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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

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX:GOR) share price and the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price were amongst the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price were amongst the worst performers on the…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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5 ASX20 shares investors loved in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX20 represents the largest 20 companies on the ASX by market capitalisation. Here are 5 ASX20 shares investors loved…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Jumbo, OM Holdings, & Resolute shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Fallers

Why ARQ Group, Australian Ethical, Objective Corp, Panoramic are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price and the Panoramic Resources Ltd (ASX:PAN) share price are two of four…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, Jumbo, & Resolute higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APX), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX mining share is racing higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The OM Holdings Limited (ASX:OMH) share price is racing higher on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Forget the lottery and Bitcoin. I'd buy and hold undervalued growth shares today

| Peter Stephens

The world economy’s growth potential could make now the right time to buy stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share jumped 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is on course to end the week on a high. Here's why its…

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Independence Group share price higher after Panoramic takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price is higher after providing an update on its takeover of Panoramic Resources Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why the Liquefied Natural Gas share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price is pushing higher on Friday after providing an update on its Vietnam…

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Will the Boxing Day sales give ASX retailers a boost?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Retailers were expected to have experienced a record breaking Boxing Day sales period yesterday. Here are 2 ASX retailers that…

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My top 5 ASX shares to buy right now

| Ken Hall

As we look to build out our portfolios for the year ahead, check out my top 5 ASX shares to…

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Share Gainers

Are Carsales shares still a buy?

| Phil Harpur

The Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price has risen by an impressive 60% since the beginning of the year. So,…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and these ASX shares recently...

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Share Gainers

These All Ords shares have doubled in value in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these All Ords shares have more than doubled in value in 2019...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Forget gold! Here's where I'd invest today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think there are better risk/reward opportunities than gold at the present time.

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Are you making this 1 simple investing mistake like the average Australian?

| Ken Hall

Many of us investors never like to admit our flaws. However, nearly all of us are vulnerable to this one…

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10 more top ASX shares to buy in 2020

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD), Xero Limited (ASX:XRO), and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are three of ten ASX shares to buy in 2020...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this month...

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What do low interest rates mean for your ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

In a record low interest rate environment, where should you be allocating your capital to maximise your return on investment…

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Can the Xero share price double again in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has been outperforming on the ASX 200 this year, but can the Aussie…

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Forget saving money! I'd rather follow Warren Buffett to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Adopting Warren Buffett’s investment style could catalyse your retirement portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bailador share price went up more than 6% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX:BTI) share price increased by 6.7% after making an announcement about SiteMinder. 

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3 simple steps to make a reliable passive income from dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your income returns and reduce overall risk when investing in dividend stocks.

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Mirvac announces $200 million Melbourne development purchase

| Motley Fool Staff

On Christmas Eve, Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) announced that it has secured a new development opportunity in Melbourne. 

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this month...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Limited (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have been rated as buys by leading brokers this month...

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Novita, Paradigm, and Xero are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Novita Healthcare Ltd (ASX:NHL) share price and the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, Ellex Medical Lasers, Resolute, & Speedcast are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Ellex Medical Lasers Ltd (ASX:ELX) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four…

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Insiders have been buying Jumbo Interactive shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares after the recent collapse in its share price...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Woodside & Westpac higher, Xero lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are making a splash on…

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Why I regret selling my Tinybeans shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Tinybeans Group Ltd (ASX: TNY) share price has surged more than 260% from where I had previously sold. The…

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Share Gainers

Woodside Petroleum share price higher on Uniper LNG supply agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is pushing higher after announcing a long term supply agreement with Uniper...

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A top fund manager owns these ASX shares. Should you?

| Michael Tonon

Here's why Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) are currently in the top 20 holdings…

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Corporate Travel Management share price lower after announcing US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is trading lower on Tuesday after announcing the acquisition of US based…

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Share Gainers

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price higher on study update

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is pushing higher following the release of an update on its Zircon study...

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