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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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Share Gainers

Why the Xero share price stormed 10% higher to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has rocketed 10% higher to an all-time high on Thursday following the release of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: oOoMedia, Telstra, & Xero higher

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares have been making waves on the market on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

3 beaten down shares to watch in May

| Audrey Thehamihardja

BWX, Blackmores and NextDC haven’t been outstanding against the S&P/ASX200 this year. However, strong defensible business propositions could keep the…

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Share Fallers

Experience Co share price tumbles lower on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price has dropped 13% lower today after releasing a trading update and downgrading its…

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Share Fallers

Superloop share price sinks 13% lower on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price sank as much as 13% lower this morning after its takeover talks stalled...

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price has dropped 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has dropped notably lower this morning. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX share price crashed 32% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price has crashed lower this morning following the release of a leadership and trading update...

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Share Market News

Half-Year Results: CYBG puts Brexit fears, Virgin Money acquisition aside to post net profit

| Ken Hall

The CYBG PLC Ltd (ASX: CYB) share price is on watch this morning after the company posted an A$531 million…

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is one of three that sank to a 52-week low this week.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here’s…

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Share Gainers

All Ordinaries finishes higher and 8 shares you might have 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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Morgan Stanley warns this ASX 200 resource is facing a near-term sell-off

| Brendon Lau

This stock has jumped with the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index but a top broker is warning of a potential…

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Share Gainers

Why the Yojee share price rocketed 52% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Yojee Ltd (ASX:YOJ) share price has rocketed 52% higher on Wednesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Fallers

Is this the most misunderstood ASX 200 stock?

| Brendon Lau

This stock has copped a big beating this week but several leading brokers are still bullish on its outlook and…

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, AVITA, Cann, & Strike Energy shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price and the Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Fallers

Why Costa, LiveTiles, Northern Star, & Reliance Worldwide dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Has Woolworths started a new supermarket war?

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price has slumped this morning along with its rival on worries that another…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Altium, ANZ, & Eclipx higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Strike Energy share price rocketed 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX:STX) share price has been on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

St Barbara announces $768 million acquisition of Atlantic Gold Corporation

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price will be on watch this week after it announced a bumper acquisition of…

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Share Market News

DuluxGroup posts 4% decline in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price has edged higher after the release of its half year results...

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Record Highs

UBS warns this record high ASX 200 stock could nosedive

| Brendon Lau

The share price of this ASX 200 stock hit a record high recently as investors sort safe harbours from the…

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Share Market News

Victorian Government cannabis delivery could see Cann Group share price rise

| Ken Hall

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price could rise after announcing the Victorian Government has taken delivery of the…

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Share Fallers

Nufarm share price falls 4% on $2.9 billion Bayer lawsuit

| Ken Hall

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price fell 4% in yesterday's trade after a California court ruled that Bayer should…

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Share Gainers

Why Nearmap and these ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

These stocks are winners as the $A hits a 3-year low on Trump's tariff war

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar is a casualty of the Trump trade war as it collapses to a more than three-year low…

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Share Market News

Is this the best New Zealand ASX share to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Infratil Ltd (ASX:IFT) could be the best New Zealand-based ASX share to buy.

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 200 stock could provide protection from the trade war

| Brendon Lau

There's one thing you can count on if a full-blown trade war erupts - government will step up on infrastructure…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price races higher on dividend news

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has raced higher after the iron ore producer announced a very generous…

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Share Market News

Why Bubs, Evolution, InvoCare, & iSignthis shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price are two of four charging notably…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF, Mayne Pharma, NAB, & Reliance Worldwide dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price and the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price are two of…

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Share Fallers

Why the Automotive Holdings share price is falling today

| Tim Katavic

An earnings downgrade and a possible write down sees the Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG) share price fall in…

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Share Gainers

Why the iSignthis share price stormed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price has stormed 12% higher on Tuesday following a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Appen, Mayne Pharma, & NAB shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares have been making waves…

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Share Gainers

Trade war escalation sends ASX gold miners surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of many…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Altium, Appen & these ASX tech shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), and these ASX tech shares have dropped notably lower today.…

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Share Market News

InvoCare share price edges higher on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price has pushed higher this morning following the release of its first quarter trading update...

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