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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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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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Leading broker names 5 high conviction ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of five that a leading broker has named as high conviction picks this month...

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's tips on surviving the US-China trade war

| Brendon Lau

Warren Buffett warns that a full-blown trade war would be bad for the whole world, and that includes ASX shares.…

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Share Fallers

GrainCorp share price on watch after LTAP withdraws takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price could come under pressure today after LTAP withdrew its $10.42 cash per share takeover…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Blackmores and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has been beaten down in 2019 along with two other shares. Is it time…

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52-Week Highs

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price was one of three climbing to new highs on Monday despite the market…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on Tuesday.…

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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 Market News

Why the Bubs share price rocketed 12% today and is up 221% this year

| Tristan Harrison

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price jumped 12% today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Bellamy's share price crashed 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has had a very disappointing start to the week and is down 7%…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs share price rocketed 22% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has rocketed 22% higher to an all-time high on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bellamy's, CIMIC, Retail Food Group, & WiseTech shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Evolution Mining, FBR, & Titomic shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

CIMIC share price crashes after short seller alleges that its "growth is an illusion"

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price has been hammered after being attacked by an overseas short seller. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: a2 Milk, CIMIC, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash…

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Share Fallers

Has Trump triggered a $754 billion May market meltdown?

| Brendon Lau

Global markets are in turmoil with Donald Trump rattling investors by threatening to slap a 25% tariff on over half…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Titomic share price surges higher on Boeing contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Titomic Ltd (ASX:TTT) share price surged higher this morning after announcing a contract win with Boeing...

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Share Fallers

Retail Food Group share price lower after admitting to extending use-by dates

| James Mickleboro

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has tumbled lower again on Monday. Here's what sent its shares sinking…

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Share Gainers

FBR share price rockets 30% higher on Brickworks joint venture announcement

| James Mickleboro

The FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price has rocketed higher after announcing a joint venture with Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW)...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs share price could surge to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price could be set to surge higher again today after the release of a…

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy Afterpay and these high flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and two others just raced to new highs. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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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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Share Fallers

Should you buy Macquarie Group after its share price plunge?

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price plunged, leaving investors pondering whether they should buy or sell the stock…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys…

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What to expect from the Westpac half year result next week

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be one to watch next week when it releases its half year…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson PLC (ASX:JHG) share price and the Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price were amongst the worst…

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Share Market News

MasterCard has a plan to disrupt Afterpay and Zip Co

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) could be disrupted by MasterCard.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Vocus share price just hit a 52-week high

| Motley Fool Staff

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) hit $4 today.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Woolworths share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW): buy, hold, sell?

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Berkshire Hathaway has bought Amazon shares, should you copy Warren Buffett?

| Tristan Harrison

Has Warren Buffett been buying Amazon shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs share price is up 178% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has been on fire in 2019, rising an astonishing 178%. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the ResMed share price is 10% higher on its SaaS credentials

| Tom Richardson

Why is ResMed (ASX: RMD) storming higher?

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Why the WhiteHawk share price rocketed 40% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WhiteHawk Ltd (ASX:WHK) share price has been a big mover on Friday. Here's why its shares rocketed 40% higher…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Orocobre, ResMed, & Superloop shares zoomed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price are two of four zooming…

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Share Fallers

Why Apollo Tourism, Bravura, Janus Henderson, & Macquarie dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson PLC (ASX:JHG) share price and the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price are two of four tumbling…

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