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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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Can Coles Group share price outperform the ASX 200 on its new 'Little Shop' promo?

| Brendon Lau

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shareholders will be hoping it can replicate the success of its original “Little Shop” mini…

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Share Fallers

Why the Inghams Group share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price has been friend on Monday, but it isn't all bad news...

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest Mining is among 4 ASX shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Is Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) tracking the gold price higher today?

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are storming higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) share price is one of three storming higher at the small end of the market on…

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Share Market News

Monday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of four starting the week in the red on Monday. Here's…

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52-Week Lows

The Westpac Banking Corp share price just sank to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has sunk to a 52-week low after a selloff in the banking sector.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland share price has dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has dropped lower today after the sales of its St Andrew’s Insurance…

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Share Fallers

The IOOF Holdings share price roller coaster has only just begun

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) better hang on tight as the IFL share price is taking another hit…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kidman Resources share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has rocketed 12% higher on Monday after announcing an extremely positive development...

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Share Market News

Here are the most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Should you buy Telstra Corporation shares after its 5G spectrum auction update?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch today after the telco giant invested $386 million in…

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Share Fallers

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price is down 16% in a month: Time to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price has lost 16% of its value in the space of a month. Is…

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Share Market News

Upcoming ASX IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest ASX IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Share Gainers

The Appen share price has surged 61% higher in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has been a big mover in 2018. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that brokers have named as ASX shares to buy...

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Share Fallers

These ASX shares are down over 50% in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of three falling more than 50% in 2018. Here's why...

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Share Market News

4 big stories that affected the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 big stories affected the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) this week.

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Share Gainers

Why the Virgin Australia share price soared higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price was a big mover on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares are up over 50% in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three up over 50% since the start of the year. Here's…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES (All Ords) finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares and two other blue chips...

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Share Market News

Why the Watpac share price is up 25% in 3 months

| Motley Fool Staff

The Watpac Limited (ASX:WTP) share price is up on a takeover bid from BESIX.

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Share Gainers

The Coles Group share price is up almost 9% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is up almost 9% this week. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Why Morgans thinks 2 of the ugliest ASX 200 blue-chip dogs of 2018 will make a comeback next year

| Brendon Lau

Morgans picked these two controversial ASX blue-chip stocks to back for 2019 following the 10% crash in the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why CSL is among 4 shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is soaring high today perhaps on news about its product pipeline.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three that brokers have named as shares to buy this week...

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price has surged 11% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price has surged 11% higher on Friday.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX small cap shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is one of three at the small end of the market ending the…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF is among 4 shares tumbling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price is getting pummelled today.

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Share Market News

Friday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC), Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares have been making a splash on…

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Share Fallers

Adelaide Brighton share price crashes lower on surprise profit downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price has crashed lower on Friday after a surprise profit downgrade. Should you buy…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price is up 111% in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has been a huge mover in 2018. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) share price hit a record high today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares might be a better bet than its lotto tickets.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 opens higher on Friday: IOOF share price plunges 30% lower

| Motley Fool Staff

The Australian share market opened higher on Friday with the healthcare and financial sectors among the best early performers.

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Share Market News

Top broker upgrades these two ASX stocks to "buy" amid the market roller coaster ride

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index defying expectations to jump 0.6% in early trade. This is a bullish sign and…

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Share Fallers

Why the IOOF Holdings Limited share price cratered 32% today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The IOOF Holdings (ASX: IFL) share price is being smashed on an APRA demand today.

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Share Fallers

Althea Group Holdings share price up 27% despite Aphria short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is up 27% this morning despite a short seller attack on major…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares will be on…

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