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With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Gold hits new high – here are 3 ASX gold shares set to benefit

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price has hit a new high of US$2028 per ounce. We take a look at 3 ASX gold…

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Calidus share price edges higher on Warrawoona announcement

| Chris Chitty

The Calidus share price has edged higher today after the company announced it is set to begin construction at its…

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Northern Star, PointsBet, & Splitit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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2 of the best online shopping ASX shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 leading online shopping ASX shares that have seen their share price surge in recent months.

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ASX 200 down 1.15%: NAB downgraded, Telstra asset sale, gold miners rocket

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Maggie Beer share price surges 23% on Coles agreement

| Matthew Donald

The Maggie Beer share price has soared in early trade after announcing an agreement to launch prepared meals in 400…

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4 coronavirus-resistant blue chip ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Now more than ever, investors are seeking quality as a shield to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Let's look at…

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PointsBet share price jumps 4% on new US deal

| Phil Harpur

The PointsBet share price jumped 4% in early trade, following the company's announcement of an important new agreement in the…

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TPG and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Why these 2 ASX shares are well-positioned to buy and hold for long-term growth.

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit share price is zooming 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is zooming higher after completing a $90 million placement that will be used to…

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Qantas share price lower after Virgin Australia announces future plans

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is dropping lower today after Virgin Australia announced plans for a stronger more…

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ResMed and 1 other 5-star ASX 200 share to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why these 2 quality ASX 200 shares are worth adding to your ASX share portfolio this month

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Telstra share price on watch after major asset sale announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch today after announcing a major asset sale to Centuria…

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Reporting season metrics to watch for JB Hi-Fi

| Daryl Mather

Investors are expecting JB Hi-Fi to have a bumper year this reporting season due to work from home and online…

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These ASX shares are actively fighting coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

As the battle against coronavirus becomes a war, we take a look at 2 ASX shares actively involved in the…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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This is the only ASX sector tipped to report earnings growth this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The August profit reporting season is described by some as the worst ever for the ASX, but this may not…

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ASX 200 jumps 2% higher, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped 2% higher today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price soared more than 5%.

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Integrated Research share price hits record high – should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

Today's trading has seen the Integrated Research share price hit a record high. Here's why I think it still has…

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Woolworths provides update on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has announced how stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will impacts its operations...

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Here's why gold miner Tesoro's share price hit a record high today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Tesoro Resources Ltd (ASX:TSO) has surged more than 15% today on drilling results

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Why the Redbubble share price is trading higher today

| Matthew Donald

Redbubble shares are up 3.85% today, possibly on the back of strong performance by its eCommerce website

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Earnings season: What to expect from the CSL FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what could make or break the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price this earnings season...

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4 things you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate decision was inline with expectations, but this doesn’t mean it didn’t offer any…

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Openpay share price up 16% on partnership with MSL Solutions

| Chris Chitty

The Openpay share price was up today following an announcement by the company that it has formed a partnership with…

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Afterpay and Qantas were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Why this ASX gold share is soaring

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Emetals Ltd's share price is surging on strong drilling results at its Twin Hills Gold Project in…

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price surges 8.5% higher: Is it too late to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been a strong performer on the All Ordinaries on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Recce share price jumps 15% on positive data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Recce share price jumped nearly 15% higher today on news out of the company before being sold off to…

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3 ways to play the skyrocketing tech shares

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are booming but I believe many should have much further to run. Here are three diversified tech investments…

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Pensana Metals share price up 14% following drill results

| Chris Chitty

The Pensana Metals share price is up today following the release of positive drilling results at the company's Angola mining…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Alterity Therapeutics share price rockets 70% on new data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Alterity share price has surged more than 70% in early trade after the company released new clinical data regarding…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Indiana Resources share price jumps to 3-year high on acquisition news

| Brendon Lau

The Indiana Resources Ltd (ASX: IDA) share price surged to a more than three year high this morning on the…

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How will Victoria's stage 4 lockdowns impact ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Victoria’s stage 4 lockdown rules come into place tomorrow night. We take a look at the possible impact on a…

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Fortescue, Kogan, & Nearmap shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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3 quality ASX tech shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I would buy WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and 2 other quality ASX tech shares right now

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ASX 200 jumps 2%: Big four banks rebound, Wesfarmers update, Afterpay rockets

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why the IncentiaPay share price surged 65% yesterday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The IncentiaPay share price closed yesterday’s trading session 65% higher after the company announced a new strategic partnership.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Perseus Mining, Prospa, & Spark shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) and Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) shares are two of four dropping lower on the ASX on…

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