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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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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why CAR Group, Peninsula Energy, Star, and Telix shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. Let's see what is making investors buy them.

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Myer, Premier Investments, and Vulcan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Financial Shares

IAG shares higher amid Macquarie tipping a 'strong' first-half result

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why Macquarie is expecting very positive numbers from IAG when it reports next month.

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Energy Shares

ASX All Ords uranium stock rockets 12% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX uranium producer on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is weighing on this high-flying stock on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Opinions

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock in 2025, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

This stock offers everything I want this year, and beyond.

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Share Market News

Best ASX 200 shares vs. best suburbs for property investment in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's get specific about which stocks and suburban property markets delivered the best capital growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for ASX investors...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs while the market sinks on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky market-buckers?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect these ASX 200 shares will gain 13% to 36% in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Myer, Premier Investments, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor start to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

DroneShield stock: Why are short sellers piling in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this defence stock heading for a share price slump?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week on such a down note?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is kicking of the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Boss Energy, Syrah, and Vulcan shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week on a high.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

Value + yield: 2 battered blue-chip ASX dividend shares that demand attention

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be very compelling for income.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock races higher amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received competing takeover bids this month.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 stock hit a 52-week low last week, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the pain, there are a few reasons why this stock could be a turnaround idea.

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Growth Shares

Could this be a millionaire-maker ASX growth stock at 67 cents?

| Rhys Brock

I'll be keeping a close eye on this ASX fintech.

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Opinions

Is this Australian stock poised for a big comeback in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling on this stock to rebound this year.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX 300 stock to deliver a 25%+ return in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a great option for investors right now.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best income in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare gross rental yields across Australia to the dividend yields of the 10 biggest ASX companies.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the strongest sector last week, with market darling Pro Medicus surging yet again.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Opinions

These ASX shares have a legit shot at doubling in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the outlook for these stocks for several reasons.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors this year.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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Record Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market struggles

| Bronwyn Allen

The broader market is in the red on Friday but these three shares are riding high.

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 large-cap shares outperformed their peers in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 16 best ASX 200 large-cap stocks for share price growth last year.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Structural Monitoring shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, GQG, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor finish to the week. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares rocketing 35% to 54% today

| Bernd Struben

Two soaring ASX small-cap shares are setting the bar high on Friday.

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