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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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Earnings Results

Why did the AMP share price just crash more than 13%?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

AMP share price smashes new multi-year highs

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares have enjoyed a remarkable 14 month run higher. But why?

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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 stock just hit a 14-year high following an upgrade from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

You’d have to go all the way back to May 2010 to find the ASX 200 stock trading at higher…

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Financial Shares

Zip or Block shares: Which is the more profitable company?

| Zach Bristow

We've crunched the numbers.

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Financial Shares

Here are the latest AI initiatives that could help drive Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how AI could provide a real boost for the investment bank.

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Financial Shares

This is my top ASX bank share pick for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

There is one ASX bank share I’d want to buy.

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Financial Shares

A director just bought $9.7 million of this ASX 200 share!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has just received significant backing from one of its leaders.

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Recent Financial Shares News

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Financial Shares

Does Macquarie rate IAG Insurance shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The insurer's share price has slumped this week.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for household deposit growth for the big 4 banks?

| Samantha Menzies

Household deposit growth has accelerated over the past two years.

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Broker Notes

After crashing more than 21% yesterday, does Macquarie rate Helia shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the big dip on Helia shares? Here’s Macquarie’s latest share price forecast.

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Financial Shares

How much upside does Macquarie top for AMP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this popular stock?

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Financial Shares

What's the hype around Generational Development shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Several fund managers have listed the share as their 'top pick'.

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Financial Shares

With a 3.8% dividend yield, does Macquarie rate QBE shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Can QBE shares continue to outperform in FY 2026? Here’s Macquarie’s latest forecast.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 28% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors rushing to the exits again? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

What's happening with the IAG share price today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the IAG share price today. But why?

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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and Iran-Israel ceasefire lift ASX 200 financials to new peak

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week, gaining 1.82% and reaching a record high.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp shares push higher on big leadership news

| James Mickleboro

The insurance giant has announced changes at the top.

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Small Cap Shares

Forget CBA shares. What about small-cap ASX financial shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts discuss 2 small-cap ASX financial shares that are up by more than 40% in 2025.

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Financial Shares

Challenger shares fall on big APRA news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this stock on Friday.

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Broker Notes

2 buys and 2 sells in the ASX 200 financials sector: analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal what the experts think of these ASX 200 financial shares.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie tips around 40% upside for GQG Partners shares

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could deliver big returns.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie tips 17% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish about this stock. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and blockbuster merger push ASX 200 financials sector to the top

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 1.95% gain.

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Financial Shares

Up more than 900% in 5 years, can this ASX All Ords financials stock go higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The share price of this company has left others behind in the dust.

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Financial Shares

HMC Capital shares are down 50% in 2025, can they turn around?

| Kevin Gandiya

HMC Capital shares have plunged more than 50% this year, but with solid investments in energy, private credit, and data…

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Financial Shares

Forget the Big 4 banks and buy these 2 compelling ASX 200 financials stocks

| Kevin Gandiya

The Big 4 banks might be steady, but if you’re after real growth in financials, here are two modern, scalable…

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Financial Shares

Buy this surging ASX 300 stock before the next interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more upside from this surging ASX 300 stock.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX All Ords stock surged yesterday

| Samantha Menzies

Investors sent this ASX All Ords stock flying higher. But why?

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Financial Shares

Does Macquarie tip more upside for Suncorp or IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie analysed the outlook for both Suncorp and IAG shares in the year ahead.

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Financial Shares

Why this $2 billion ASX 200 stock looks undervalued today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this ASX 200 company is poised to ‘unlock some decent value’.

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Financial Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

What’s expected of investment bank Macquarie?

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Financial Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade IAG shares to neutral?

| Samantha Menzies

The IAG share price is down this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IAG share price lifts off on strategic alliance approval

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares are racing higher in Thursday’s sinking market.

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Financial Shares

Want a financial stock outside the big 4 banks? Macquarie tips 15% upside for this small cap financial

| Zach Bristow

For those searching on the edges, this name could be worth a second look according to Macquarie.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares a buy, hold, or sell following the RAC WA deal?

| Bronwyn Allen

How does Goldman Sachs rate IAG shares after the $1.35B deal with The Royal Automobile Club?

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Broker Notes

8 alternative ASX financial shares to buy instead of bank stocks: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has put an outperform rating on scores of non-bank ASX financial shares.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price charges higher on $1.35b deal and guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has made a big announcement. Here's what you need to know.

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

Read more »

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Financial Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Pinnacle Investment Management shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Pinnacle could be a contender to continue rising, according to experts.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX financial stock

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a lot of potential.

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Earnings Results

Why is the QBE share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up QBE shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price leaps higher on rising full-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its full year FY 2025 results today. Here's why ASX investors are reacting enthusiastically.

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Financial Shares

Here's what Macquarie thinks QBE shares are worth after reviewing 18 global insurers

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has just issued a new note on QBE shares.

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Financial Shares

Should I buy the dip on Macquarie shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Atop their reliable passive income, Macquarie shares offer growth potential, according to this leading expert.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 19% on shock news

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic this afternoon.

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Financial Shares

This ASX 300 stock is jumping on surprise merger news

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be having a very big makeover.

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Financial Shares

How this quality ASX 200 stock is 'ideally placed' for years of growth

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects more outperformance from this high-flying ASX 200 stock.

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