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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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I'd use Warren Buffett's tips to capitalise on a second stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could provide further buying opportunities for investors. Using Warren Buffett’s tips could help you to…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Best Shares

My top 5 ASX shares to buy in 2020

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's why PolyNovo Limited (ASX: PNV) and 4 other ASX shares make my top 5 list of shares to buy…

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ASX 200 drops 0.9%, Costa reveals healthy result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.9% today. Horticultural business Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) reported its HY20 result.

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Tesserent share price soars 8% on acquisition

| Daniel Ewing

The Tesserent share price has soared today following the company's announcement of yet another acquisition. We take a closer look.

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Why the BNK Banking share price jumped 14% today

| Matthew Donald

BNK Banking share price soared today after delivering earnings growth despite operating in a tough operating environment.

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Why investors have sent Stockland's share price up 23% in August

| Bernd Struben

Property developer and manager Stockland Corporation's share price is up 23% in August. Why are investor's snapping up Stockland shares?

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Why the Electro Optic share price rose 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic share price rose more than 5% today. We take a closer look at what's been driving this…

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This data out of Perth means Transurban's share price could receive a big bounce

| Bernd Struben

This data out of Perth indicates toll road operator and developer Transurban Group's share price could be set for a…

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Envirosuite share price flat after FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price is flatlining today after the the environmental management company posted its FY20 results.

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Gold miner Westgold more than doubles profit in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) share price is trading lower today despite more than doubling its profits in FY 2020...

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Bulls versus bears – two experts face off on where share prices are going

| Bernd Struben

With technology and growth share prices trading at or near record highs, how much higher can they go? These 2…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto roasted for limp response after blowing up archaeological site

| Tony Yoo

$7 million: Is this what the destruction of a 43,000-year-old culturally significant location is worth? Rio Tinto investors think not.

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The Buddy share price is up 33% higher today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Buddy share price has rocketed more than 33% higher today after the company announced the launch of a new…

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Share Fallers

The Appen share price is down 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is in freefall today, down 9%. Are Appen shares a post-earnings buy today…

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ASX Stock of the Day: Pointsbet share price surges 77% on NBC deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Pointsbet Holdings share price has surged 75% today after the company announced a five year exclusive contract with NBCUniversal.

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Village Roadshow share price lower on $100 million loss

| Chris Chitty

The Village Roadshow share price is down following release of its annual result for the year to 30 June 2020.…

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Share Gainers

Polynovo share price rockets higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following news that its chairman has loaded up on…

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LiveHire share price 6% higher on strong revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The LiveHire share price is rising today following the release of the company's FY 2020 report. We take a look…

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Hansen Technologies share price rockets 19% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price has shot for the stars today after the company released its FY20…

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A2 Milk share price lower after Chairman, CEO, COO, and other execs sell millions of shares

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is trading lower on Friday after executives sold millions of shares on-market...

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ASX shares are on track for new record highs. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

The US Fed Reserve chair just moved the goal posts on inflation and interest rates. Here's why that's great news…

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Avita share price surges 15% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Avita share price is trading 8% higher for the day after surging nearly 15% following the company's release of…

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ASX 200 down 0.9%: Costa impresses, Harvey Norman profits grow, Appen downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Harvey Norman share price drops despite record FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price has fallen to $4.28 in morning trade, despite posting impressive FY20…

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Share Market News

Cash Converters share price edges higher on FY 2020 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Cash Converters share price is moving higher today after the company's release of a solid FY 2020 result. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Flight Centre, Polynovo, & Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Appen, Huon, & Newcrest shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why...

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The Paradigm share price is up today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Paradigm share price was higher today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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How to invest

'Ethical' share investors sell too quickly after bad news

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders definitely flee companies that act unethically. But jumping off a little bit later could save their investment.

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Australian Finance Group share price down 4% despite strong results

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd share price has dropped 4% despite the mortgage group reporting a 15.3% increase in profits…

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Dicker Data share price surges following interim results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price has surged 4.76% higher today after the IT distributor reported strong growth…

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Share Gainers

Tech company Limeade pushes higher following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after delivering strong top line growth in the first…

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Boral share price drops lower after $1.1 billion FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price

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Orocobre posts big FY 2020 loss and launches $156 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is in a trading halt on Friday after launch an equity raising following its…

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Pointsbet share price on watch as FY20 revenue triples

| Ken Hall

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is on watch after a strong full-year result and new 5-year US…

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Costa share price in focus following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of its half…

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