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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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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 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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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Audinate, Jumbo, & oOh!media are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Why the Johns Lyng share price is on the move

| Phil Harpur

The Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX: JLG) share price is starting to move higher today after the company released its…

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Share Fallers

Why MNF, Mosaic, Wagners, & Webjet shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why Spark Infrastructure shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX: SKI) share price is moving higher today after the company released its FY19 results.

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Wagners share price plummets 30% as profits disappear

| Kate O'Brien

The Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX: WGN) share price crashed 30% this morning as half-year profits dived and guidance was downgraded.

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB lower, Appen & SEEK higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), & SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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Why the AUB share price is rising higher today

| Phil Harpur

The AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) share price is rising higher amongst a sea of red on the ASX today…

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FlexiGroup share price lower following half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is trading lower on Tuesday after the release of its half year results this…

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Alumina slashes final dividend by 74%

| Phil Harpur

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price is flat this morning following the release of the ASX miner's full-year FY19…

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HUB24 share price lower despite record half year result

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price has dropped lower on Tuesday despite announcing a record half year result...

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Share Fallers

Why shares in this ASX retailer have crashed 13% today

| Kate O'Brien

Mosaic Brands Limited (ASX: MOZ) shares have crashed more than 13% this morning as the fashion retailer unveiled an uncertain…

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Estia Health share price tumbles after first-half profits fall

| Phil Harpur

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price is tumbling lower this morning after the ASX aged care provider released its 1HFY20…

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Blackmores share price shaky on half year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) share price is on the move this morning, following the release of the health supplements…

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SEEK share price tumbles after warning of coronavirus impact on guidance

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday after releasing its half year results and warning that…

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Excellent REIT just announces another distribution increase

| Tristan Harrison

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX:GOZ) is a great REIT, it just announced another distribution increase.

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Why G8 Education shares fell 5% yesterday

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) crashed 5% lower yesterday as the childcare provider reported lower profits.

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Appen delivers strong profit growth and beats its upgraded guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could be on the move today after releasing its results and beating its FY…

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MNF share price on watch after FY 2020 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance for FY 2020...

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Where I'd spend $10,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $10,000 on Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares this week.

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3 ASX 200 shares that bucked the market downturn yesterday

| Ken Hall

Check out 3 ASX 200 shares that you missed as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) shed more than $50…

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Jumbo share price on watch after announcing deal with MS Queensland

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the announcement of a new agreement…

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Why I would buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares could be good options for income investors in 2020...

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Serko share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price could come under pressure on Tuesday after providing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Here's why ASX growth investors should be careful in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX growth shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) might have an interesting 2020.

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Why CSL might just be the best ASX share for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is still a great ASX share to own in 2020, possibly even…

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Why this ASX gold miner surged 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) share price defied the broader ASX market today to close 8.5% higher…

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This small cap's profit just rocketed 56%

| Tristan Harrison

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) just reported its result which showed that net profit after tax soared 56%.

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Ainsworth Game Technology share price on watch after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price will be on watch on Tuesday following the after hours release of…

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Why this ASX media share tumbled lower today

| Phil Harpur

The HT&E Ltd (ASX: HT1) share price finished 2.96% lower today after the media company released its full-year 2019 results.

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ASX All Technology Index finishes its first day down 4%

| Kate O'Brien

The new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) closed its first day of operation today down 3.80%, echoing the broader market.

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Share Fallers

Gentrack share price falls 9% on CEO departure

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX: GTK) dropped just over 9% today after the software company announced that…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended down on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Technology Shares

Why insiders are buying this ASX tech share

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX tech share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares are up over 80% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have been on fire over the last 12 months. Here's why they are up…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Warning! Warren Buffett thinks shares are overvalued. Time to sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to hear Warren Buffett's latest thoughts on the current market? It seems as though Berkshire Hathaway has been selling…

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Why are Medical Developments shares crashing 11% lower today?

| Phil Harpur

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX: MVP) share price is crashing lower on a day of sharp falls across most…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX share is zooming 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) share price is zooming higher on Monday after the release of its half year results. Here's…

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This ASX mining share just reported 97% earnings growth

| Phil Harpur

The Maca Ltd (ASX: MLD) share price has dropped lower today by 2%, following the release of its results for…

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