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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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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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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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Share Gainers

Why Aerometrex, Healius, Megaport, & Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four pushing higher despite the market…

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Why the Australian Pharmaceuticals (ASX:API) share price is lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (ASX: API) share price has moved lower today following the release of its full-year results.

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Thursday following its Q3…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is dropping lower after returning from a trading halt...

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Share Market News

Why Saracen (ASX:SAR) is on track to achieve FY21 guidance

| Daryl Mather

Saracen is on track to achieve FY21 guidance after delivering a solid quarter of production and cost control. It also…

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Share Fallers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is tumbling lower today.

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after settling its legal proceedings for $8 million plus…

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Share Gainers

Why the Healius (ASX:HLS) share price surged to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price is storming higher on Thursday after the release of its first quarter update this…

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ASX 200 shares hit by multiple takeovers

| Daryl Mather

Low valuations have led to mergers, takeovers, and acquisitions on the ASX 200. Some are very hostile, and others rumoured…

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AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in focus as Wealth business improves

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders will be hoping the AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price will defy the market sell-off after it released its quarterly…

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3 super reasons to buy ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

Investors are worried about how ASX 200 shares will perform in 2021 but I still think there are good reasons…

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Santos (ASX:STO) share price on watch after record Q3 production

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its third quarter update...

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Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price on watch after announcing new bushfire product

| James Mickleboro

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX:AMX) share price could be one to watch today after it announced an exciting new bushfire product...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Here's why Westpac (ASX:WBC) just sold its entire Zip (ASX:Z1P) stake

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price will be on watch tomorrow after Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) announced plans to…

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Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price rocketed 16% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dubber share price rocketed today on the unveiling of the company's unified recording and voice artificial intelligence solution for…

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The ASX 200 finished 0.1% higher today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished higher by over 0.1% today. Some ASX growth shares were sold off including Megaport…

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Here's why the Recce (ASX:RCE) share price has fallen 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shareholders in Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE) have been hitting the sell button following the release of its quarterly update.

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Share Fallers

How has COVID-19 shaken up the Sydney Airport share price?

| Miles Wu

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares have historically delivered solid returns. How has COVID-19 shaken that up?

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Share Fallers

Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) share price tumbles but it's property stocks that should be worried

| Brendon Lau

We are seeing a reversal of fortunes today with the Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price crashing and shopping…

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Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price flat on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price has remained relatively flat today, despite an improved trading update.

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Share Fallers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price sinks 15% lower: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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