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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you own any of these ASX 200 winners in FY25?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks turned a $10K investment into more than $60,000 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

These fast-rising ASX 200 stocks could be on their way to 10-bagger status.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. Australia's metro and regional real estate markets.

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Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

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Bank Shares

Which is the only ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie expects to outperform in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a tough year ahead for the ASX 200 banks, with only one expected to outperform.

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Share Market News

Which magnificent 7 stock would I buy today with $5,000?

| Kevin Gandiya

One stands above the rest.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

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Bank Shares

Fresh high of $192: Here's how many records CBA shares have hit in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's record count for 2025 is getting ridiculous.

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Recent Share Market News

Share Gainers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price up 7% after doubling full year profits

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after doubling its profits in FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Market News

Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price on watch following FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Respiri Ltd (ASX:RSH) share price is on watch after the company announced it's received US FDA clearance for its…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price on watch as dividends resume

| Brooke Cooper

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on watch after the company released its half-year results and resumed paying…

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after its restructure update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone after its restructure update this week? Here's what…

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Capital Raising

Why the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price is in a trading halt after the company announced capital raising and…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 crash anniversary: 5 of the best performing shares of the last 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been 12 months since the worst day for ASX 200 shares in the coronavirus crash. Here are 5 of…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could surge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could push higher on Tuesday after naming a new cornerstone shareholder...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price will be on watch today following a business update. We take a…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers, including healthcare business Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

The WAM Active (ASX:WAA) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM active share price hit a 52 week high today. The company has detailed strong demand for its SPP…

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Share Market News

Two ASX 200 banking and mining shares to own as inflation lurks

| Bernd Struben

With inflation on the horizon, this fund manager says ASX 200 mining and banking shares should be in your sights.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs, Crown soars, Mineral Resources drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen after a solid day today. The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sank 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX: PH2) share price was sinking today following the company's completed placement. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Gainers

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is up 6% as its chair gets on board

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is soaring today after its chair more than doubled his personal investment in the…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up after AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia

| Marc Sidarous

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up today as the Australian government approves use of its COVID-19 vaccine…

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Share Market News

Why did the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price drop today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price was falling today as the company announced it's launching a redeemable notes offering. Here's the…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is up 150% in just 2 days

| James Mickleboro

The IDT Australia Limited (ASX:IDT) share price was on fire again on Monday and stretched its two-day return to a…

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Share Gainers

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price rockets 22% higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

One of the best performers on the ASX market this year has been the Pursuit Minerals Ltd (ASX: PUR) share…

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falling despite good news

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is falling today despite news of the Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine's maiden production.

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Broker Notes

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price about to sizzle?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price be about to soar over the next 12 months? The buy now, pay…

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Share Fallers

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is under pressure on Monday following the floods in NSW and Queensland...

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Share Market News

Why the Horizon (ASX:HRZ) share price rocketed 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Horizon (ASX: HRZ) share price is up taking off today, up 5% this afternoon. We look at the deal…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price is up 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Dotz Nano Ltd (ASX: DTZ) share price is up 10.91% after good regulatory news for the company's COVID-19 testing…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Myer (ASX:MYR) share price comeback continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The Myer (ASX: MYR) share price is popping today, up 6%. Here's the tea on this ASX retail department store's…

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Energy Shares

Top broker issues buy alert on Santos (ASX:STO) and these ASX energy shares

| Brendon Lau

The crash in oil-exposed ASX shares is creating a near-term chance to make a quick buck, according to Morgan Stanley.…

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Freedom Foods, QBE, & Singular Health are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares are two of four sinking on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price has exploded 40% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price has exploded 50% in a week. We take a look into what is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is up 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is rising today after news from the company of a $1.1 million government…

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Share Market News

Netccentric (ASX:NCL) share price soars on Shopify links

| Daniel Ewing

The Netccentric (ASX: NCL) share price is rising today as the company announced a landmark agreement with e-commerce giant Shopify.

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price falls on Greensill update

| Mitchell Lawler

The QBE (ASX: QBE) share price has dropped 2.1% today after the insurer clarified its exposure to the now insolvent…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is under pressure on Monday and could have fallen into…

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Share Market News

Why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) share price is up slightly following a gas discovery at one of its wells. Here's…

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Share Market News

Retail trade was down 1.1% in February. What does that mean for Coles (ASX:COL) and others?

| Marc Sidarous

Last week, the ABS released data showing Aussie retail turnover was 1.1% lower in February, with food retail taking the…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Crown, Dotz Nano, & Galan Lithium are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price set for a recovery?

| Kerry Sun

Could investors expect a recovery for the Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price in the short-medium term? Here's what the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying higher in late morning trade. We take a look at the energy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.35%: Crowns surges, ANZ & CBA settle class actions

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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