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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

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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Why I think the Santos share price is a buy

| Chris Chitty

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price is up 31% for the year and could be considered a buy at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Pantoro share price crashed 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pantoro Ltd (ASX:PNR) share price has been hammered on Monday after the release of a very disappointing update...

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Ellex Medical Lasers, OceanaGold, & Speedcast stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four storming…

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Share Market News

Vista Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer

| Nikhil Gangaram

Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.

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Share Fallers

Why Carnarvon Petroleum, G8 Education, HUB24, & Northern Star dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price and the HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price are two of four starting the…

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Share Market News

Why the Webjet share price is up 30% in 6 months

| Saran Likitkunawong

After a record-breaking half-year result, could the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price still be a buy?

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Share Fallers

Why the Carnarvon Petroleum share price crashed 32% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Carnarvon Petroleum Limited (ASX:CVN) share price crashed 32% lower this morning. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Share Fallers

The next ASX industry at risk of a Google disruption

| Brendon Lau

Some of Australia’s industry-leading ASX stocks are facing the looming threat of a digital disruption from Google - and it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: BHP, G8 Education, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making waves on the…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys...

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Leading broker tips Audinate share price to hit $10.30

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price has started the week strongly thanks to being the subject of a positive…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

GBST Holdings share price higher as bidding war heats up

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price has been on the move on Monday after the fintech company revealed that…

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Share Gainers

Volpara share price charges higher on ScreenPoint distribution agreement news

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price has charged higher this morning after announcing a potentially lucrative distribution deal...

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Share Market News

ASX stocks to benefit from APRA's 14% housing market boost

| Brendon Lau

The decision by the banking regulator to scrap the 7% test will give housing-exposed ASX stocks an extra tailwind that…

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52-Week Highs

Why REA Group and these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is one of three that have just raced to 52-week highs. Here's why…

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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), NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share market…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on…

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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors should buy next week...

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Share Market News

Stop saving and start investing in dividend stocks! A simple plan to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Investing in dividend stocks could lead to significantly higher returns than holding cash.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price and the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price were amongst the best-performers on the…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price and the Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price were amongst the worst-performers on…

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Share Gainers

The Accent Group share price jumped 6% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) share price closed 6.34% higher in Friday’s trade.

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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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Share Gainers

Why the AFT Pharmaceuticals share price is up 55% since April

| Ken Hall

The AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: AFP) share price is up 55% since April 23 and closed out Friday at a…

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Share Market News

Yowie shares offer investors a 25% yield & the board sees 'more capital returns'

| Tom Richardson

How is it possible to offer such a huge yield?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Cleanaway share price up 37% in 6 months?

| Saran Likitkunawong

After gaining 37% in the last 6 months, could shares in Cleanaway Waste Ltd (ASX: CWY) still be a buy?

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Share Market News

Is the Starpharma share price a buy?

| Mitchell Perry

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price has gained 50% since the end of December 2018. Is it a…

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price crash an ominous sign for the mining sector?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index may be hitting new 11.5-year highs but that’s no thanks to ASX iron ore…

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Share Market News

Why Frank Costa's retirement is sending the Costa share price south

| Tristan Harrison

The retirement of Frank Costa is pushing the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price down.

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Share Gainers

Eclipx share price rockets 28% higher on GraysOnline sale news

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price has been on fire on Friday. Here's why...

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Record Highs

Twiggy Forrest backed Invex Therapeutics has now doubled since its IPO

| Tom Richardson

Have you got as much cash to burn as Andrew Forrest?

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Insiders have been selling these ASX tech shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) and another ASX tech share have experienced a spot of insider selling this week...

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Share Gainers

St Barbara share price higher on production and acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has pushed higher after providing an update on its FY 2019 production and…

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Share Market News

Australian Ethical upgrades its FY19 earnings guidance

| Ken Hall

The Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (ASX: AEF) share price is on watch this morning after the company provided an update…

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Share Fallers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, OceanaGold, Superloop, & Whitehaven Coal shares tumbled lower

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price and the OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price are two of four ending the…

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Share Market News

APRA just moved to put a rocket under Australian house prices in 2019

| Tom Richardson

APRA is giving the banks freedom to lend far more to home loan borrowers.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Bapcor, Western Areas, & Wattle Health shares stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price and the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price are two of four storming notably…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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