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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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3 defensive ASX shares for a potential September sell-off

| Mark Story

Some predict that once stimulus measures are wound down, we’ll witness another share market sell-down. Here are 3 defensive shares…

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Vista Group share price on watch after flagging organisational restructure

| Cathryn Goh

The Vista Group International Ltd (ASX: VGL) share price is on watch today after providing a COVID-19 update and flagging…

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Meet the ASX stocks to benefit from the new $688m home stimulus

| Brendon Lau

The new $688 million grant to stimulate the construction sector is a fillip to a handful of ASX stocks and…

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52-Week Highs

Why Zip Co and these ASX shares just zoomed to new highs

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these top ASX shares have just zoomed to new highs. Here's why these shares are…

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Westpac share price on watch after AUSTRAC update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch today after an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing update...

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Australia is in a recession: How long will it last?

| James Mickleboro

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed that Australia is in a recession. How long will it last? Here's what you…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.8%, Australian headed for recession

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.8% today, despite the news that it seems all-but-certain that Australia is…

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX 200 stocks to be upgraded to "buy" amid the recession

| Brendon Lau

The government declaring a recession hasn't stopped the S&P/ASX 200 from rallying nor leading brokers from upgrading these stocks to…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Sezzle Inc shares and 2 other small cap ASX techs surge higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here well look at 3 ASX small cap dynamic tech shares, including Sezzle Inc, whic have surged higher today.

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Why I'm not afraid to invest in shares during this recession

| Tristan Harrison

I am not afraid to keep investing during this Australian recession. I still believe that putting my money into ASX…

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Record Highs

Afterpay share price hits a new record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has climbed to a new record high on Wednesday. Is it too late to…

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Why JB Hi-Fi shares and 1 other are a buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Looking for 2 ASX shares to buy with strong long-term growth potential? Here we examine JB Hi-Fi shares and one…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Scentre, Vicinity and Mirvac shares are this week's most traded ASX blue chips

| Daryl Mather

REITs have been our most traded blue chip shares so far this week. After a sharp sell off on Monday,…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Evolution, Newcrest, & Pro Medicus are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Infigen, Qantas, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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ASX 200 up 1%: Big four banks jump, Afterpay hits record high

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Resources Shares

Are our ASX big miners on an earnings upgrade cycle?

| Brendon Lau

Our largest miners may be in a cum-upgrade cycle that could see their share prices keep outperforming for a little…

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1 ASX 200 tech share to buy and hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

The NextDC Ltd share price has soared 39% higher during 2020. Is this ASX 200 tech share now overvalued or…

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Zip Co share price
Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price just zoomed to a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been on fire over the last couple of days. Is it too…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infigen Energy share price rockets 36% higher following takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX: IFN) share price is flying higher this morning in response to a takeover bid by…

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JobMaker is coming. These 3 ASX 200 shares could benefit

| Chris Chitty

As part of its JobMaker program, the government has flagged changes to industrial relations laws. These 3 ASX 200 shares…

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Amaysim share price soars 18% on mobile subscriber acquisition

| Cathryn Goh

Yesterday, the Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) share price was making headlines after the company responded to media speculation regarding…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these top ASX tech shares are on fire in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares have been smashing the market in 2020. Here's why these shares are…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This embattled ASX 200 company could be the next M&A target

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price surged for the second day on rumours that it may be a takeover…

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ASX 200 rises 0.3%, Zip rockets higher

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rises 0.3% today, the share price of Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) rocketed higher by 38.7% in…

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Share Fallers

Why Coles and Woolworths shares were flat in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share prices were flat in May,…

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Why the Bubs share price is up 65% in 2 months

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has been a very strong performer over the last two months. Here's why…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 long-term impacts of near-zero interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates on hold today at 0.25%. Here are 3 impacts of…

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3 things ASX investors need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The RBA left rates at a record low of 0.25% today as expected but there are three things you should…

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2 cheap ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Daryl Mather

These 2 ASX shares are trading at a discount despite solid company performance during lockdowns. Could they represent value buying…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares were among the best performers in May, surpassing the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of these 4 shares that had a fantastic month in May. Here's why they…

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price rockets 44% higher on U.S. expansion news

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday after announcing its expansion into the US via…

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Could Goldman Sachs' 2020 predictions for the US share market spell the end of the ASX 200s remarkable rise?

| Sebastian Bowen

How long can this ASX 200 share market rally continue? If you ask investing bank, Goldman Sachs the answer is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Decmil share price is plummeting 50% today

| Cathryn Goh

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX: DCG) share price has been cut in half today following the successful completion of its…

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Is the a2 Milk share price too high to buy?

| Phil Harpur

The A2 Milk share price has been one of the standout performers during the coronavirus crisis. Is it too late…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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