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Share Market News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX small-caps could be where the next wave of returns comes from

| Leigh Gant

Looking beyond the ASX 200? Small-caps could offer more room for growth and more chances to outperform.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'll be watching like a hawk this earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks will tell us a lot about the share market this month...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I would buy in February

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's 3 quality ASX 200 shares to watch this month as market conditions shift.

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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Why this buy-rated ASX energy share is tipped to more than double in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this rebounding ASX energy stock to rocket 104% in 2026. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Pinnacle, and Telix shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular shares right now.

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Opinions

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This sell-off is a great buying opportunity.

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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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Growth Shares

These 4 ASX 200 stocks could jump another 70% to 80% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are expected to rocket higher.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks jumping higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors shrugged off the broader market retrace and piled into these three ASX 200 stocks this week.

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Lotus Resources, REA, and Web Travel shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, HMC Capital, ResMed, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff and are pushing higher on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Web Travel share price crashing 41% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Web Travel shares today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher after Glencore merger collapses

| James Mickleboro

The parties couldn't come to an agreement.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Top broker forecasts another 83% upside for this outperforming ASX All Ords tech stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects outsized gains from this ASX All Ords tech stock in 2026. But why?

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto confirms no merger with Glencore after review

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto has announced it won't pursue a merger with Glencore, reaffirming its focus on long-term value for shareholders.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX All Ords stocks I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are far too cheap, in my opinion.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX businesses are well-positioned for great growth over the next few years, and beyond.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors lost some of this week's mojo this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

This ASX stock just crashed 24% after a $1.7bn deal. Here's what spooked investors

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors dump Maas shares despite a $1.7 billion dollar deal.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares forecast to soar 100% (or more) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Are any of these in your portfolio already?

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Opinions

Why I'm bullish on these buy-rated ASX shares in February

| Grace Alvino

When execution, growth, and industry trends align, I’m much more willing to lean bullish.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Elders, Maas, and Neuren shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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52-Week Lows

Bargain hunting? Here are 3 ASX 200 shares plumbing 52-week lows today

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these three ASX 200 stocks tumbling to multi-year lows. Time to pounce?

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Capital Raising

Why this ASX uranium miner's shares are frozen today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX uranium miner is halted as the market waits for further clarity.

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Share Gainers

Why Amcor, Lovisa, Regal Partners, and SKS shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares: One I'd buy and one I'd avoid

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my view.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX 200 stock could rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks big returns could be on offer with this name.

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have a lot of positives going for them...

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Share Market News

Champion Iron raises US$100 million for Rana Gruber acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron raised US$100 million from La Caisse to fund its acquisition push for Rana Gruber, increasing La Caisse’s stake…

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Share Market News

Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO in planned succession

| Laura Stewart

Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO, with Mark Allison supporting a well-planned succession until 2027.

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Broker Notes

Why this surging ASX 300 gold stock is forecast to keep on giving

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Credit Corp, PLS, and ResMed shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much do you need to invest to make $500 per month?

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much you’d need to unlock significant passive income.

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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

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares FDA meeting feedback on NNZ-2591 clinical programs

| Laura Stewart

Neuren shares FDA feedback on NNZ-2591 development plans in HIE and PTHS, with next steps and management insights.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

Here's where I'd put $10,000 right now.

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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a strong hump day session today.

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52-Week Lows

3 quality ASX shares to buy after hitting a 52-week low

| Aaron Teboneras

3 high-quality ASX shares have been sold hard and now trade at 52-week lows.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy NAB shares in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant is still a good buy in my eyes.

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