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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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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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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

Is the Afterpay share price still a better buy than Zip Co?

| Ken Hall

Which company's shares are the best "buy now, pay later" option on the ASX in 2019?

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Share Market News

Earnings season preview: Afterpay, Nanosonics, Ramsay, & Wesfarmers

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) is amongst the many companies scheduled to release their results next week. Here's what to…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors should sell next week...

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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The ASX stocks that can defy the raging Trump trade war

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is set to crash on the escalating trade war, but there are some ASX…

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Share Market News

Earnings season weekly review: A2 Milk, Altium, Costa, SEEK, & WiseTech Global

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Altium Ltd (ASX:ALU) were amongst the companies releasing their earnings last week…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price were amongst the best…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price and the IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

How I would build a basic ASX growth portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is one of the shares I would use for a basic ASX growth portfolio.

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⏸️ Investing

1 simple step to boost your chances of making a million with dividend stocks

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could simplify your investment decision-making process and boost your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Vocus share price in focus as it hits FY19 earnings guidance

| Saran Likitkunawong

The Vocus Group Limited (ASX: VOC) share price lifted 10% to $3.20 on Thursday, before pulling back slightly in today's…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs raises Pro Medicus share price target

| Tom Richardson

Is Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) too expensive?

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The BWX share price is going gangbusters on this short-seller-busting forecast

| Tom Richardson

BWX shares are going nuts, but not because its profits just collapsed in half.

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Why you should look at Sonic Healthcare shares for long-term growth

| Tyler Jefferson

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) boasts a healthy performance from its Australian assets, strong growth overseas, and plenty of cash…

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Results: Iress delivers stable half-year performance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Iress Limited (ASX: IRE) share price is relatively flat after the company announced its financial results for the 6…

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Top broker reiterates buy rating on Domino's shares

| James Mickleboro

One top broker thinks the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price could climb 20% higher from here...

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Ardent Leisure share price drops on mixed earnings result

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:ALG) share price fell nearly 5% in early trade before bouncing back slightly after the company…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent Group, BINGO, BWX, & Goodman Group shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price and the BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Share Market News

Why I like Accent Group shares for big dividends & a 25% annualised return

| Tom Richardson

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) has offered big dividends and double-digit profit growth.

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Share Fallers

Why Bravura, Costa Group, Hansen, & Lynas shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price are two of four…

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52-Week Highs

Strong earnings sparks Viva Energy share price to hit new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Viva Energy REIT (ASX: VVR) share price hit a new 52-week after a strong half-year result from the group.

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Share Market News

Is it time to retire these 3 ASX 200 market darlings? 

| Lina Lim

Are the glory days over for the A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2M), Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) and CSL Ltd…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that broker have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Boral seals $86 million deal ahead of its profit results

| Brendon Lau

Don't be distracted by Boral Limited's (ASX: BLD) $86 million asset sale that will increase its exposure to the US…

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Share Fallers

Costa Group share price hammered 16% lower on soft earnings

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price was hammered 18% lower this morning as earnings headwinds loom.

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Goodman Group & Wesfarmers higher, Costa sinks

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS), Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares have been on the move on…

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iSentia share price rebounds on turnaround plans, profit guidance

| Tom Richardson

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX: ISD) forecasts EBITDA between $20 million to $23 million in FY 2020.

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Share Gainers

Why the ResApp share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price rocketed 30% higher today after the release of a positive update on its…

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Goodman Group leads REIT results with 11% profit increase

| Ken Hall

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) reported a strong increase in operating earnings despite a property market downturn.

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Share Gainers

LiveTiles share price higher after announcing partnership with GO1.com

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has pushed higher on Friday after announcing a new strategic partnership...

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Alumina share price opens lower after reporting 26% profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price will be on watch today after the company reported a 26% drop in…

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Share Fallers

Mayne Pharma share price lower after posting $280.8 million loss in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has tumbled lower after making a $280.8 million loss in FY 2019...

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Share Market News

Hansen share price tumbles on profit report

| Tom Richardson

Hansen (ASX:HSN) is guiding for strong growth on the back of its Sigma acquisition.

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Share Gainers

After climbing 18% in 2 days, is WiseTech the best WAAAX stock?

| Ken Hall

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed 18.7% higher in just 2 days - but is the…

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Share Gainers

Bravura Solutions share price higher after reporting strong profit growth and acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price has charged higher this morning after reporting strong profit growth in FY 2019…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus share price popped 16% yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) share price rocketed 16.14% yesterday to $30.58 per share as the ASX200's top performing…

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Share Fallers

Why the Regis Healthcare share price fell despite meeting profit guidance

| Ken Hall

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price fell on soft underlying earnings from the aged care group.

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Share Market News

Results: BWX posts 50% decline in profit but expects strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price will be on watch after the release of its full year results which included…

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