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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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ASX 200 drops another 0.8%, Magellan (ASX:MFG) reveals a large investment

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 0.8% today. Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) has unveiled a large investment…

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Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Perenti share price was higher today after the company received a BB rating from credit rating agency, Fitch.

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Why the Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price is down 4% today

| Bernd Struben

The Atlas Arteria share price has closed nearly 4% lower today. We take a look at what's affecting the toll…

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Share Fallers

Advance NanoTek (ASX:ANO) share price crashes lower on COVID-19 sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price is crashing lower on Monday afternoon after revealing that it will fall short…

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Share Fallers

Latest ASX 200 stocks hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) started the week on a negative footing. But some ASX stocks have suffered bigger losses…

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3 ASX shares moving higher today

| Glenn Leese

The ASX 200 is falling today, losing 0.77% since the opening bell. However a few ASX shares are moving higher…

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price shoots 9% higher on software development centre

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip share price has jumped 9.3% to 47 cents following news the company has established a software development centre…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) one of top 10 lockdown winners

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the top 10 ASX lockdown share performers identified by KPMG. Are any of…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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DWS (ASX:DWS) share price rockets 31% on HCL acquisition deal

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders will be celebrating tonight after the DWS share price surged on news that HCL Technologies intends to acquire the…

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Share Gainers

All-time high! Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is soaring today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Baby Bunting Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is at an all-time high today. But are BBN shares…

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Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price edges lower on compulsory takeover news

| Chris Chitty

The Praemium share price edged lower today after the company announced it would make a compulsory acquisition for shares in…

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Two ASX infrastructure shares to buy before the October budget

| Bernd Struben

Why these ASX infrastructure shares are in the buy zone ahead of the government's 6 October budget cash splash

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Share Fallers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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What you need to know about Tyro's share price roller coaster today

| Brendon Lau

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is recovering from its morning fall after it provided its latest weekly…

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Share Fallers

Why Byron Energy, Clover, DEXUS, & Webjet shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Byron Energy Ltd (ASX:BYE) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on the ASX today...

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Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is up 2% after the cloud channel company announced it was buying a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could take off in FY21

| Rhys Brock

Many ASX tech shares have seen their share prices spike during COVID-19 - but here are three I think can…

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Coronavirus News

ASX shares to buy for post COVID-19 profits

| Daryl Mather

Millions of Australians will have spare cash due to a constraint on international travel. Here are some ASX shares likely…

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ASX 200 down 0.5%: Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) update, Magellan (ASX:MFG) makes Barrenjoey investment

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on making moves on the ASX 200 today...

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Can Macquarie Telecom (ASX: MAQ) become the next NextDC?

| Rhys Brock

With heavy investment in expanding its data centre capacity, could the Macquarie Telecom share price one day become the next…

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, Rhipe, & Senex shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) shares are among the best performers on the ASX on…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX growth ETFs to add to your portfolio

| Rhys Brock

Investing in these three ASX growth ETFs can instantly diversify your portfolio and give you exposure to future macro growth…

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Share Gainers

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price surges higher on strong sales and profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is surging higher on Monday following the release of a positive update...

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ASX shares Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) needs to survive

| Daryl Mather

Tesla cannot continue to grow without ASX shares that mine materials for lithium batteries. The scale will need as much…

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Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price pushes higher on business update

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is charging higher on Monday after the release of a business update by…

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Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price slides lower after investing in Barrenjoey

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is trading lower today after announcing a major investment in Barrenjoey...

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Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) share price lower after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is edging lower on Monday after naming its new CEO...

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The 3 best ASX shares to buy before October

| Daryl Mather

Here are three of the best ASX shares to buy if you want to capitalise on changes in economic conditions…

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These 4 ASX shares have grown more than 100% this year

| Daryl Mather

While everyone has been investing in BNPL shares, plenty of other ASX shares have seen their share prices rise by…

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EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) shares up 72% in a week

| Daryl Mather

EcoGraf ASX shares are one of the few listed Australian miners focused on graphite, the material for lithium battery anodes.

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 snaps 4 week losing streak… just

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX technology stocks to buy during this global tech sell-off

| Brendon Lau

Technology darlings have been leading the global market sell-off and have put investors on edge. But the shake-up may be…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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3 ASX growth shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

I would buy the 3 ASX shares in this article for growth and income including ingredients business Clover Corporation Limited…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU) and these ASX shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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