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Opinions

Should I buy Brickworks or Soul Patts shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Both of these stocks offer a two-for-one deal.

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Share Market News

Falling interest rates: The winners and losers

| Laura Stewart

How well is your portfolio positioned for rate cuts?

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Opinions

Navigating stock market volatility: Should I stay fully invested?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to stick or twist with our holdings?

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 bank bosses fear RBA interest rate cuts could be over

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next interest rate decision on 1 April.

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Opinions

Is the Trump trade over?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the excitement over the US President’s policies died out?

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Share Market News

Is it time to jump back into the ASX stock market? This fund manager thinks so

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors wait or invest following the market sell-off?

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Opinions

Here's how much share markets are down this month (and what I'm doing as a long-term investor)

| Sebastian Bowen

Market sell-offs don't always mean there are bargains to be found.

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 escaped a market correction?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 9.43% from its record high last month to what may have been the trough last Thursday.

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Recent Share Market News

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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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Opinions

Why I made this ASX share the biggest position in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This stock offers virtually everything that I want from an investment.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financial shares lead the market amid Federal Budget and election call

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week with a 2.55% gain.

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Opinions

Should I buy Brickworks or Soul Patts shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Both of these stocks offer a two-for-one deal.

Read more »

Magnifying glass on a rising interest rate graph.
Share Market News

Falling interest rates: The winners and losers

| Laura Stewart

How well is your portfolio positioned for rate cuts?

Read more »

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Retail Shares

What to expect from Wesfarmers in the next 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has made significant progress. What’s next?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week for ASX investors today.

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ETFs

VanEck Global Defence ETF up 31% since November as defence spending ramps up

| Sebastian Bowen

As most investors would be aware, it's been a rough few months for the stock market. Since the start of…

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Orthocell, QBE, and Ramelius shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

ASX gold shares rally on another fresh record for the gold price

| Sebastian Bowen

This corner of the market is dominating today.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Corporate Travel, Incitec Pivot, and Pro Medicus shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But 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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52-Week Lows

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking to a new 52-week low today following an update

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a poor finish to the week. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares in focus: 3 key takeaways from Bunnings investor day

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the main event this week.

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Share Market News

3 smart ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares that could be top picks according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an unhappy Thursday for ASX investors.

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Opinions

Pro Medicus shares drop 7%: falling knife or buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

The healthcare tech company has had a painful March.

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Share Fallers

Why Domain, Mesoblast, Pro Medicus, and Tuas shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Up 38% in 2025, why this ASX 200 tech stock could surge another 39%!

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more strong outperformance from this surging ASX 200 tech stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Healius, Neuren, and Reject Shop shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

Up 50% in a month, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock surging again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold miner is surging on Thursday even as the market sinks. But why?

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Share Market News

Core Lithium shares race 5% higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX stock is up 100%+ on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This share is catching the eye on Thursday. Let's see what is happening.

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Share Market News

Is this the best ASX sector to invest in for 2025?

| Steve Holland

For many ASX investors, 2025 hasn’t been a great year so far. But one sector is shining bright.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Market News

Key ASX dividend shares to compound wealth over 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors could do very well from these top dividend shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a big session for ASX shares this hump day.

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Share Fallers

Why KMD, Paladin Energy, Sovereign Metals, and Tuas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Orthocell, Vulcan, and Wildcat shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just got a welcome boost from the latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are responding bullishly to the latest Aussie CPI print. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Up 300% since 2022, do Codan shares have further to run?

| Laura Stewart

Where will Codan go from here?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share is a 'quality stock to put in your bottom drawer'

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has good things to say about this blue chip.

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Opinions

2 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have revealed two ASX 200 stocks worth owning in a quality portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another mild day of gains for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Down nearly 20% in 2 days: What is Macquarie saying about James Hardie shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in ASX building materials giant James Hardie are falling after news of a major acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Gold Road, Helia, and Life360 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, James Hardie, New Hope, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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