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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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Resources Shares

Expert says oil price falling to -US$100 not so crazy after all

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are leading the rebound in the S&P/ASX 200 Index this morning, but one expert warns that crude…

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Santos and these ASX shares just impressed the market with their quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and these ASX shares are storming higher after the release of their quarterly updates this morning...

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ASX 200 follows Wall Street higher | Have we passed the bottom? | Recovery will be brutal | ASX stock of the day hiding in plain sight

| Bruce Jackson

The ASX 200 is surging higher again. Ecommerce companies emerging as huge winners from the coronavirus crisis. A month ago…

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Share Gainers

You would have doubled your money had you invested in these 3 ASX shares just a month ago

| Michael Tonon

An investment in any of these 3 ASX shares would have more than doubled your money over the last month,…

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Share Fallers

Why API, Blackmores, Challenger, & Ramsay shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares are two of four dropping lower today. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Carsales, FlexiGroup, Lynas, & Volpara are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Carsales share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is zooming higher on Thursday following the release of a trading update. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Forget WAAAX or FAANG: This ASX share is up 184% in 1 month

| Ken Hall

ASX shares were hammered lower in March, but why has this $500 million wagering share surged 184.03% in the space…

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Ramsay Health Care share price tumbles lower: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price has returned from its trading halt and is dropping lower. Is this…

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 shares have been crushed during the coronavirus pandemic: Is now the time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price may have rocketed higher over the last 30 days, but these ASX 200 shares are…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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ASX 200 snaps losing streak, ends flat

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished the day flat, ending the losing streak over the past few days this week.

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⏸️ Investing

Retail turnover smashes records, which ASX retail shares are reaping the rewards?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A preliminary report from the Australian Bureau of Statistic (ABS) shows that Australian retail turnover surged 8.2% in March.

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Is it too late to buy A2 Milk Company shares?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is up 33% in 2020. Is it too late to buy the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy right now...

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Beach, Freedom Foods, & Metcash shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

As the oil price collapses, ASX investors are betting on a huge recovery by piling into this little-known ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

As the price of crude oil recovers from falling into negative territory, ASX investors are betting on an oil ETF.

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Share Gainers

Why AVITA, Perseus, Spark, & WiseTech shares are climbing higher

| James Mickleboro

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four climbing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

RBA warns of 'difficult days' to come for Australian economy

| Kate O'Brien

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned of “difficult days ahead” but says the Australian economy will recover.

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech Global share price is pushing higher despite the selloff

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after the release of a trading update...

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: should the government bail out failing ASX companies?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should the government be bailing out struggling ASX shares like Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH)?

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Why I would buy Commonwealth Bank and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors...

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Share Market News

Are Flight Centre, Qantas, & Webjet shares bargain buys?

| James Mickleboro

Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) bargain buys?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that bucked the market yesterday

| Ken Hall

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slumping 2.46% lower on Tuesday, these 3 ASX 200 dividend shares beat the…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk Company share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could be on the move on Wednesday after upgrading its guidance for…

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Best Shares

2 ASX shares I plan to hold beyond 2030

| Michael Tonon

When I buy ASX shares, I'm looking to hold them for the long term. Here's why I plan to hold…

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Share Market News

Market close: ASX 200 drops another 2.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell by another 2.5% today as the share market continues to fall due to…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week...

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Capital Raising

How to pick the next ASX stock to do a COVID-19 emergency capital raising

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is topping its global peers when it comes to capital raisings during this trying COVID-19 market shakeup and…

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Share Market News

No government bailout for Virgin as talks continue

| Sebastian Bowen

The Federal Government will not be bailing out Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH), instead pursuing a market-based solution.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Kogan, Nearmap, & Qantas shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why DEXUS, Metcash, Sydney Airport, & WiseTech are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Webjet shares push higher on Virgin Australia update

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after providing an update on its impact to the…

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How COVID-19 is impacting Kogan, Premier Investments, & Virgin Australia

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) and these ASX shares right now...

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Share Gainers

Nearmap share price rockets higher after revealing FY 2020 cash flow breakeven target

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is rocketing higher after announcing cash flow break even plans for FY 2020...

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BHP share price on watch after strong third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price will be on watch this morning after releasing its third quarter update...

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Why the WTI crude oil price crashed to minus US$40.32 a barrel

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could come under pressure after the WTI crude oil price crashed…

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Coronavirus News

What does Afterpay's business update tell us about the BNPL sector?

| Lina Lim

What does the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) business update mean for the buy now, pay later sector?

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ASX 200 drops 2.5% in rough start to the week

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 2.5% today in what was a rough start to the week for the Australian…

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Share Market News

Here's how Kogan is performing during the coronavirus pandemic

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its third quarter update…

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