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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 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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How to invest on the ASX after retiring

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are some ideas and concepts to help you invest on the ASX after retiring.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 down on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Has the Fisher & Paykel share price run out of gas?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH) share price may have topped after being sold-off today after opening…

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Why these heavily shorted stocks of 2019 can outperform in 2020

| Brendon Lau

This probably isn’t a good year for short-sellers. Our market is not only trading near record highs but several of…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Why the South32 share price is falling today

| Motley Fool Staff

Why the South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is falling today

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New Hope share price falls despite Colton Project court win

| Motley Fool Staff

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price is down around 1% despite a positive update relating to the Colton…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The CogState Limited (ASX: CGS) share price surged after the brain health testing company reported a record level of sales…

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Share Fallers

Why cannabis company Elixinol Global is down 25% in just two days

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price is crashing lower again this week. Here's why its shares have been sold…

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Is now the time to buy these ASX cannabis shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have had a bad run in the second half of 2019. We take a look at two ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Northern Star, OZ Minerals, & Speedcast are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, Jumbo, Lendlease, & Regis Healthcare are crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price are two of four crashing…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap share is the best performer on the All Ordinaries today

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price is charging higher on Friday. Here's why it is the best performer on…

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Why you should add this ASX healthcare company to your Christmas wish list

| Rhys Brock

The share price of healthcare company ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) recently raced to an all-time high of $22.91. Here’s why…

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA, Jumbo, & Lendlease lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are on the move on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the AMA Group share price is crashing 18% lower on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) share price is crashing lower on Friday after the release of a disappointing market update...

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Here's what Trump's impeachment means for the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the impeachment of Donald Trump means for the ASX share market

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⏸️ Investing

What top ASX shares are analysts eyeing up for 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from Bell Potter recently released a report detailing their outlook and top ASX stock picks for 2020. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Regis Healthcare share price tumbled 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of a disappointing trading update...

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Share Fallers

Jumbo Interactive share price crashes 15% lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has come under pressure on Friday after the release of a trading update...

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Lendlease share price sinks lower on Engineering business sale news

| James Mickleboro

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price is sinking lower after announcing the sale of its troubled engineering business...

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Share Gainers

CIMIC share price higher on Rio Tinto contract win

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher after winning three major contracts from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)...

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Share Gainers

Can Zip and Afterpay shares double again in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares have been soaring in 2019 - but can they…

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Record Highs

Will CSL overtake CBA as the largest ASX 200 stock in 2020?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 healthcare group CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) could be poised to end the ASX banking sector's stranglehold as the…

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Sydney Airport share price on watch after traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch after the release of its November update...

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52-Week Highs

Why the IMF Bentham share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX: IMF) share price hit a new 52-week high yesterday after a positive investment update from…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Catch up with a recap of the biggest ASX 200 news, announcements and events that you missed on another big…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX cannabis share crashed 13% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price was the worst performer on the All Ordinaries on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Lendlease announces it's going to divest its engineering business

| Motley Fool Staff

Construction and infrastructure business Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) has announced that it’s going to divest its Engineering business.

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⏸️ Investing

Forget the Lotto! Why investing in ASX gambling shares is a better bet

| Nikhil Gangaram

To many people who aren't experienced in the stockmarket, investing in the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) carries the same risk…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Aussies have never been this rich and we are about to get richer

| Brendon Lau

Australians have never been this rich! Household wealth in the September quarter jumped to a record high and it's heading…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Why the Next Science share price has surged more than 6% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Next Science share price has surged more than 6% following the company's signed distribution agreement in the US.

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, Next Science, Service Stream, & Village Roadshow are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price and the Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) share price are two of four pushing…

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Share Fallers

Why AusCann, Appen, Beach, & Strike Energy are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price are two of four sinking…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Village Roadshow shares jump 19% higher on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) shares are surging higher on Thursday following the receipt of a takeover offer...

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Why Australia's strengthening economy could mean no RBA cuts in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA may not cut interest rates in 2020 as Australia’s economy strengthens, according to the latest ABS unemployment stats.

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Share Market News

Can the a2 Milk success story continue in 2020?

| Phil Harpur

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been growing at a very impressive rate and there are…

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