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Share Market News

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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Why Nearmap's share price surged by 50% in May

| Phil Harpur

The Aussie tech sector and Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) has had recent strong gains. See why Nearmap’s share price has…

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Technology Shares

Openpay share price surges 29% higher after BNPL provider reports record month

| Cathryn Goh

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is charging higher after announcing a new funding facility and record results…

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Up 70% in May: is the Southern Cross Media share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) shares rocketed 70% higher in May but is the Aussie media group in…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Freedom Foods, Scentre, & TPG Telecom are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday.…

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ASX 200 up 0.6%: NAB charges higher, ACCC investigates Qantas acquisition

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Real wealth from 3 roaring mid caps in May

| Daryl Mather

Building real wealth comes from carefully buying into early stage companies. Here are 3 promising mid caps with explosive growth…

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3 things that could impact ASX 200 shares this June

| Sebastian Bowen

A new month and a new season! Here are three things to watch out for on the ASX 200 share…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OneVue share price skyrockets 60% after Iress launches $107m takeover offer

| Cathryn Goh

The OneVue Holdings Ltd (ASX: OVH) is flying higher this morning on the back of a takeover deal by Iress Ltd…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay share price rockets 50% in May, is it in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rocketed 52% higher in May but is there still time to buy for…

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, CSL, Fortescue, & Star shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Why these 3 ASX 200 blue chips could be set for growth this week

| Daryl Mather

The MCSI has several of the world's most watched indexes, and 3 ASX 200 blue chips were drafted on Friday.…

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Share Gainers

Why this exciting ASX 200 tech share is pushing higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update. Here's…

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Why the price of these ASX travel shares soared over 30% since mid-May

| Phil Harpur

ASX travel shares in Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) are up 30% with…

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Share Fallers

Qantas share price lower on ACCC investigation

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is trading lower on Monday after the ACCC provided an update on an…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX retail shares surged over 25% in the past 2 weeks

| Phil Harpur

Here’s why these ASX retail shares, including Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1), surged over 25% in the last two weeks.

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5 ASX 200 winners and 3 losers from last week

| Daryl Mather

The market had several double-digit ASX 200 winners last week while decliners were generally in single digits. The current rally…

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Share Gainers

The Webjet share price jumped 35% in May: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price was on fire in May. Is it too late to buy the travel booking…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Top ASX Stock Picks for June 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in June 2020. Here is what they…

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ASX investors brace to ride the next wave of "irrational exuberance"

| Brendon Lau

Better strap in and be prepared to ride the second wave of “irrational exuberance” fellow Fools! Valuations are looking stretched…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in May. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in May...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to sell next week. Here's…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Looking for a strong ASX buy to build wealth? Here are two; Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Telstra…

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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2 ASX shares to buy for strong retirement income

| Phil Harpur

Looking for retirement income through ASX shares? Let's consider BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).

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Westpac isn't ruling out negative interest rates in Australia

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) economics team has suggested that the Reserve Bank could take interest rates into negative territory...

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Where to invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've got $20,000 to invest in ASX 200 shares, here are a few of the top companies I'm watching…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

The TPG share price is up 26.68% in 2020. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price has been rocketing in 2020 so far. Is there still time to…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this fund manager have been buying on the ASX this month...

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX 200 share this week. Here's what you need to…

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Why this ASX 200 share is up 8% and poised for more explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has popped nearly 9% after announcing an increase in revenues and an increase…

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price under threat from a potential multi-million dollar earnings hit?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is showing little signs of stress even as the miner faces…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares a buy after falling 12% in 2 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Kogan, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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