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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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Share Market News

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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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at the 5 biggest ASX 200 share price gainers last week as the coronavirus pandemic…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, JB Hi-Fi, NAB, & Village Roadshow shares are crashing lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four crashing lower on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, CIMIC, Newcrest, & Saracen shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

2 ASX retail shares that insiders are snapping up

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: JB Hi-Fi & NAB lower, Flight Centre cancels dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have been making headlines on the ASX 200 on…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex share price sinks on rapidly declining jet fuel demand

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price has fallen today following a market update on the impact of its…

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Share Fallers

JB Hi-Fi share price drops 12% on coronavirus update

| Tristan Harrison

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has fallen another 12% after giving a coronavirus update to the ASX.

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Coronavirus News

ASX 200 plunges 8% on open

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has plunged 8% at the open because of the coronavirus outbreak volatility.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre suspends shares and cancels its interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has suspended its shares and cancelled its interim dividend payment...

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria shares plummet 31% following COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today, following a market update on its business performance in…

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Where I would invest $10,000 in the ASX 200 right now

| Rhys Brock

Despite all the recent doom and gloom, there are pockets of real value opening up in the market right now.…

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Share Market News

Santos share price on watch after COVID-19 and oil price update

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch following the release of an update on COVID-19 and the…

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Investing Strategies

3 profit opportunities in a bear market

| Daryl Mather

Falling share prices create unique profit opportunities. Today's ASX is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create wealth for…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 casino shares are on watch on Monday

| James Mickleboro

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX sheds another 13.1% in horror week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap for news on ASX shares, including last week's winner's and losers and a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why Ramsay and these ASX shares just hit 52-week lows or worse

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares sank to 52-week lows or worse last week. Here's why they are hitting new…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Pilbara Mineral Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX right now...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX 200 shares including Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) ahead of a big…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Australia announces second coronavirus package worth $66 billion

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian federal government has another stimulus package of $66 billion to try to support the economy through the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares have just been named as sells by some of Australia's top brokers...

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Share Market News

Another horror coronavirus week: ASX 200 drops 13%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 13% after another painful week after the coronavirus caused more falls.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares have just been given buy ratings by some of Australia's top brokers...

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Share Market News

Retirement hack: 3 simple steps to help you get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a retirement portfolio which provides a growing passive income in older age.

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Coronavirus News

Crown share price on watch, coronavirus exemption removed

| Tristan Harrison

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch after the casino’s coronavirus exemption was removed.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 index last week...

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Share Fallers

Air New Zealand share price plunges 36% on bailout

| Motley Fool Staff

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) share price fell 36% on Friday after the airline received a bailout from the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends Friday 0.7% higher after turbulent week

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished on Friday 0.7% higher, but it was down 13% this week due to coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Could the government nationalise ASX companies?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the government step in and nationalise ASX shares like Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)?

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Share Gainers

Coronavirus volatility: Afterpay share price up 26%

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 25% today, marking continuing volatility for the BNPL operator.

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Share Market News

Why Woolworths, Freedom Foods and Fisher & Paykel shares have fallen today

| Phil Harpur

A closer look at 3 ASX 200 shares that have fallen today: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH),…

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Share Market News

Qantas, NAB, and Domino's shares soar higher today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) up by 4% today at the time of writing, let's take a look at 3…

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REITs

Why Scentre Group shares soared 28% higher today

| Matthew Donald

Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price is soaring today following the release of the ASX REIT's 2020 Earnings and Distribution Outlook.

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Share Market News

Rural Funds shares higher following update and guidance reaffirmation

| Michael Tonon

This morning, Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) reaffirmed guidance and announced its intention to increase guarantee to J&F Australia.

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price rocketed 62% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has returned to form and rocketed 60% higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares will benefit from more children staying home from school?

| Phil Harpur

With more children staying home from school, and the possibility of more school closures, which ASX shares stand to benefit?

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Share Gainers

Why the NAB share price has stormed 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is storming 10% higher on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Monash IVF, ResMed, & Sonic shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares are two of four sinking lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

School closures: ASX shares that will suffer

| Nikhil Gangaram

Certain ASX shares will feel the pain of potential school closures as social distancing measures and reduced demand impact their…

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