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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Share Market News

I would buy Commonwealth Bank and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths shares on watch after hospitality arm closes, 8000 workers stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) has stood down 8000 workers following the government shut down on pubs, clubs, and hotels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

Start of a recovery? ASX 200 finishes Tuesday 4.2% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished up 4.2% today, does this mean the share market is about to recover?

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares record mixed performance in unprecedented conditions

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares are making tough decisions as coronavirus threatens their survival. We take a look at how four ASX…

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Share Market News

A top fund manager has been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

A top fund manager has been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX 200 share following the coronavirus crash...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 bear market rules to make money on the ASX

| Daryl Mather

Even bear markets have patterns to them. These 3 rules will help you to make money on the ASX today…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares and two others as buys on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Ansell and Challenger shares all rise strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX 200 companies that have seen strong share price rises today: Corporate Travel Management Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price rocketed 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares zoomed 37% higher today...

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Magellan share price is buoyed 10% on strategic update

| Kate O'Brien

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has lifted by more than 10% after an update outlining its…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

2 ASX baby product shares for a post-lockdown boom

| Daryl Mather

Australia is looking at months locked indoors with only each other for company. In my view, this is a good…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could still succeed in a coronavirus lockdown

| Rhys Brock

Although each day seems to announce tighter and tighter restrictions on the economy and our everyday lives, businesses will still…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX 200 share zoomed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price has been a very strong performer on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up…

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Nick Scali, OceanaGold, & Virgin Money are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX tech share has popped 20% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Citadel Group Ltd (ASX: CGL) have surged over 20% this morning as the company told the market it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Northern Star higher, Woolworths lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Baby Bunting, Paradigm, & Saracen shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Defensive Shares

2 deep value defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| Daryl Mather

Shrewd investors are looking for ASX defensive shares to ride through the coming recession. Shares that make money no matter…

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Share Fallers

Why the GrainCorp share price crashed 56% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price has crashed 56% lower on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are being sold off…

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Share Market News

Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Cleanaway withdraws FY20 guidance, share price up 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is up 4% after withdrawing its FY20 guidance due to the coronavirus.

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Share Market News

2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two ASX healthcare shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) that have performed very strongly over…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm share price rockets 17% higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up 17%…

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Share Fallers

How does coronavirus impact the ASX Ltd share price?

| Ken Hall

Despite ASX shares being hammered by coronavirus fears, the ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price has largely held its value...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

Despite the coronavirus crash, ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) are holding their value. Should…

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Share Market News

This ASX share just deferred the payment of its dividend until October

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after its trading update and announcing a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday....

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price outlook: assessing CEO Eisen's letter to shareholders

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is down amid COVID-19 uncertainty. We assess the main points from CEO Anthony Eisen’s…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 starts the week with a fall of 5.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 5.6% at the start of the week due to the ongoing coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Sonic, Sydney Airport, and Clinuvel post strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at four ASX shares that have defied the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sell-off and have seen strong…

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas share price crashed 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price was out of form and crashed 13% lower on Monday. Here's why its…

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Coronavirus News

Which ASX shares could be most impacted by the global credit crunch?

| Daryl Mather

As the global economy slows, so too does the flow of cash. ASX companies with a high debt load are…

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2 ASX 200 companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis – Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS)…

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Coronavirus News

2 safer ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two of my current top ASX shares to buy, which offer a hedge against the current…

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Share Market News

Why doing nothing at all in this ASX share market crash is absolutely fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why doing nothing is a great way to invest in the 2020 ASX stock market crash.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

Last week saw extreme volatility take hold of the ASX as the coronavirus pandemic reached new levels in Australia. Here…

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Coronavirus News

Now may be the time to buy shares, says Credit Suisse

| Kiryll Prakapenka

The coronavirus COVID-19 sell-down has prompted some ASX 200 investors to consider adding to their equity portfolios, as the mass…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX lithium miners Galaxy and Orocobre are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Lithium miners Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) are both sinking lower on Monday. Here's why...

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