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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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Share Market News

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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Coronavirus News

Nanosonics share price on watch after coronavirus update

| Michael Tonon

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a business update in…

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Share Gainers

Why the NEXTDC share price rocketed 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after successfully raising $672 million to support its growth...

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Share Market News

3 safe ASX dividend shares to buy during the coronavirus crisis

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be safe options for income investors during the coronavirus crisis...

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates share price on watch after being hit with class action

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch after being hit with a class action by…

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Coronavirus News

3 good news stories from the ASX 200 yesterday

| Ken Hall

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) falling lower on Thursday, these 3 ASX 200 shares provided a good news…

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Share Market News

This ASX retail giant is the latest to cancel its dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price will be on watch after it announced the cancellation of its dividend...

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Share Market News

BHP and Santos on watch after President Trump puts a rocket under oil prices

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could jump higher after President Trump put a rocket under oil…

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Best Shares

Is this the only ASX share worth buying?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is one ASX share worth buying during the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Woolworths is losing ground to Metcash and Coles: UBS

| Brendon Lau

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) are gaining an upper hand against market leading Woolworths Group…

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Share Market News

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 Market News

Are franking credits on the chopping board to help the budget?

| Tristan Harrison

Could franking credits be sacrificed to help the budget stay in reasonable shape during this difficult time?

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Share Market News

What does Australia's soaring $500 billion debt mean for the ASX?

| Lina Lim

Australia's debt is set to soar as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. What does this mean for the…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, NAB, Sydney Airport, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on the ASX on…

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Santos, St Barbara, & Stanmore Coal are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

ASX media shares feel coronavirus heat

| Kate O'Brien

ASX media shares are feeling the effects of the coronavirus downturn despite record numbers of Australians looking for entertainment while…

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Coronavirus News

Innovation through crisis

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crises can serve as a catalyst for major innovations.

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Share Market News

Will Wesfarmers acquire one of these ASX companies in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) planning to acquire one of these popular ASX shares after selling down its Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) stake?

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares feel coronavirus pressure

| Kate O'Brien

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares have opened 7% lower this morning after the company withdrew guidance due to coronavirus…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after successfully completing its institutional placement...

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Coronavirus News

ASX investors have more to fear from Chinese share market than Wall Street

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is set to fall deeper into a bear market on a weak US trading session.…

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Capital Raising

NEXTDC to raise $672 million to meet rising data centre demand

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a $672 million equity raising to…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after naming its new chief executive officer...

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Share Market News

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has halved in value over the last five years. Is now the time…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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Coronavirus News

Experts think this could be the next market to crash by 20%

| Brendon Lau

This market could soon follow the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in to a bear market due to the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

3 reasons sitting on your hands might be a smart move

| Lina Lim

Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may be better off sitting on their hands, for now.

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Capital Raising

Should you buy into the desperate Webjet capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) annouced a deeply discounted capital raise to keep the company afloat through the coronavirus crisis. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu announces half year FY20 results and equity raising

| Kate O'Brien

Kathmandu Holding Ltd (ASX: KMD) has released its half year results and at the same time announced a $207 million…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX auto shares a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus crisis could make ASX auto shares like Caresales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) a long-term buy as lenders loosen restrictions.

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Share Market News

Qantas shares rise despite news of ASIC investigation

| Kate O'Brien

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) shares are up this morning, despite news the airline is under investigation by ASIC.

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Share Market News

Why Jumbo, Monash IVF, Regis Healthcare, & Ramelius are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Redbubble, Santos, & Scentre shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Qantas share price fell 41% in March: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily during the month of March. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Why the Jumbo Interactive share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has been bouncing around on Wednesday after the release of a trading update…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price jumps 12% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after the release of an FDA update this morning...

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Share Market News

Transurban share price on watch after withdrawing distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after it withdrew its distribution guidance for FY…

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