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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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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Why the Livetiles (ASX:LVT) share price has rocketed up 11% today

| Glenn Leese

Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is up today after the software company announced new partnerships with Microsoft and a…

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The 10 ASX stocks worst hit by a Biden US presidential election win

| Brendon Lau

As the world focuses on the upcoming US elections, we are reminded that a Biden win may not be good…

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: NAB announces provisions, BlueScope impresses, Webjet higher

| James Mickleboro

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price surges 17% higher on Q1 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano Ltd (WBT: ASX) share price has surged today following the release of its Q1 FY21 update.

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, BlueScope, Qantas, & Webjet shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price pushes higher despite announcing further provisions

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is pushing higher today despite announcing new provisions...

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3 steps to make a passive income after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

The market crash could present opportunities to make a worthwhile passive income that grows faster than inflation in the coming…

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Share Gainers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is up almost 1000% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price has now rocketed almost 1000% since listing on the ASX earlier this month...

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Share Fallers

Link (ASX:LNK) share price drops lower following takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price is under pressure on Friday after it rejected a takeover approach...

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Insurance Australia (ASX:IAG) share price lower following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

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

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Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price pushes higher following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is pushing higher on Friday after the release of its first quarter update.…

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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price on watch after first half profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of its first…

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1 ASX 200 share to buy before an effective COVID vaccine announcement

| Bernd Struben

The whole world is waiting on an effective COVID vaccine. But once it's announced this ASX 200 share won't be…

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52-Week Lows

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits a multi-year low: Is it a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price just hit a multi-year low. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price in a trading halt after explosive Q3 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is in a trading halt after delivering explosive third quarter revenue growth...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price on watch after FY 2021 trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of its AGM update after…

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APA Group (ASX:APA) plots a steady path to low emissions future

| Daryl Mather

The pathway to a low emissions economy has factored very heavily in the future planning of APA Group, as the…

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The Austal (ASX:ASB) share price has dropped slightly amid corruption allegations

| Daniel Ewing

The Austal share price fell 0.93% today as the company was involved in media controversy regarding corruption charges.

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Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price jumps on M&A speculation

| Brendon Lau

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price outperformed on Thursday on speculation that it’s about to make a sizable…

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Share Gainers

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is up almost 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price has stormed 19% higher today following a positive software announcement.

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RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price falls despite product launch

| Daniel Ewing

The RPMGlobal share price (ASX: RUL) has dropped slightly today despite the company releasing an exciting new product to the…

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ASX 200 recovered throughout today, but finished 0.3% lower

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished 0.6% lower today, though it actually recovered throughout the day. It was down 1.2%…

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Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price edges upward after AGM results

| Daryl Mather

After a fiery AGM, one director has resigned, the remuneration report received a first strike and the Crown Resorts share…

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Why the Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price soared 14% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Carbon Revolution share price is soaring 14% higher today following on the release of its quarterly activities report.

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Why is the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price falling lower today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Immutep share price is falling today after the company announced its quarterly results for the September quarter. We take…

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Share Gainers

Why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price is surging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Genetic Signatures Ltd (ASX:GSS) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why it is surging higher...

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The Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is slightly lower on day of AGM

| Daryl Mather

The Suncorp share price has inched lower after the company's AGM told shareholders it was progressing toward a post-COVID world.

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PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is falling today following the company's release of its quarterly update to the…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Resources Shares

S&P places Cimic Group (ASX:CIM) on negative credit watch

| Daryl Mather

Cimic Group has been placed on notice that S&P may review down the company's credit rating after its 50% sale…

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The Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price has surged up 57%. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Esports Mogul Ltd (ASX: ESH) share price is storming up today after the company announced a deal with a…

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Why Ardent Leisure's (ASX:ALG) share price is up 46% from 28 September

| Bernd Struben

The Ardent Leisure share price is down 5% today, but it remains up 46% from 28 September. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Oil Search, Resolute, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four trading notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price rockets 120% higher following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) share price is rocketing higher following the completion of its IPO. Here's what you need to…

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Why is the Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tinybeans (ASX: TNY) share price is edging higher today following the company's release of its Q1 FY21 update. Here's…

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Why the Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price is in a trading halt

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital (ASX: CNI) share price will be one to watch tomorrow after it resumes trading following today's ASX…

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How will the Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price fare at today's AGM?

| Daryl Mather

The Crown Resorts share price is down slightly as CEO apologises for misleading comments ahead of the company's AGM today.

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ASX 200 down 0.75%: Big four banks drop, Healius hits record high, Zip slides lower

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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52-Week Highs

Why the OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price hit a 10-year high today

| Brendon Lau

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price defied the gloom to surge to its highest in a decade this…

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