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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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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Why did investors sell off these shares last year? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in December

| Bronwyn Allen

The median Australian home value fell for the first time in almost two years last month.

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Best Shares

Did you own the 5 best ASX All Ordinaries shares of 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords Index slightly outperformed the benchmark ASX 200 in 2024.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the market returns in 2025.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX sectors of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top sector of the ASX 200 delivered almost a 50% gain in 12 months.

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Share Market News

10 most popular ASX shares of 2024 for buyers

| Bronwyn Allen

A young defence company in the industrials sector was the most bought ASX share of the year.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered massive returns last year.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Popping the cork on some new ASX shares in January?

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Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares outperformed the market in December.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Invictus Energy, Mesoblast, Weebit Nano shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are on course to end the year on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Life360, Newmont, and St Barbara shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year in the red. Let's see what is going on.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could be strong buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these stocks and are tipping them as buys in January.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% and 70%: Why these ASX 200 shares could be cheap buys

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been trading within sight of a record high, the same cannot be said…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Imricor, Strike Energy, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Block, Empire Energy, and Transurban shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock is rising on $30m contract win

| James Mickleboro

Another contract win has been announced by this high-flying stock. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Opinions

Why these 2 ASX 300 shares were my latest investments

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about the potential of these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these shares right now.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are some of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be best buys next year according to the broker.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These funds have been recommended as buys by analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 60% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

10 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are in the buy zone for investors in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coal, Droneshield, Mesoblast, and St Barbara shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Digico, KMD, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys right now.

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX growth stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares this month.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX 300 stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These could be best buys next year according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went into the Christmas break with a small gain. The benchmark index rose 0.25%…

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Broker Notes

Invest $1,000 into Pilbara Minerals and these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these shares as top picks for a $1,000 investment. Let's see why.

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Opinions

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts at Bell Potter are bullish on these shares next year.

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Opinions

Want diversification? Get it instantly with these ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses offer a lot more diversification than others.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd want to receive as a present today

| Tristan Harrison

Merry Christmas! Are there any stocks under your tree?

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, GenusPlus, Mesoblast, and Polynovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most today. But why?

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