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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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Retirement

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three that top brokers think you should buy next week...

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3 ASX shares of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) wsa one of my ASX shares of the week this week.

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How to buy winning ASX dividend stocks for 2020

| Regan Pearson

Here’s how to hunt out long-term winning dividend stocks like Ramsay Health Care (ASX: RHC)

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 index last week...

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Syrah reveals FY 2020 production plans

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price will be on watch on Monday following the release of its third quarter…

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WiseTech Global responds to J Capital short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price will be on watch on Monday after firing back at a short seller…

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The Donaco share price catches on fire as it swings to profit

| Tom Richardson

Donaco International Ltd (ASX: DNA) shares take off.

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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 lower on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

Why the IOOF share price is jumping higher today

| Brendon Lau

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) share price is among the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)…

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Xero share price up as it wins single biggest client ever

| Tom Richardson

Xero signs global top 10 accounting firm with "tens of thousands" of clients.

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Top fundies say ASX banks are "not the right place to have your money"

| Sebastian Bowen

According to top fund managers, ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) might not be the best place…

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Insiders have been buying Myer and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and these ASX shares this week...

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Who's afraid of the RBA? Savers and Afterpay investors as shares sink

| Tom Richardson

It's getting hairy for WAAAX investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, IOOF, Opthea, & Whispir shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price and the Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price are two of four storming notably…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Fluence, LiveTiles, & St Barbara shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price are two of four…

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Have we seen the last RBA interest rate cut?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have we seen the last interest rate cut from the RBA?

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Afterpay share price crunched on RBA investigation

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen on news that the RBA is going to investigate the…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and two other ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay share price is down 20% in just three days

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has sunk 20% lower in just three days. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

Event Hospitality share price flat on strong quarter of profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) offers a 4% trailing yield.

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ASX 200 lunch time update: Afterpay, CBA, & St Barbara lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares have been on the…

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Share Gainers

Why this exciting small cap ASX tech share raced 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Limited (ASX:WSP) share price has been on fire on Friday. Here's why it has rocketed higher...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Northern Star share price falls after Echo takeover update

| Ken Hall

Despite falling lower in this morning's trade, is the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price in the buy…

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Share Gainers

Opthea share price rockets 9% higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price has rocketed higher following the release of a bullish broker note out of Goldman…

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Share Gainers

IOOF share price climbs after APRA appeal update

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price is one to watch this morning after a positive update on its…

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Why I'm buying Flight Centre shares

| Mitchell Perry

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price has dipped 9% this month. Here's why I think Flight…

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Share Fallers

St Barbara share price sinks lower on production guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has come under pressure on Friday after downgrading its production guidance...

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Share Fallers

Sydney Airport share price lower despite solid traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has edged lower despite releasing a solid traffic update...

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Analysts pick top ASX stocks for the quarter

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from global capital group Canaccord Genuity recommend their top ASX stocks slated to outperform for the quarter.

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Will the mass slaughter of racehorses trample Tabcorp's share price?

| Brendon Lau

Images of the killing and abuse of racehorses on an industrial scale around the country will make many sick to…

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Why the Strike Energy share price surged 350% over the September quarter

| Tom Richardson

Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) made big gas finds at West Erregulla-2.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Seven West Media announces merger with Prime Media Group

| James Mickleboro

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price will be on watch after announcing a merger with Prime Media Group…

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Tassal has Queensland growth plans to boost share price

| Tom Richardson

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price is flat over the past year but the aquaculture group's expansion plans…

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Why short sellers are targeting WiseTech Global and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are one of three ASX shares being targeted by short sellers. Here's why...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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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 lower on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Isentia share price flat despite news of multiple big new client wins

| Tom Richardson

Is ISentia a turnaround story?

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