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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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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre Travel Group share price could be on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price could be on the move on Monday after the travel agent…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the All Ordinaries

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) 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 Christmas Eve

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bravura Solutions, and Altium shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price has been the best performer on the ASX 200 this year. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why the Suncorp share price just lost 4%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is under pressure today.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors ought to buy right now. Here’s…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) share price were amongst the worst performers on…

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Share Market News

4 financial stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 financial stories you may have missed from the ASX200 this week.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price and the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 10 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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Viva Energy share price falls 7%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) share price fell 7% on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Can the Pro Medicus gravy train rumble on in 2019?

| Tom Richardson

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is up more than 1,100% in 5 years.

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The Vista Group share price fell 5% despite its new large deal

| Motley Fool Staff

The Vista Group International Ltd (ASX:VGL) share price declined 5% despite its new Odeon deal.

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The bear roars for the NASDAQ

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An 800% gain? Sure, but you're going to have to buckle up...

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Share Fallers

Will the worst Santa crash in 16 years trigger a meltdown in the ASX 200 in 2019?

| Brendon Lau

We are headed for the worst December crash for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) since 2002. Does a weak December…

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Share Market News

Why the NAB share price just hit a 52-week low

| Tom Richardson

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be pointing to more falls in Australian house prices.

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The WiseTech Global share price is down 5%

| Motley Fool Staff

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is down 5%.

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Share Fallers

Sydney storms could be costliest event for our insurers this financial year

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed insurers have taken a hit today as the Sydney storms have triggered big falls in the Insurance Australia Group…

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Share Gainers

Why the Integrated Research share price is climbing higher today

| Tim Katavic

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is up in Friday morning trade following the appointment of an Interim CEO.

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Share Gainers

Why Audio Pixels, Bubs Australia, Healthscope, and Northern Star shares are climbing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that brokers have given buy ratings to this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Catapult share price just hit another 52-week low

| Tom Richardson

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is down more than 80% since August 2016.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs Australia share price surged 10% higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has surged 10% higher on Friday. Should you buy shares or stick with…

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Share Fallers

Why Galaxy Resources, Suncorp, Vocus, and WiseTech Global shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd ASX:WTC) share price are two of…

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Share Fallers

Why the Energy Action Australia share price just collapsed in half

| Motley Fool Staff

The Energy Action Australia Ltd (ASX:EAX) share price suffers from a lack of liquidity.

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Share Market News

Friday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares have been making a splash on…

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Share Gainers

Healthscope share price storms higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has stormed higher on Friday after providing updates on its takeover proposals...

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Share Fallers

The Cann Group share price is now down 47% since January 2018

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) the best ASX pot stock?

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Share Fallers

The Vocus Group share price has sunk 6% lower today: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has fallen 6% on Friday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Why the Auscann Group share price is down 72% since January

| Tom Richardson

Auscann Group Ltd (ASX:AC8) is yet to earn any revenue.

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Share Fallers

The Aristocrat Leisure share price hit a 52-week low on Thursday

| Lloyd Prout

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price has fallen 33% in the past 4 months to hit a 52-week…

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Share Fallers

Time to buy the beaten down shares of ANZ Bank, Aristocrat Leisure, and BWX?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is one of three falling heavily in recent months. Is…

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Best Shares

Is the CSL Limited share price a buy?

| Regan Pearson

Are shares in blood product company CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) cheap today?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Experts warn a share market 'heart attack' is months away

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have warned that a share market ‘heart attack’ is months away.

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Share Fallers

Why Orocobre, Galaxy Resources, and Kidman Resources shares crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price are on course to finish deep…

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Greencross share price rises after receiving court approval for the takeover

| Motley Fool Staff

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is up after receiving court approval for the takeover.

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The Nick Scali share price is down 3%, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price is down 3%, is it a buy?

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Share Gainers

Better than expected jobs figures fire up the ASX retail sector

| Brendon Lau

Good jobs data pushed retailers into the black today with the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price and Wesfarmers…

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