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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price is racing higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on course to finish the week on a high. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price charges higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has pushed higher after announcing a new acquisition...

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⏸️ Investing

2 key lessons from this ASX reporting season

| Lina Lim

My two key learnings that every investor should know about from this year's ASX 200 reporting season.

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Record Highs

Coles share price hits a record high: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: NIB added to ASX 100, Jumbo & Polynovo added to ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

The likes of Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF), Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV), and Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) will…

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52-Week Highs

Kogan and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of three hitting a 52-week high this week. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

The 2 ASX 200 stocks that can easily score a share price re-rating

| Brendon Lau

Those looking for buying opportunities might be interested in two S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks that top brokers think could…

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Share Fallers

Appen shares are down 20% in a month. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is down 20% in just over a month. Time to buy?

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Share Market News

Is the Boral share price a buy after falling 10% in 2019?

| Chris Chitty

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is down 11.3% in 2019 so far, making it a good time for…

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Share Market News

Why the Nanosonics and ResMed share prices are hitting record highs this week

| Tom Richardson

Why do profit margins matter so much?

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay Touch share price just stormed to a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price just climbed to a new record high. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

S&P/ ASX200 / All ORDINARIES jump on US / China trade talk plans

| Tom Richardson

The S&P/ ASX200 (ASX: XJO) got a boost from reports about the US / China tariff war.

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Share Gainers

The Bubs share price is up 140% in 2019: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has been on fire in 2019. Can it keep on going?

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal share price crashed 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has crashed lower today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 best mid-cap shares over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) and Z1P Co. Ltd (ASX: Z1P) make the list.

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Share Market News

This global supermarket giant is about to disrupt Woolworths, Coles and Aldi

| Tristan Harrison

Global supermarket giant Kaufland is about to hurt Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW), Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) and Aldi.

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Myer, Nanosonics, & TPG Telecom shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price and the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price are two of four storming…

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Share Fallers

Why CYBG, Pilbara Minerals, Sigma, Whitehaven shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB) share price and the Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price are two of four dropping notably…

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Share Market News

3 books to help build serious wealth on the ASX

| Regan Pearson

How to find and invest in companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH).

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

The Yancoal share price is down 25% in 2019. Should you buy?

| Chris Chitty

The Yancoal Limited (ASX: YAL) share price is down 24.7% in 2019, making it a good time to buy.

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Share Market News

3 blue-chip shares I'd buy for income today

| Tom Richardson

Scentre Group Ltd and Macquarie offer decent yields.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: CYBG sinks, ANZ & TPG Telecom higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares have been on the…

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Bank Shares

Why the share price of this ASX bank stock just crashed

| Brendon Lau

Talk about a run on the bank! It’s an ugly day for this ASX bank stock as it crashed to…

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Share Market News

Is the Oil Search share price a buy?

| Tyler Jefferson

The Oil Search (ASX: OSH) share price is already up 2.32% in early trading today. Is it a buy?

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Share Gainers

This ASX cannabis share is smoking the market with a 300% gain in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been an impressive performer since its IPO. Here's why its shares have been…

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Share Fallers

Why lithium miner Pilbara Minerals dropped 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has dropped lower after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Gainers

Magellan share price up 4% on positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price has been a strong performer again on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Results: Sigma share price slips on FY 2020 guidance update

| Tom Richardson

This morning Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) released its results for the half-year ending July 31, 2019. Below is a summary of…

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Share Market News

Results: Myer returns to profit growth but continues to suspend its dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price will be one to watch this morning following the release of its full…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why the Hong Kong leader's climbdown & Brexit vote could see ASX travel shares soar

| Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) are Brexit hit, while Corporate Travel Management Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why the Woolworths share price fell today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price dropped 1% to $36.38 today, but there's no need for shareholders to…

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Share Market News

Why Xero can even make accounting look sexy at #Xerocon Brisbane

| Tom Richardson

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has been on a tear.

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Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 11% today and now 250% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been on fire again on Wednesday and has now stretched its year…

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Share Gainers

The Coles share price is up 24% in 6 months: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price has been on fire over the last six months. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

Aussie billionaire puts the screws on BHP over climate change

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is under pressure from Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes over its support of coal lobby groups

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