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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Why the Hansen share price just roared to a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Fallers

The latest 3 ASX 200 stocks to be downgraded by leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to think negative thoughts in such a risk-on environment as the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index rallies 0.5%…

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Vicinity Centres takes aim at online shopping in new development

| Nikhil Gangaram

Vicinity Centres Limited (ASX: VCX) will aim to target the negative effect online shopping has had on retailers as it…

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Why the Magellan share price is now up 126% in a year

| Motley Fool Staff

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) is the best performing stock on the ASX 100 this year.

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Share Fallers

Is it 'better buy Bega' after its share price drops 34% in a year?

| Jules Woodward

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has dropped 34% in a year – what's behind the fall and…

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Share Fallers

HUB24 share price hammered after responding to media reports

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price is out of its trading halt and 6% lower in afternoon trade. Here's why…

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Timber! The Speedcast share price is now down 50% this week

| Motley Fool Staff

Speedcast Ltd (ASX: SDA) has been punished for missing earnings guidance.

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52-Week Highs

Why Appen and these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is one of three charging to a 52-week high or better on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Why the Hub24 share price is in a trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

Hub24 Limited (ASX:HUB) shares will be temporarily suspended from trading after the company requested a trading halt following an article…

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Macquarie tips Rio Tinto share price to hit $114

| Motley Fool Staff

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) shares could have room room to run higher.

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Ethical investments have surged 5-fold in Australia to $1 trillion

| Brendon Lau

Ethical investments now make up nearl half of the $2.24 trillion managed by professional managers in this country. Should you…

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk Company shares are up 41% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has been on fire again in 2019. Is it too late to…

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Share Gainers

Why GBST, Nufarm, St Barbara, & Woolworths shares zoomed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price and the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price are two of four surging…

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Share Market News

Nufarm may be a potential takeover target

| Nikhil Gangaram

According to a report in The Australian, agricultural chemicals company Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) could be a potential takeover target.  

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Share Fallers

Why Santos, Speedcast, Superloop, & Vocus shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four sinking lower…

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Share Market News

Better buy: Afterpay v Visa?

| Tom Richardson

Which is the better share to buy, Visa or Afterpay?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: St Barbara & Woolworths higher, ANZ lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares have been on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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How did ANZ and the other big banks pass on the RBA's rate cut?

| Ken Hall

As the RBA cut rates for the second month in a row, how have Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Share Gainers

CIMIC share price higher after announcing $630 million Sydney Trains deal

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price has pushed higher after announcing a major contract extension with Sydney Trains...

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Share Fallers

Warning: These are the 10 worst small-cap shares of FY 2019

| Tom Richardson

The fault dear Brutus is not in the stars, it is in ourselves

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Share Gainers

Bidding war sends GBST share price rocketing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price has rocketed higher after receiving more takeover approaches...

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Technology Shares

Is Vocus looking to split the group into 2 entities?

| Brendon Lau

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price fell as it issued FY20 guidance and reading between the lines, the…

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Share Market News

Why Syrah and Seven West shares dropped out of the ASX 200

| Ken Hall

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) and Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) are recent ASX 200 dropouts – what's behind…

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Woolworths share price higher after announcing $10 billion demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price has been on the move on Wednesday after the conglomerate announced major demerger…

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Why Tuesday's RBA rate cut could be good for your portfolio

| Ken Hall

Yesterday’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board to cut interest rates further to a new record low…

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Is the Costa Group share price in the buy zone?

| Saran Likitkunawong

The beaten down Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price could be in the buy zone

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Why the Pushpay share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a major sell down of…

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Why this ASX microcap skyrocketed 190% on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NSB) share price is up 190% on news of a spinal injury breakthrough

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be…

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Share Market News

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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Top research analysts tip Woodside share price to hit $39.85 flags 5.6% dividend yield

| Motley Fool Staff

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Fallers

Why the Speedcast share price plummeted 40% today

| Ken Hall

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) share price has plunged an incredible 40% today after the company updated its earnings…

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Why Goldman Sachs rates Wesfarmers shares a sell

| Motley Fool Staff

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

Could one of these ASX growth stocks be the Afterpay of 2019?

| Ken Hall

Following the success of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) in the last 18 months, how can we spot the…

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Facebook changes tune ahead of ACCC inquiry report

| Nikhil Gangaram

Facebook has changed it's tune on proposed regulations as the ACCC releases final report.

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3 big fully franked dividend shares I'd buy to beat the pathetic returns on cash

| Tom Richardson

What are the best dividend shares to buy?

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Cleanaway kicking goals for green investors

| Jules Woodward

Is Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) a top ASX share for sustainable investors?

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