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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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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why the GetSwift share price is still down 85% in just over a year

| Tom Richardson

GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) is still not brining in much revenue.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, Syrah, & Westpac shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD), and Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) shares are…

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Share Market News

6 reasons your big bank shares could crash lower

| Tom Richardson

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price set to crash?

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Share Gainers

The Domino's share price is up 15% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has stormed 15% higher in 2019. Is it too late to buy…

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52-Week Highs

Why Austral's share price has surged to a 4-year high

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged to a four-year high after management released a profit upgrade for the…

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Share Gainers

Asaleo Care share price charges higher on broker upgrade: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has charged higher after being upgraded by a leading broker. Should you buy…

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Share Fallers

Why the Boral share price crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price has crashed lower after the building supplies company revised its guidance lower...

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52-Week Highs

Why gold miner Red 5 has a 52-week high share price

| Cale Kalinowski

Small cap gold miner Red 5 Limited (ASX:RED) has seen its share price rise rapidly as its King of the Hills Gold…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), 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

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) shares will be on…

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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 Market News

Why the Macquarie share price continues to soar

| Ken Hall

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has continued to soar in recent years including an incredible 460% rise…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares and two others as shares to buy next week…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were amongst the biggest movers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

What happened to Australian REITs this week?

| Ken Hall

Share prices of the largest Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) have had a mixed bag of results this week…

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Share Market News

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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Share Gainers

The Cochlear share price is now up 25% since it announced its US$268 million bill for damages

| Motley Fool Staff

Cochlear (ASX:COH) claims it won't have to pay a US$268 million legal bill.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell picks up Ringers Gloves for US$70m

| Cale Kalinowski

Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) shares remain flat after announcing it will acquire supplier of impact protection gloves, Ringers Gloves for $70m.

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price is sinking again today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is falling on the back of regulatory problems.

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus share price is up 14x in 5 years!

| Motley Fool Staff

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is up 14x in 5 years!

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Share Gainers

MGC Pharma share price lifts on botanical update

| Cale Kalinowski

A botanical update from cannabis producer MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) has seen its share price respond favourably today as the company posted…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Reliance Worldwide share price down after reaffirming guidance?

| Cale Kalinowski

Reliance Worldwide shareholders are hoping that a freeze event will occur before the US winter is over, or else they…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price just hit a 52-week high

| Motley Fool Staff

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 20% in one week.

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Share Gainers

Is the Qantas share price going to take off after today's news?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares after it acquired a stake in Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ)?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that brokers have slapped sell ratings on this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Lucapa Diamonds share price is rising today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Lucapa Diamond Co Ltd (ASX: LOM) share price is rising on news out of Angola.

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation Services, Appen, Gage Road, & Healthscope shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price are two of four ending the week…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Reliance Worldwide, Sundance Energy, & Smartgroup shares are in the red today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Thorn Group share price plunges 21% on profit warning

| Cale Kalinowski

The Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) share price has fallen 21% this morning after issuing a profit warning in response to a slew…

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Share Fallers

Why the Galaxy Resources Limited share price just hit a 52-week low

| Motley Fool Staff

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is being bet against by short sellers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay & Healthscope shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares have been making a splash…

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Share Market News

Australian house prices fell again in January

| Motley Fool Staff

Australian property prices are lower again in January.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy WiseTech Global's shares after its latest acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has dropped lower after announcing a new acquisition. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

One huge reason to own CSL shares

| Regan Pearson

Blood product company CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is still earning monster returns on equity.

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Share Gainers

Healthscope share price higher on Brookfield takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has pushed higher after its board backed the Brookfield takeover proposal...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Can the Afterpay share price beat the ASX 200 after rallying 482% in 19 months?

| Lloyd Prout

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has zoomed a whopping 482% higher in 19 months. Can it…

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Share Market News

Top ASX stock picks for February

| Motley Fool Staff

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) shares are among the…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares are on the rise so far in 2019

| Ivan Loh

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) share prices are outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 so…

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