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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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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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Why the Seven Group share price climbed 2% higher yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price climbed 2% yesterday after Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) saw its…

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The Syrah Resources share price is down 30% this year: Is now the time to buy?

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price has fallen more than 30% so far this year and is currently…

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Beach Energy share price reaches record-high on oil supply cuts

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price surged 3.35% on the ASX yesterday as global oil prices rallied on…

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Costa Group CEO sells shares: Should you sell yours?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price dropped lower on Monday after the company's CEO sold shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here’s what…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nanosonics share price climbed 4% today

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) still cheap?

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price is up a massive 56% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has been an impressive performer in 2019. Is it too late to invest?

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Here's what I think is one of the ASX's best dividend shares for a blue-chip retirement

| Tom Richardson

This business might even impress Warren Buffett.

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IOOF share price hit by proposed legal action

| Motley Fool Staff

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is still stuck in the regulatory woods.

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Share Fallers

HUB24 share price crashes lower on insider selling

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price has crashed lower on Monday after one of its directors sold 275,000 shares. Is…

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Share Fallers

Why the REA Group share price is the worst performer on the S&P/ ASX200 today

| Motley Fool Staff

Will falling house prices bring the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price down?

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Buddy Platform, Fluence, & Fortescue shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why HUB24, REA Group, Vocus, & Wattle Health shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four starting…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pro Medicus share price up 2,100% in 5 years?

| Tom Richardson

Will Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares take a breather in 2019?

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price is up 3.5% today and 60% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 3.5% on Monday to a two-year high. This brings its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, Fortescue, & WiseTech higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Vocus shares slip as it denies capital raising rumours in media

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) still has a big debt problem.

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Share Market News

Why our share market can run higher from here

| Brendon Lau

The big rally on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index sems to contridict the expected slowdown in corporate earnings. Is…

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Share Gainers

Cimic share price points higher on $1.7 billion diamond contract win

| Tom Richardson

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price could benefit from a diamond contract win.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is one of three that have been flying high over the last 30 days.…

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy Blackmores and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has fallen heavily over the last 30 days. Is it a buy along with…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are being targeted by short sellers this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) 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

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

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are one of three that brokers think investors should buy next week...

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3 ASX shares I would own to protect against a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares I would feel comfortable holding during a market downturn.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price and the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price were amongst the best performers…

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How I'd use ASX dividend shares to retire early with a $50,000 per year portfolio

| Ken Hall

I think now is the time to move from growth to dividends for an early retirement portfolio, and particularly these…

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Share Market News

Why the Mirvac share price hit a record high this week

| Tom Richardson

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) offers investors reliable dividends.

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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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Why the Breville share price has soared 57% higher in 2019

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price has soared 57% higher so far this year to reach a record…

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Share Gainers

The Splitit share price has been on a rollercoaster this week

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price has had a rollercoaster of a week. Should you invest?

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk Company share price lower on Fonterra update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has dropped lower on Friday after an update from supplier Fonterra Shareholders'…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Xero share price is nearing $50

| Tom Richardson

Will Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares hit $100 one day?

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Share Gainers

Why Bellamy's, BWX, Megaport, & Nufarm shares are flying high today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price are two of four ending the…

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Why is the Perpetual share price so volatile?

| Motley Fool Staff

The Perpetual Ltd (ASX:PPT) share price's wild swings have confused investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Northern Star, Retail Food Group, & Syrah shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of four ending the…

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