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Share Market News

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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Share Gainers

The Nearmap share price is up 70% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is up 70% since the start of the year. Is it too late to…

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 cheap ASX shares on my buy list today

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Xmas comes early for oOh!Media shareholders

| Tom Richardson

oOh!Media shares are still down around 16 per cent over the past year after the company's valuation plunged in August…

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Gold Road, oOh!Media, & THC Global shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price and the THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price are two of four storming…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Orocobre, & Strike Energy shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Limited (ASX:APT) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price are two of four sinking lower on…

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Why you should ignore the noise and buy ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should ignore the headlines and go shopping for ASX shares today

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ASX 200 lunch update: oOh!Media rockets, TPG & Austal lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares have been on the move on the ASX…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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EML Payments share price dips after capital raising

| Ken Hall

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price is falling after raising $93 million from retail shareholders at a steeply…

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Here's why Afterpay Touch has changed its name to Afterpay Limited

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch is now known as Afterpay Limited (ASX:APT). Here's why the payments company changed its name today...

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Top broker rates IPH shares as a 'buy'

| Tom Richardson

Goldman's is tipping the group will grow earnings per share at a 12 per cent compound rate between fiscal 2019…

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TPG share price on watch after FY20 guidance and merger update

| Ken Hall

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price is on watch after weaker FY20 guidance and an update on its…

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Share Gainers

THC Global share price surges 11% higher on cannabis production update

| James Mickleboro

The THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price is surging higher after providing an update on its cannabis production activities...

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2 more ASX shares with multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Gainers

Adairs share price rockets higher on $75.5 million Mocka acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price is zooming higher after announcing the major acquisition of Mocka this morning for $75.5…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto tips another $1.5 billion into U.S. copper mine

| Tom Richardson

Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said: “This is an attractive, high value and low risk investment that will ensure…

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CSL shares on watch after annual R&D update

| Ken Hall

Shares in CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) will be on watch this morning after the healthcare group's latest research and development…

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The ASX 200 financial stock with a $700m cash splash for investors

| Brendon Lau

We are unlikely to see the same sort of capital returns in 2020 as we have this year. But there…

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Share Gainers

oOh!Media share price on watch after earnings upgrade

| Ken Hall

The oOh!media Ltd (ASX: OML) share price is one to watch in early trade after the company upgraded its underlying…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 came crashing back to Earth on Tuesday as the benchmark index shed 150 points (2.19%) to close…

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Rio Tinto share price on watch after RBM and Kennecott updates

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on Wednesday following updates on its Richards Bay Minerals and Kennecott…

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52-Week Lows

Why Prospa and these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) and these ASX shares have just crashed to 52-week lows. Here's why they are sinking lower...

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Share Market News

Black Friday and Cyber Monday break retail sales records

| Motley Fool Staff

The retail sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been stronger than expected, Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) was one to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

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

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Share Market News

Coles and Woolworths under fire over privacy concerns

| Sebastian Bowen

Why Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) are under fire over their 'free' customer loyalty…

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Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate on hold at 0.75%

| James Mickleboro

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 0.75%. Here are three ASX dividend shares that could…

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3 ASX stocks to watch for 2020

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 stocks on the ASX you could buy that are well poised to take advantage of future growth…

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These 2 ASX shares had multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Fallers

The ANZ share price tumbled 10% lower in November

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price fell a disappointing 10% during November. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 reasons I would buy Sydney Airport shares for a long hold

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are 3 reasons I would buy and hold Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares for the long-term.

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Share Gainers

Why FAR, Medical Developments, MGC Pharma, & Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price and the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

What would happen if interest rates started rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would happen to ASX shares if the RBA started raising interest rates again?

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Galaxy, Metcash, & WiseTech shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four sinking…

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Why the Wesfarmers share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares rose 6% in November

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Caltex & WiseTech lower, Western Areas rises

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Woolworths share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price rose 6.5% in November

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Share Fallers

Elixinol share price slumps 6% after sale of Japanese cannabis arm

| Ken Hall

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price has slumped in early trade after the ASX cannabis stock sold its…

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Capital Raising

Uniti Group announces $85 million capital raising for 1300 Holdings acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to acquire 1300…

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