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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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Recent Share Market News

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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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What's sent WiseTech's share price up 36% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Logistics software provider WiseTech Global's share price has gained more than 36% so far in August. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Polynovo share price sinks lower despite doubling sales in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is dropping notably lower on Wednesday despite doubling its sales in FY 2020...

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2 top ASX shares I would buy now for shareholder value and dividend growth

| Aaron Teboneras

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and one other are top ASX shares in the buy zone right now.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 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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New research sheds light on consumer spending outlook

| Bernd Struben

New research from AMP Capital's Econosights provides revealing insights into the outlook for Australian consumer spending.

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Hydrix and Zip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Hydrix Ltd (ASX:HYD) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bravura, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Whitehaven Coal share price crashes to 52 week low following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Whitehaven Coal share price plunged more than 12% lower today after the company released it results for the 2020…

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'Destroyed': AMP faces more sexual harassment allegations

| Tony Yoo

A former junior staffer alleges systemic molestation, bullying and silencing at the investment giant.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 into Zip shares in March, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

How much would a $10,000 investment in Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares in March be worth today? And are…

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ASX 200 down 1.25%: Big four banks tumble, Cleanaway impresses, Whitehaven disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Cardno shares tank 11% despite beating guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) share price has tanked more than 11% in early trade despite the company beating guidance…

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Flexigroup share price in trade halt ahead of capital raise

| Toby Thomas

Trade in the Flexigroup share price has halted today after the buy now, pay later provider announced FY20 results and…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Cleanaway, Worley, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Jumbo share price drops lower on flat FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its full year results for…

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Zip share price surges 20% on eBay partnership

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price has soared by 20% in morning trade following the company's announcement of a new major partnership…

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APA Group share price dips despite FY20 earnings growth

| Chris Chitty

The APA Group share price is falling today, despite the company reporting earnings growth in the 2020 financial year.

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Cleanaway Waste share price climbs after earnings, dividend up

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is on the climb today after the company released its earnings…

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Coronavirus News

ASX company boss forced into COVID-19 hotel quarantine

| Tony Yoo

After fleeing the madness of Melbourne, he will be detained in Queensland after losing permission to avoid isolation.

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan share price storms higher on strong FY 2020 result and guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after releasing a strong FY 2020 result and…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Why I think JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and 1 other are quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio…

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