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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

Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I think could be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Daryl Mather

The next Afterpay share price could already be listed on the ASX. Here are some exciting growth shares that I…

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus on Friday after the release of its third quarter…

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ASX 200 investors underexposed to this potential 'great news event'

| Bernd Struben

If an effective vaccine against the coronavirus were uncovered this week, many ASX 200 investors would be poorly positioned to…

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GUD (ASX:GUD) share price on watch after strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price will be one to watch this morning after the release of its Q1…

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Share Gainers

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price at all-time high, but is competition heating up?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has recently hit a new all-time high. But it is possible this company…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Why the Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price climbed higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Alumina share price rose today as the company reported its third quarter results. We take a closer look.

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Medusa (ASX:MML) share price edges higher on quarter update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is edging higher today following the release of its quarterly update.

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ASX 200 rises, Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) wins another global contract

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.5% today. One of the highlights was a global contract win by…

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) among the latest buy ideas from brokers

| Brendon Lau

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price rallied after two brokers upgraded the stock. But it’s the only…

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Why the Aspen (ASX:APZ) share price is charging higher?

| Daniel Ewing

The Aspen share price is surging 4.85% higher today as the company reported solid quarterly results. We take a closer…

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Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 8%

| Daniel Ewing

The Wisr share price is flying today after the company reported huge growth in loan originations. We take a look…

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Here's why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price has surged 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) share price jumped again today, after the company released a drilling update.

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Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up on AGM news

| Chris Chitty

The BHP share price is higher today after the company's 2020 AGM yesterday which included addresses from the company chair…

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Countries are panic buying food and this isn't reflected in ASX agriculture stocks

| Brendon Lau

It isn’t only Aussie shoppers that are guilty of panic food buying. Countries are rushing to snap up agricultural products…

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Virgin (ASX:VAH) share price remains suspended as CEO steps down

| Chris Chitty

Virgin Australia CEO, Paul Scurrah, announced today that he will resign as the company is sold to a US private…

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Share Gainers

Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is zooming 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX:APE) share price is zooming higher on Thursday after the release of a strong trading update...

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Looking to invest in ASX real estate shares? Read this first

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates effectively zero, investors are seeking income from ASX shares. Here we look at outlook for office and…

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Why is the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price up 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is soaring 8% higher today following the release of its quarterly…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price set for a big Santa Rally?

| Brendon Lau

Christmas could come early for the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price on reports that it’s gearing up for…

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The Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price has fallen 5% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX: 3DP) share price has dropped 5.15% today after the company released its quarterly results. Let's take…

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CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price storms 7% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price has stormed higher today following a positive announcement before market open.

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Is the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price has fallen heavily from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, BHP, Pro Medicus, & Redbubble shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 up 0.9%: Big four banks rise, Pro Medicus jumps, miners charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, WiseTech, Zip, & Zoono shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is crashing 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is under pressure on Thursday following an update on the plans of a…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price shoots higher on "milestone" deal

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is shooting higher on the ASX 200 on Thursday after revealing a milestone…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) share price is on the move today following a Q1 update at its annual…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that could double your money in 5 years

| Daryl Mather

When trying to determine how long it will take an ASX share to double your original investment, there are a…

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Which ETFs attracted the most money this year?

| Tony Yoo

Which ETFs are investors flocking to in a crazy 2020? We break it down to see which investments are in…

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Share Market News

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price on watch after delivering stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after delivering explosive growth during the first quarter...

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Record Highs

Why Kogan (ASX:KGN) and this hot stock just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this hot ASX tech share just broke their records again....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Is Transurban's (ASX:TCL) share price 18% undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Why a 'return to normal' should see Transurban's share price gain 18% from today's levels. And it could gain far…

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Share Market News

Global Health (ASX:GLH) share price catches a rocket, up 74%

| Daryl Mather

The Global Health share price shot up today after the healthcare software developer announced a partnership with Asthma Australia

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Share Market News

Why the Clean TeQ (ASX: CLQ) share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Clean TeQ share price was higher today after the company released its report for the September quarter.

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ASX 200 finishes lower, Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares rise

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished lower today. It was a busy day, one highlight was an AUSTRAC update from…

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