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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

News Corp swings to profit as digital subscriptions impress

| Tom Richardson

Are News Corp (ASX:NWS) or REA Group (ASX:REA) shares a better bet?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infratil share price surges while AGL plummets after Perth Energy sale

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price surged while the AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price plummeted after the two energy companies…

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Share Market News

3 things to know before buying Santos Ltd today

| Regan Pearson

How much oil and gas does Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) have? What else should you look for before buying Santas…

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Share Gainers

The James Hardie share price on watch as it delivers its profit results

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price is likely to extend its rally after the building materials supplier…

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Share Market News

REA Group delivers $295.5 million profit in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on the move today following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

AMP shares on watch after raising $650 million at $1.60 per share

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price return from its trading halt this morning after raising $650 million from institutional investors...

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52-Week Highs

Why Codan, Evolution Mining, and iSignthis shares raced to multi-year highs

| James Mickleboro

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX EVN), and iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) shares have been on fire this year. Here's why...

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Share Market News

SkyCity announces the launch of its online casino

| James Mickleboro

SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) shares could be on the move on Friday after announcing the launch of its online…

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Share Market News

Cannabis company MGC Pharmaceuticals on watch after "transformational event"

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price could be on the rise on Friday after a late announcement by the…

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52-Week Lows

CIMIC shares could rebound after announcing $260 million in contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price will be on watch this morning after a late announcement on Thursday...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

NSW regulator holding inquiry into James Packer's Crown Resorts share sale

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch today after regulators announced plans to look into James…

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Share Market News

Why Galaxy, Orocobre, and these ASX lithium miners surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE), and the rest of the lithium miners surged higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the PolyNovo share price surged higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price zoomed higher on Thursday after announcing an update on its NovoSorb BTM product...

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Share Gainers

Why the Western Areas share price is surging ahead today

| Brendon Lau

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price and Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) share price are among the top…

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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 Market News

iSignthis shares hit record high on licensing agreement with US tech giant

| Tom Richardson

iSignthis Ltd (ASX: ISX): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 best micro-cap shares over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Is the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) of tomorrow on this list?

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Share Market News

Kogan launches Carsales rival Kogan Cars

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) has launched its Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) rival Kogan Cars today

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Share Market News

The Galaxy share price is rocketing today

| Motley Fool Staff

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) is leveraged to the lithium price.

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Share Market News

Treasury Wines reaffirms guidance after 'profit inflating' allegations

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has responded to allegations of profit inflating.

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Share Market News

Is Rural Funds Group Ltd (ASX:RFF) out of the woods?

| Tom Richardson

Why the Rural Funds share price is rocketing higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Kathmandu, Mirvac, Orocobre, & Rural Funds stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price and the Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, IAG, Ramelius, & Supply Network shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price and the Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price are two of four…

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Share Gainers

Nick Scali share price storms higher on record profit result

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price us up 8% after delivering a record profit result despite the housing market…

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Share Gainers

China expansion sees Netlinkz share price surge 12.5% higher

| Ken Hall

The Netlinkz Ltd (ASX: NET) share price has surged higher after announcing an expansion of its Chinese distribution network this…

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Share Fallers

Results: Alliance Aviation share price falls despite 25% profit increase

| Ken Hall

The Alliance Aviation Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price has slid lower in early trade after announcing its full-year results after…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: AGL & IAG sink, Mirvac Group higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), and Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shares have been making a splash on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Share Gainers

iSignthis share price rockets 9% higher on new Visa deal

| Ken Hall

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX: ISX) share price has surged higher this morning

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price jumps after cancer drug trial approval

| Ken Hall

The Starpharma Ltd (ASX: SPL) share price jumped in early trade after the company provided an update on its phase…

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Capital Raising

Transurban emerges from trading halt after $500 million placement

| Ken Hall

Transurban Ltd (ASX: TCL) has announced an oversubscribed $500 million institutional placement.

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Share Market News

Results: Insurance Australia Group Ltd cash profit falls 10%

| Tom Richardson

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) sees cash earnings fall 10%.

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Share Market News

Is the AMP share price set for a relief rally on its profit announcement?

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to imagine but the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could find reprieve even as it announces a…

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Share Market News

Cannabis company Elixinol Global announces supply agreement with Pet Releaf

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price could be on the move on Thursday after announcing a new supply agreement...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are one of three that brokers think income investors ought to buy...

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Share Market News

AGL Energy share price on watch after weak FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price could be on the move today following the release of the energy company's…

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Share Market News

Rural Funds hits back at Bonitas's short seller allegations

| Tom Richardson

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) is not out of the woods yet.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group posts $631 million operating profit and forecasts more growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shares will be on watch after posting a strong full year result and providing positive guidance for…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price will be on watch today after the release of a trading update...

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