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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

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Opinions

If I were in my 50s I'd buy these compelling ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these options are appealing for people planning for retirement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible start to the week for investors this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Hansen, Lynas, and Selfwealth shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Has the latest Aussie retail sales data locked in an RBA interest rate cut in February?

| Bernd Struben

Will Aussie investors enjoy lower interest rates in February following the latest retail sales print?

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Magellan, Resolute Mining, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just plunged 12% on FY 2025 production woes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is taking a sharp fall on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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Opinions

Where will Wesfarmers shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this business keep impressing the market?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks I'm thinking about buying in February

| Tristan Harrison

I’m considering these shares for passive income.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further gains from ANZ?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to tumble on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

These top ASX shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are so bullish on these names this week.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 4.3% gain.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares had a month to forget. Why were investors selling them? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Got $7,000? The best Australian stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for your hard-earned money this month.

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Opinions

Should you buy GQG and Telstra shares in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were on fire last month. Why were investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Worried there are no great-value ASX shares left to buy? Our Foolish writers reckon these five are worth a good…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another top day for ASX investors this Friday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX All Ords stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Lendlease, Mesoblast, St Barbara, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Medadvisor, Origin Energy, and Pointsbet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The market is offering a great price for owners of NAB.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips these ASX 200 shares to rise 35%+

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is recommending investors buy these stocks this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record high this Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

19 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs as market peaks

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark ASX 200 hit a new record high on Thursday.

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Record Highs

Big news: The ASX 200 Index just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how it happened.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX shares that brokers say have 30% (or more) upside in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are tipping these ASX stocks for significant price rises in the new year.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hits all-time high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Xero has plenty left in the tank...

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX stock could rise 30% and pay a 10% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett thinks this beaten down stock could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Share Market News

Aussie inflation is falling! Now when will the RBA finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation sliding, will the RBA now cut interest rates in February?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Credit Corp, Mineral Resources, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Karoon Energy, Mach7, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marching higher following first 2025 US Fed interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are now considering the Fed’s next interest rate move in March.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 energy shares racing higher on strong quarterlies

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday. Let's see what is happening.

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