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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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WiseTech share price pops 10% on FY19 results

| Audrey Thehamihardja

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares have surged more than 10% after the world-class logistics company released its FY19 results…

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Results: EML share price surges on 283% profit growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price has risen almost 10% after reporting profit growth of 283%

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⏸️ Investing

Results: McMillan Shakespeare shares soar 17% on earnings to lead ASX

| Nikhil Gangaram

The share price of McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX: MMS) has surged on the back of stronger than expected results for…

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APA shares edge higher on dividend growth forecast

| Tom Richardson

APA (ASX:APA) shares offer a forecast yield of 4.5% plus some potential franking credits.

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Results: Medical Developments International profit grows 327%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Medical Developments International (ASX: MVP) share price is up today after reporting profit growth of 327%

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Share Fallers

Worleyparsons' share price crashes on its 40%+ profit surge

| Brendon Lau

A big profit number just doesn’t count for what it used to. Here's why the Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) share…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Corporate Travel, Monadelphous, & Nearmap shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four sinking…

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Kogan, McMillan Shakespeare, & WiseTech Global stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday...

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Nearmap shares slump on widening loss

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) has invested heavily in new tech for future growth.

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Results: Carsales share price surges 12% on earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price is up more than 12% today after the company reported FY19 earnings this…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: a2 Milk, Domino's, & Nearmap lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares have been making waves…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Crown Resorts share price pushes higher after posting $368.6 million profit

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price has pushed higher today following the release of its full year results...

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Share Market News

Bapcor shares shoot higher on strong profit growth forecast

| Tom Richardson

Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) is guiding for potentially double-digit EBITDA growth.

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Share Market News

Results: Corporate Travel Management delivers strong profit growth in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has edged lower following the release of its full year results. Here's…

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Service Stream shares on watch after posting 41% lift in earnings

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price could be on the rise today after reporting strong profit growth in FY…

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3 ASX results you might have missed: Asaleo Care, Money3, & Wellcom

| James Mickleboro

You probably saw the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) results, but did you see these results?

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Share Market News

a2 Milk Company delivers more impressive growth in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch this morning after delivering more impressive earnings growth…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Reckon share price rocketed 11% higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN) share price rocketed higher on Tuesday following the release of its half year results. Here’s what…

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Share Market News

IOOF share price on watch after APRA licence update

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after an update on its APRA licence…

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Share Fallers

Is the Class share price a buy after its full year result?

| James Mickleboro

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price dropped lower on Tuesday following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Share Market News

Are Western Areas shares a buy after its 20% jump in profits?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price in the buy zone after its strong profit growth in FY 2019?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Platinum Asset Management posts disappointing 16.7% decline in profits

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following the after market release of…

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Share Market News

Top brokers uncover 2 key findings for the August reporting season

| Brendon Lau

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the unfolding reporting season with top brokers casting their vote…

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Goldman Sachs is unimpressed by Cochlear management's "bullish" commentary

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) shares have jumped since its FY 2019 profit report.

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Citadel shares tumble on "disappointing" FY 2019 results

| Tom Richardson

Citadel Group Ltd (ASX: CGL) is forecasting better times ahead in FY 2020.

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Results: SEEK shares rise on 18% revenue growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price has risen today after the company reported its FY19 earnings

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Share Fallers

Results: Monadelphous share price falls on weaker earnings

| Ken Hall

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price has fallen after a 10% drop in full-year revenue of $1.61 billion…

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Sonic Healthcare shares lift as sales, profits, dividends climb again

| Tom Richardson

Sonic Healthcare (ASX: SHL) is up 10x since 1999.

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Tassal shares halted as it asks investors for $109 million

| Tom Richardson

Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) is planning a big push into prawn farming.

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Kogan, SEEK, & Zip Co shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Ltd (ASX:ALU) share price and the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price are two of four surging notably higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Monadelphous, Saracen Mineral, Virtus Health, & Wagners dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price and the Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

Results: ARB share price rises after 12% profit growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price is up today after the company released its FY19 earnings.

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BHP and 3 other ASX shares to watch this week

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) is 1 of 4 ASX stocks investors should watch as they report this…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Altium, BlueScope, & SEEK higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Ltd (ASX:ALU), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares have been making a splash on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Oil Search shares flat as it doubles net profit

| Tom Richardson

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is leveraged to Asian LNG demand.

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price rockets higher on international expansion news

| Ken Hall

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged 8% in early trade after the company announced a key…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Results: IPH share price up as profit surges 31%

| Ken Hall

The IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) share price is on watch after the company reported a 31% surge in full-year net…

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