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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Westpac shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is the bank likely to grow earnings?

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How to invest

How to turn small weekly savings into life-changing wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Small investments can turn into big things.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying off a home loan in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

About 36% of Millennials, 27% of Gen Xers, and 24% of Baby Boomers expect to retire with a home loan.

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International Stock News

Billionaire Warren Buffett sold 74% of Berkshire's stake in Apple and has piled more than $4 billion into a "Magnificent" stock that's up over 11,000% since its IPO

| Sean Williams

Let's take a look.

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How to invest

My plan of attack for the next share market crash

| James Mickleboro

Here is a strategy that could help you build wealth if the market crashes.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible end to the trading week this Friday.

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Share Market News

Moody's upgrades Bendigo and Adelaide Bank credit rating: what investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Moody’s upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term issuer credit rating, highlighting strong asset quality and funding profile.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals signs key rail deals to unlock Tower Hill mine

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals has signed major rail agreements to enable development of the Tower Hill open pit gold mine, targeting first…

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Dividend Investing

This 3.3% ASX dividend stock is my retirement safety net

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one stock I'll hold throughout my (eventual) retirement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which gaming share does Macquarie prefer: Aristocrat Leisure or Light & Wonder?

| Marc Van Dinther

Both companies will benefit from the US gaming boom.

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Travel Shares

Why this leading fundie forecasts a big uplift for Flight Centre shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager believes Flight Centre shares are about to take off. But why?

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares tank again as investor call abruptly cancelled

| Cameron England

DroneShield shares are once again under pressure after the company abruptly cancelled an investor call on Friday.

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Opinions

I'm thrilled I bought Soul Patts shares 2 years ago. Would I buy them today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend champion is down 18% from its peak.

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks leaping higher this week despite the slumping market. Let’s see why.

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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 this week.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in FANG+ ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

FANG is an unusual ETF because it provides very concentrated exposure to just a few companies.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, Kogan, Webjet, and WiseTech shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, DroneShield, Lovisa, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock in an AI bubble? The AI giant's fantastic Q3 results and guidance should put that concern to rest

| Beth McKenna

The AI tech leader's Q3 results and guidance indicate that the AI market remains powerful.

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ETFs

Why Morgan Stanley's S&P 500 target forecasts a 19% gain for this top ASX ETF

| Bernd Struben

Morgan Stanley expects the bull run on the S&P 500 Index is only getting started. Let's see why.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie upgrades 2 ASX 200 energy stocks; suggests strong upside

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what investors can expect next.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold share is powering ahead

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see higher returns for next 12 months.

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Travel Shares

How high could the bidding war for Webjet go?

| Cameron England

Two companies have lobbed takeover bids for Webjet, but analysts believe yet another could enter the bidding war.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price collapse leads US$1 trillion crypto crash

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin, Ethereum and most every major crypto are in freefall. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Macquarie tips 16% upside for this ASX small-cap stock

| Tristan Harrison

This small business could deliver significant returns.

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Real Estate Shares

Up 65% this year: Are Charter Hall Group shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Charter Hall Group shares reached an all-time peak on Friday morning.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 23% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Cameron England

Macquarie analysts believe Worley shares are good buying at current levels with steady plans for growth this financial year to…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks getting smashed on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing ASX 200 tech stocks today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate a2 Milk shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this high-flyer.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price plunges 30% in a month but fundie tips 'meaningful upside' ahead

| Bronwyn Allen

After 110% share price growth in FY25, Zip shares have failed to maintain the momentum in FY26.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares tank more than 10% on weaker than expected sales growth

| Cameron England

Lovisa shares have been sold off sharply after same-store sales figures missed expectations.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This AI stock could quietly outperform Wall Street favorites

| Harsh Chauhan

This tech giant may have underperformed the tech sector this year, but investors are missing the bigger picture.

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Earnings Results

Reece 1Q FY26: Revenue growth, profit margin pressures, and a $365m buyback

| Laura Stewart

Reece posted higher revenue but softer profit margins in 1Q FY26.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech Global shares tumbling 4% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is ending the week in the red. Let's find out why.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just bought one of my favorite stocks. Is it time to pile in?

| Geoffrey Seiler

The conglomerate recently opened a large new position in Alphabet.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer is underperforming expectations in FY 2026.

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Share Market News

Sims holds AGM following a strong FY25 earnings report

| Laura Stewart

Sims' FY25 result was aided by strong metals and data centre demand.

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Resources Shares

New critical minerals manufacturer aiming to list on the ASX

| Cameron England

Advanced Energy Minerals, which produces high purity alumina, is looking to raise up to $50 million ahead of a listing…

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International Stock News

AI bubble worries are rising. Nvidia's $31.9 billion profit says otherwise.

| Patrick Sanders

Nvidia may have just put fears of an AI bubble to rest.

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