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Share Market News

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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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

What Prospa's share price reaction and profit results mean for ASX banks

| Brendon Lau

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price and profit results show that the battle between fintech and ASX banks…

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ANZ share price lower after announcing the retirement of Chairman David Gonski

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower today after announcing the retirement of its…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma share price rockets to 52-week high on full year update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price rocketed to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why...

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The Sezzle share price is up a sizzling 52% in August and still going strong

| Bernd Struben

Sezzle's share price is up more than 51% so far in August. What's driving the buy now, pay later disruptor's…

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Ardent Leisure share price falls as Dreamworld owner reports $136 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price has dropped this morning after the theme park operator revealed a $136 million loss in…

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Where to invest in a 'rip-roaring' share market rebound

| Bernd Struben

With growth shares outperforming traditional value shares, where should you invest as share markets rocket higher?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Link, LiveTiles, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Regis share price drops on poor FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Regis share price is falling today after the healthcare company announced a profit loss in FY20 results. Here's what…

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ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: Afterpay reaches 9.9 million customers, Woolworths strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 index on Thursday...

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Atlas Arteria share price up 5% despite earnings hit

| Matthew Donald

The Atlas Arteria share price is rising today despite a massive hit to earnings caused by coronavirus-induced government restrictions.

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO share price is outperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is outperforming this morning after its FY20 results broke a few records.

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Bega share price shoots 6% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has soared higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

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Nine share price drops after reporting 17% fall in profit

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine share price has fallen today after the company reported its full-year earnings for FY2020. Here we take a…

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, De Grey Mining, Northern Star, & Reece are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares thriving in COVID-19 economic conditions

| Rhys Brock

Despite tough market conditions, these 3 ASX retail shares have seen their profits soar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why...

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Zip share price plummets 8% despite strong FY 2020 result

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price is falling today after releasing its full year results for FY 2020. This follows a 27%…

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Link Administration share price slides 6% on "challenging" FY20

| Matthew Donald

The Link Administration share price has fallen by more then 6% this morning, after the company reported challenging trading conditions…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price drops lower on $31.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has come under pressure on Thursday after releasing its results and revealing a $31.6…

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Ramsay Health Care share price pushes higher following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing its full year results...

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Air New Zealand reports first loss in 18 years as pandemic bites

| Kate O'Brien

The Air New Zealand Limited share price is on watch this morning after the airline reported a loss in its…

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Appen share price on watch after delivering a strong half year result and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results for…

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Flight Centre share price on watch after FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Flight Centre share price is on watch this morning after releasing its FY20 results and announcing a $849 million…

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City Chic share price on watch after FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The City Chic share price is on watch after the womenswear retailer revealed strong revenue growth in its full year…

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Woolworths share price on watch following FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch after it posted a decline in profits during FY…

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3 ASX shares to turn $10,000 into $100,000

| Daryl Mather

Turning $10,000 into $100,000 in ASX shares needs a compound growth rate of ~30%. I believe these 3 companies are…

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Accent share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Accent share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We take…

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Afterpay share price in focus after stellar FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch today after the release of another very strong full year…

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2 top ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) and this top ASX share performed in FY 2020...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Reece share price on watch after delivering solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) share price will be on watch after it delivered solid growth in FY 2020 despite the…

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Platinum share price on watch after FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the after hours release of…

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ASX 200 drops 0.7%, Zip rises 27.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) declined 0.7%. However, the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price jumped 27.5% today after launching…

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Australian Ethical share price rises after reporting record inflows

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (ASX: AEF) share price is up more than 4% today after the company reported its…

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Coronavirus News

ASX giants say cutting staff hours will save jobs

| Tony Yoo

Employer body welcomes new JobKeeper rules, while unions reluctantly accept in light of the COVID-19 recession.

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Why Codan's share price has leapt 33% higher so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Codan Limited's share price has gained more than 33% so far in August. We take a look at what's driving…

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Ridley share price flat after annual result

| Chris Chitty

Investors showed little interest in the Ridley share price today after the livestock feed producer released its financial results for…

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Share Gainers

Moneyme share price rockets 21% higher on strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price rocketed as much as 21% higher on Wednesday following the release of its FY…

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Share Gainers

Objective Corp share price rockets to record high on strong FY 2020 result and positive outlook

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price stormed to a record high this afternoon after revealing a strong FY 2020…

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Japara Healthcare shares sink on $292 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Japara Healthcare Ltd share price has fallen 4% today after the aged care provider revealed a $292 million loss.

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Lovisa share price falls as fashion retailer reports sharp drop in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares have fallen more than 3% today after the retailer released its full year results.

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