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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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Share Market News

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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Wesfarmers share price sinks lower on weak Kmart sales

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has tumbled lower after advising of weak sales from its Kmart business in the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Syrah Resources share price surged 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has surged higher following the release of a positive update this morning...

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Share Fallers

Why the LiveHire Ltd share price has lost 58% over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Is the LiveHire Ltd (ASX:LVH) share price overvalued?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Investing

Why I'm holding onto my Costa Group shares

| Rhys Brock

Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) shares plunged this week after the company announced a heavy profit downgrade for FY19. But…

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Share Fallers

Why the Navigator Global share price has fallen 33% in 2019

| Tim Katavic

The Navigator Global Investments share price has fallen 33% in 2019 following a disappointing business and earnings update.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) 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 Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price was one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) shares are one of three that top brokers have tipped as buys…

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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 was one of the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Metcash share price fell 22% in 2018

| Cale Kalinowski

Metcash performed poorly in 2018 amidst disappointing financial results and a bearish investor outlook for the future.

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Best Shares

5 top small-cap shares to buy in 2019

| Tom Richardson

What are the best small-cap shares to buy now?

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Share Market News

How the Telstra share price lead the S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price was the best performer by index points today.

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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 Market News

Why the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd share price finished 4% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price led the market higher today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have been rated as strong buys by brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price is sinking lower on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price looks set to finish the week in the red after being downgraded by…

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Share Fallers

GALE Pacific share price drops on dismal earnings guidance

| Cale Kalinowski

The GALE Pacific share price fell over 7% this morning in response to earnings guidance that paints a disappointing picture…

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Share Fallers

Why the Yowie share price is down 90% in 2 years

| Motley Fool Staff

What went wrong for the Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) share price?

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Share Gainers

Why the Alacer Gold share price is climbing today

| Cale Kalinowski

Alacer Gold met its upwardly revised gold production range for 2018.

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Share Fallers

Why HUB24, Integrated Research, Orocobre, and Regis Resources shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why CLINUVEL, Costa, Nearmap, and Treasury Wine Estates shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price are two of…

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Share Gainers

Why the LaserBond Limited share price is rocketing today

| Motley Fool Staff

The LaserBond Limited (ASX:LBL) share price hit a record high today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: CSL, NAB, & Telstra higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are making a…

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Share Market News

Why the Berkeley Energia Ltd share price is soaring today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Berkeley Energia Ltd (ASX:BKY) share price is climbing on rumours its Salamanca share price may gain approval.

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Share Fallers

Costa Group share price rebounds after avo smashing

| Motley Fool Staff

The Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price dived yesterday.

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Share Market News

Why the iCar Asia share price has been stuck in reverse

| Tom Richardson

Can the iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) share price move up a gear?

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by brokers...

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Share Gainers

Treasury Wine Estates share price jumps 8% on profit guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has jumped higher today after the release of its profit guidance update…

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52-week lows: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is one of three that feel to a 52-week low on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why China may soon boost the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

China may soon boost the ASX for 3 different reasons.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are one of three named as sells by top brokers this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Class share price has fallen 12% today

| Tim Katavic

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price is falling following the release of a quarterly update.

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Share Fallers

Why the Treasury Wine Estates share price is crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has crashed lower today following an update from one of its rivals...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Class, Costa, and Treasury Wine Estates shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price have tumbled notably lower…

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Share Gainers

Why CLINUVEL, Integrated Research, Nearmap, and Noni B shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price have been amongst the best performers…

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP share price is sinking 5% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price has been a major drag on the ASX 200 on Thursday with a…

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