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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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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 8% on Friday on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $482 million retail deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is expanding its retail holdings by almost half a billion dollars.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $3,000 on the ASX in December

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as top picks this month. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

How long can US stocks keep up this momentum?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index is up 28% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 36% in 2024.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult Friday the 13th for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

10 red-hot ASX ETFs that smashed new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky exchange-traded funds?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX made it three losses in a row this Thursday.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX Small Ordinaries Index has lifted 6.5% over the past six months alone.

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX shares I'm never selling

| Sebastian Bowen

I will hold these stocks for the rest of my days.

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Share Market News

Think Nvidia shares are expensive? This chart might change your mind

| Danny Vena

The stock is up 189% year to date in 2024 and almost 2,400% over the past five years, yet it…

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Broker Notes

3 popular ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

What's got brokers feeling more optimistic about these ASX stocks?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are down 7% and 22% on price fixing allegations

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is going after these companies due to alleged price fixing. Let's see what is happening.

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ETFs

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) hits new record high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF can't seem to stop hitting new highs.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just nosedive on the latest Aussie labour figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hit their sell buttons following the November Aussie labour data.

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Share Fallers

Why Downer, Peter Warren, Platinum, and Syrah shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, IPH, Liontown, and Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

What's the best ASX stock for me to buy in today's market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of factors that I’d look for to decide what to invest in next.

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Materials Shares

Why are Syrah Resources shares crashing 32%?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is being hammered again. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I think will bounce back in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks have had a tough 2024.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Which shares have been named as buys by the broker? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured another rough trot this hump day.

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ETFs

2 under-the-radar ASX ETFs smashing record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

How are these two funds bucking the market today?

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Share Gainers

Why Silex Systems, SCEE, Titomic, and WA1 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Life360, Smart Parking, and South32 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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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 this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sigma shares? Here's the latest on the Chemist Warehouse merger

| James Mickleboro

One year ago today, the two companies announced plans to merge. We could now be just a few months away…

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Broker Notes

Top Australian shares to buy right now with $10,000 

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter would approve of investors buying these shares with their hard-earned money.

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Communication Shares

One top ASX growth stock I'm buying in December… before it's too late

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling this ASX growth stock one of the leading ideas to buy right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market bounce back today? Let's see what could happen.

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Opinions

2 popular All Ords shares I won't touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I like my money, so I'm avoiding buying these shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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Broker Notes

Up 125% in 2024, why this rocketing ASX 200 stock can keep flying

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this fund manager is still bullish about the prospects of this business.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts off on final RBA interest rate decision before 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 leapt higher following the RBA interest rate announcement.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in these ASX All Ords stocks are celebrating today.

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Opinions

As the Pro Medicus share price drops 8%, should I buy more?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the healthtech darling going on sale after a record run?

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52-Week Highs

5 under-the-radar ASX 200 shares smashing new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are bucking the market big time.

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