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Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price storms higher on update

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price is storming higher today as the company released a positive quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price

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Share Market News

The LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is falling today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price has fallen 3.8% today despite the release of a positive first quarter update…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Blackmores, Boral, & CogState shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday despite the market selloff...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.2%: Blackmores jumps, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's update, Zip sinks

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price surges after announcing a US$1bn transaction

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is one of the best performing stocks on this dismal trading day thanks…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, LiveTiles, PointsBet, & Santos shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Virtual AGMs rob retail investors: fundie

| Tony Yoo

It's impossible for mum-and-dad shareholders to talk to the board outside of an AGM. Online AGMs make it even easier…

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Share Market News

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Northern Star share price has has succumbed to wider market doldrums and edged lower despite the company providing a…

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Share Fallers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lower despite smashing Q1 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite smashing its Q1 guidance...

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Share Market News

Why the Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) share price is rocketing up again today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pioneer Credit Ltd (ASX: PNC) share price has rocketed another 11.57% today, after jumping 28.7% on Q1 results yesterday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slumps as second COVID-19 wave takes over US and Europe

| Lina Lim

The ASX 200 is slumping this morning following rising global COVID cases and the broad sell-off in international share markets…

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Share Market News

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the release of its first quarter production…

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price higher following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing a first quarter update...

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PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after explosive Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be on the move on Tuesday after revealing further explosive growth in…

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Share Market News

Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price on watch after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday after the release of its AGM update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX stocks are outperforming today after brokers upgraded them to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains to trade flat. But these three ASX stocks are on a high after…

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Share Market News

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is up 3% on positive sentiment

| Daryl Mather

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has enjoyed steady growth over the past week due to a range of…

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The Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price, up 58% in October, gains another 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium project developer Ioneer's share price, up 90% over the past month, tops the All Ords big gainers board. Here's…

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