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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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Why the Wesfarmers share is beating the ASX 200

| Daryl Mather

The Wesfarmers share has out-performed the ASX 200 over the past 12 months. Here are some of the reasons it…

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Record Highs

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, and Pushpay shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares just hit record highs...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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ASX 200 falls 0.9%, Afterpay share price hits new record

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.9%. Despite that, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price hit a new all-time…

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Is the Cochlear share price in the buy zone now that it's down 23%?

| Phil Harpur

The coronavirus caused a sharp reduction in elective surgeries, but numbers are improving. Is the Cochlear share price in the…

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Top brokers have just downgraded Carsales.Com and these outperforming ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) snapped a two-day winning streak which wasn’t helped by broker downgrades of a number of…

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Reserve Bank of Australia almost halted property sales in April

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considered shutting the Aussie housing market in April. Here's what this RBA news means…

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Share Gainers

Turners Automotive share price races 28% higher on FY20 results

| Cathryn Goh

The Turners Automotive Group Ltd (ASX: TRA) share price was a standout performer on the ASX today after the financial…

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Pushpay share price jumps nearly 10% on updated guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay share price is up almost 10% today after the payment system provider released upgraded guidance at its annual…

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52-Week Highs

The a2 Milk share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy this market…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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ASX stock of the day: The AFG share price surged 16% after merger clearance

| Kate O'Brien

Following the ACCC granting clearance for the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) merger with Connective, the AFG share price…

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Why the Boral share price could be set for more growth in FY21

| Toby Thomas

Here are 3 reasons why I remain bullish that the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) will turn the corner in FY21.

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Up 250% since March: is it too late to buy Kogan shares?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has had an amazing ride on the ASX over the last few months. Increasing over 250%…

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Australian unemployment jumps to 7.1%

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is trading lower today after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a sharp jump in the unemployment…

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Should you buy Domino's shares right now?

| Phil Harpur

Domino’s shares have recovered since the early stages of the pandemic. Stores globally are re-opening but are its shares in…

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ASX 200 down 1.3%: Big four banks tumble, Afterpay tipped to go higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Splitit share price rockets 33% on new Mastercard deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is on the rise today after the buy-now-pay-later provider announced a partnership with…

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Afterpay, Mesoblast, and Temple & Webster are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are two of four pushing higher on the ASX on…

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Share Fallers

Why Air NZ, Carsales, Pendal, & Star shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Zip Co and these All Ords shares have doubled in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and these All Ords shares have more than doubled in value in 12 months despite the coronavirus…

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Share Fallers

Are these beaten down ASX shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these beaten down ASX shares right now? I think you…

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2 ASX shares to buy for increased Australian travel

| Daryl Mather

Limiting ourselves to Australian travel looks set to be the norm for a while. These 2 shares could benefit from…

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2 fast-growing ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 fast growing ASX tech shares to consider buying right now: Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH)…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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Westpac share price on watch after dumping its Pendal stake

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on Thursday after announcing the complete divestment of its Pendal Group…

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ASX 200 finishes higher by 0.8%, Carsales share price driven up by FY20 guidance

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) climbed higher by 0.8% today. One highlight was Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) revealing what it expects…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Share Gainers

5 ASX shares that would've made you a fortune in 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) has made its investors a fortune over the past 5 years. Here are 4 more ASX…

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Resources Shares

Why I think Bellevue shares are 'gold' for your portfolio

| Daryl Mather

Warren Buffett's famous No.1 rule is "never lose money". I like the prospects that Bellevue Gold shares bring in sticking…

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Why I'm watching the Super Retail share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Although the retail sector is struggling, Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) has managed to navigate the coronavirus pandemic strongly.…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 shares to be downgraded by leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clawing back from earlier losses but there are some ASX stocks that are underperforming…

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Why I think Xero shares are a great long-term buy

| Phil Harpur

After assessing the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) business model and recent financial performance, are Xero shares are a great long-term…

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This is why the Altium share price could be a buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Altium has continued to perform reasonably well throughout the coronavirus. Here's why I think the Altium share price is a…

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Forget bank interest, try these ASX 200 dividend shares!

| Chris Chitty

With most banks paying less then 2%, investors should consider these high-quality ASX 200 dividend shares to grow their wealth.

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Here's where this ASX fund manager sees value for investors

| James Mickleboro

This ASX fund manager owns the shares of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC), and these companies....

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Why the Beacon Lighting share price is soaring 22% today

| Cathryn Goh

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX: BLX) share price is charging higher today after the retailer announced bumper second-half sales…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Is the CSL share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The CSL share price rose strongly over the past 12 months to February but has since trended downwards. Is the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infigen Energy share price jumps 9% on rival takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX: IFN) share price is climbing today after the company disclosed a takeover offer from a global…

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