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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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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

HUB24 share price storms higher on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price has stormed higher following the release of its second quarter update...

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Resources Shares

Oil Search share price closes lower on ASX restructuring update

| Ken Hall

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH) share price closed 0.8% lower on the ASX yesterday after the Aussie resources company…

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⏸️ Investing

The Sims Metal share price is down 40%: is it a buy for 'green' investors?

| Mitchell Perry

Is the 40% decline in the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX: SGM) share price a buy opportunity for ‘green’ investors?

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Share Gainers

Why the Galaxy Resources share price charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has charged higher this morning following the release of a positive second quarter…

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Share Market News

Afterpay aims to expand moat with larger stake in tech start-up Change Up

| Tom Richardson

Can Afterpay (ASX:APT) build a tech eco-system around its core product?

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Rio Tinto share price on watch after mixed second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch after the release of a mixed second quarter update...

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Share Market News

Top broker downgrades NIB shares to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price run could be coming to an end after a top broker downgraded the…

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52-Week Lows

Why Japara and these ASX shares crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week low. Here's why these ASX shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

The BWX share price is up 15% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why the BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) share price has risen 15% today.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Gainers

ASX retailers striking back at Amazon.com's Prime Day event

| Brendon Lau

Profit margins at several S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) retailers could be squeezed further as several are taking Amazon.com, Inc. head-on…

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager names best blue-chip share picks

| Tom Richardson

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) feature on the list.

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Share Market News

What happened to the AMP share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is at an all-time low today on the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Zip Co and 1 other ASX growth share to watch this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is one of my two growth stocks to watch on the ASX 200 this week.

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Share Market News

Perpetual shares slump on $1.1 billion outflow leak

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

Carsales share price tumbles lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has tumbled lower after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

ASX cannabis share Althea has jumped 535% in less than a year

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been on fire since its IPO. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

This infrastructure stock slams into reverse after Macquarie sold down its stake

| Brendon Lau

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is backing further away from its record high of $8.19 it hit…

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Share Gainers

Why the Objective Corporation share price raced 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price has had a very positive start to week. Here's why this small cap…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals just boasted it's one step closer to getting a cancer treatment approved

| Tom Richardson

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) could hand investors huge gains or losses.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellamy's, Botanix, Objective Corp, & St Barbara shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Market News

Is the Woolworths share price a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is up 17% for the year. Is it a buy today?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Carsales, Integrated Research, & Xero shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price and the Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price are two of four sinking notably…

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Share Market News

The South32 share price is down 4.4% in 2019: is it a buy?

| Chris Chitty

The South32 Limited (ASX:S32) share price has dropped 4.4% so far in 2019. Is this a good time for investors…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that leading brokers have rated as buys this week...

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Share Market News

The Advance Nanotek share price has lost 24% in a month, but is still up nearly 10x in 1 year

| Motley Fool Staff

Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO)'s share price swings triggered a letter from the regulator last week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: AMP, ANZ, & Nearmap lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making a splash on…

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Share Fallers

Why top brokers are urging investors to buy the Nearmap share price dip

| Brendon Lau

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) share price is taking a beating for a second day following the release of its…

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Botanix rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) share price has been on fire again on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Timber: AMP shares just tanked 12% to a record low of $1.88

| Tom Richardson

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) shares are down 80% since before the GFC.

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Share Market News

Elders announces takeover bid for Australian Independent Rural Retailers

| James Mickleboro

The Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) share price is in a trading halt as it raises funds to acquire Australian Independent Rural…

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Share Market News

Are VGI Partners Limited shares a buy?

| Tom Richardson

VGI Partners harvests $32 million in performance fees on just $2.4 billion in FUM.

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Share Gainers

Praemium share price storms 10% higher following solid quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price has raced higher this morning following the release of its latest quarterly update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research share price crashed 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price has crashed lower following the release of its profit guidance for the full…

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Share Market News

AMP shares on watch after AMP Life sale blocked and dividend scrapped

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price could come under pressure today after its AMP Life sale was blocked and the…

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52-Week Highs

Why WiseTech Global and these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has been on fire along with these ASX shares. Here's why they have…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are amongst the most shorted on the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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