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Share Market News

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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Share Gainers

Why Paradigm, Resolute, ResMed, & Serko shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price are two of four ending the…

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Serko share price bolts 38% on successful placement

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO) share price has bolted more than 38% in early trade after successfully completing a share…

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Share Fallers

Why Althea, Australian Pharma, Cleanaway, & Strike Energy sank lower

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price and the Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price are two of…

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Share Gainers

Carsales share price drives higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is racing higher on Friday following its AGM update...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB & ResMed higher, Cleanaway sinks

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares have been making moves on…

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Cleanaway share price tanks after earnings warning

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cleanaway share price has tanked in early trade after the comapny cautioned shareholder of softer FY20 earnings ahead of…

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Share Market News

Strike, Warrego share prices lower despite West Erregulla 2 update

| Tom Richardson

Strike and Warrego Energy are exciting investors after discovering what they claim could be Australia's richest gas fields by quality.

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Share Gainers

Resolute Mining share price jumps 10% on Syama update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has charged higher following a positive update on its Syama operation...

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Share Fallers

Should you buy this small cap ASX share for its 8.1% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price has dropped 1% today. This means its shares now offer a fully franked 8.1%…

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3 things you missed on the ASX yesterday

| Ken Hall

A quick catch up on all of the biggest events and share price news from an enormous Thursday of trade…

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Share Fallers

Althea share price crushed after Aphria dumps 37 million shares

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been crushed. Should you avoid the cannabis company?

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Is Paradigm the real deal blockbuster biotech?

| Tom Richardson

Paradigm is a speculative biotech business exciting investors with news over its Zilosul drug's potential to treat osteoarthritis.

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ResMed shares higher after earnings beat

| Tom Richardson

ResMed is quickly becoming one of Australia's biggest listed companies. What's behind its phenomenal success?

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52-Week Highs

Why Sydney Airport and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares and two others have just hit 52-week highs or better...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY), ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Why the Livehire share price rebounded today

| Tom Richardson

Liverhire is still struggling to deliver the scalability small-cap enthusiasts require.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher 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 higher on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why this ASX cannabis share price is in limbo today

| Kate O'Brien

Trading in shares of Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) has been halted amid reports that a major shareholder and…

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Share Market News

3 growth shares rated 'strong buys' by brokers

| Tom Richardson

What are the best ASX growth shares?

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Share Market News

Is the IOOF share price rebound a sign of things to come?

| Kate O'Brien

IOOF has suffered through a period of negative publicity, which has played out in its share price. But signs of…

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4 ASX shares undergoing buybacks. Are they a buy?

| Mitchell Perry

A closer look at 4 ASX companies currently undergoing share buy-back programs, including Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ).

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as sells...

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Share Fallers

Why Bravura, Mirvac, Qantas, & WiseTech shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

Crown shares flat, blames media for disappearing whales

| Tom Richardson

Could Crown Sydney be a huge hit for investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, JB Hi-Fi, Phoslock, & Star Entertainment shares charged higher

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price and the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price are two of four charging…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSG share price rockets 30% higher on Fuji Xerox takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The CSG Limited (ASX:CSV) share price has rocketed 30% higher following a takeover approach from Fuji Xerox...

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & JB Hi-Fi higher, WiseTech lower

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares have been making waves on the…

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Share Market News

Is JB Hi-Fi the worst short on the S&P/ ASX 200?

| Tom Richardson

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) hits a record high.

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Splitit shares are up 120% in 2 months: too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is up 120% in two months. Too late to invest?

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Share Gainers

Dicker Data share price storms higher on massive guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price is storming higher after upgrading its full year guidance materially...

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3 small-cap ASX tech shares to watch

| Lina Lim

Three ASX Tech shares that may not be in the ASX200 but deserve a place on your watchlist

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price races higher on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is racing higher following a very strong first quarter update...

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3 explosive ASX growth shares I am waiting to buy

| Lina Lim

Why I'm waiting for pullbacks in the Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) and Dubber…

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Share Fallers

Qantas profits to be hit by Hong Kong protests and US-China trade war

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is descending today after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

iSignthis reveals 4C but shares are suspended in the twilight zone

| Tom Richardson

Will iSignthis return to trade?

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Share Fallers

Galaxy share price pushes higher after announcing strategic review

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has pushed higher. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Helloworld share price higher on strong Q1 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price has surged higher following a strong Q1 update and guidance increase...

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Webjet boasts B2B business can go gangbusters, CEO buys shares

| Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares could be a buy.

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AFG share price dives as ACCC readies for merger review

| Kate O'Brien

The ACCC is preparing for its review of the proposed merger between two of Australia’s largest mortgage broking groups.

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Serko announces half year result, capital raising, & Booking.com deal

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price will be one to watch when it returns from its trading halt...

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