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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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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 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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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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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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Share Fallers

Why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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What you need to know about the surge in the NSX (ASX:NSX) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Nsx Ltd (ASX: NSX) share price more than doubled after the alternative stock exchange operator posted its quarterly update.

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Share Fallers

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price sinks 12% lower following COVID-19 test update

| James Mickleboro

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX:ADO) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday following the release of an update on its COVID-19…

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Share Gainers

Why the Orora (ASX:ORA) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price is leading the way on the ASX 200 on Wednesday with an…

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Share Market News

Lazy landlords: why I'd buy REITs to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying REITs today could lead to a relatively high passive income. They may also provide diversity and long-term growth potential…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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The ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is soaring 10% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price has soared today after a positive announcement on a new partnership deal.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price crashed 20% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price crashed 20% lower on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Will the outlook for ASX 200 shares stay bullish?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has gained 37% since the 23 March lows. And with an eye on further stimulus, could the…

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ASX 200 flat: Big four banks push higher, Afterpay drops, Megaport sinks 10%

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price tumbles 9% on robust Q1 performance

| Aaron Teboneras

The Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) share price may surprise shareholders today, dropping 9.33% despite positive first quarter results.

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Orora, Praemium, & Tabcorp shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Megaport, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price hits 16-month high

| Lina Lim

The Lynas share price hits a 16-month high and today's quarterly update continues to paint a positive picture for the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is surging higher on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price is tumbling lower following the release of a trading update at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Why the Ava Risk Group (ASX:AVA) share price has rocketed 41% so far this week

| Glenn Leese

The Ava share price has soared more than 40% so far this week after the company announced a record breaking…

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Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is one to watch after the ASX infrastructure group's latest market update...

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EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price will be on watch today after its first quarter update revealed strong growth…

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