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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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & NAB higher, Telstra lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Corporate Travel, Premier Investments, & Santos are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are two of four storming higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share rocketed 45% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after reaffirming its guidance despite the COVID-19 outbreak...

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Share Market News

18-year low Aussie dollar brings good news for some ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The AUD has hit a record low exchange rate not seen since 2002. This makes our exports more competitive and…

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Premier Investments share price on watch after record half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing a record half year profit...

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⏸️ High Yield

Buy this high yield ASX 200 share before Tuesday to pocket its 5.8% dividend

| Daryl Mather

To capture the dividend from this high yield ASX 200 REIT it will need to be purchased before it goes…

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Share Gainers

Why these All Ords shares are zooming higher despite the bear market

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and these All Ords shares are zooming higher in 2020 despite the ASX falling into a bear…

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Share Market News

Are ASX shares safer than buying property in a recession?

| Ken Hall

With ASX shares under pressure and interest rates at record lows, here's a few things to consider before you turn…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank responds to the RBA cut by lifting term deposit rates

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has responded to the Reserve Bank's cash rate cut by listing its term deposit rates...

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ASX entertainment shares lose ground to coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

ASX entertainment shares have lost major ground today in another day in the red for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX…

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Village Roadshow flags potential closure of Movie World

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow shares took a dive today falling 31.05% as the entertainment group announced major disruptions to its business as…

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ASX gambling shares lose to risk averse investors

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling shares lost out today in another extraordinary day on the Australian share market.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 falls again on more coronavirus disruption

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell another 3.4% today as the coronavirus continues to infect the market.

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Share Market News

What the RBA governor had to say about today's emergency rate cut

| Kate O'Brien

The RBA cut the cash rate to 0.25% earlier this afternoon while announcing a raft of measures to prop up…

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Share Market News

Which are the best and worst performing ASX sectors in March?

| Michael Tonon

Let's take a look at the best and worst performing sectors in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) since the…

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Share Market News

Woolworths offers Qantas a helping hand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has stepped in to save the day after Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) stands down 20,000 workers…

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Share Gainers

Coronavirus: Here's where investors are seeking safety on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors are seeking safety in ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX :WOW) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Gainers

Why the Netwealth share price rocketed 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has been rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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4 ASX 200 shares defying the market fall today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that have defied the slide in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today…

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