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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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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints new CEO and sets strategic growth path

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has appointed Michael Juniper as CEO, with a focus on powering the next phase of digital infrastructure…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates investors as first patient is dosed in Phase 3 prostate cancer trial

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates on its prostate cancer Phase 3 trial, dosing the first Part 2 patient and outlining regulatory plans.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT agrees to $4bn Brookfield-GIC buyout: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT has agreed to a $4bn all-cash acquisition by Brookfield and GIC, offering investors a significant premium.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management and Boss Energy shares dumped from ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

Six shares will exit the ASX 200 later this month as part of the next S&P Dow Jones Indices rebalance.

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Share Market News

BHP shares surge 8% on their way to reclaiming the No. 1 title from CBA

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP may be on its way to reclaiming the ASX 200's No. 1 spot as CBA shares continue their steep…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

6 ASX shares including Ora Banda and Aussie Broadband ascend into ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices has just announced details of the December quarter rebalance.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock was just promoted to the S&P/ASX 50?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX mining stock will be added to the S&P/ASX 50 Index after the December 2025 quarterly review.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Santos, Beach Energy or Woodside shares? Here's Macquarie's top pick

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has released its new share price expectations for Santos, Beach Energy and Woodside shares.

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Share Market News

Up 300% in 6 months! This soaring ASX lithium stock just took a major step to production

| Bart Bogacz

Marching forward.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Macquarie says this top ASX tech stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 680% since July, here's why 2025 was a breakout year for this hot ASX stock

| Kevin Gandiya

With consistent contract wins, FDA clearance, and backing from Pro Medicus, 4D Medical is showing that there is a commercial…

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Monash IVF, Premier Investments, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these four ASX 200 stocks this week. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo Bank, NextDC, Nuix, and Vulcan Energy shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
Share Market News

Sell alert! Why analysts are calling time on these 2 ASX 300 stocks

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts recommend selling these ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Centuria Industrial REIT announces 4.2 cent December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT announced a 4.2 cent per unit distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Market News

Dexus issues $500 million in new subordinated notes to boost flexibility

| Laura Stewart

Dexus has priced A$500 million in subordinated notes to support investment opportunities and strengthen its funding base.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 large-cap shares just re-rated by analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest views on an ASX 200 large-cap miner, retailer, and consumer staples leader.

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Broker Notes

Down 80% in 2025: Is it time to buy this beaten down ASX stock?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this stock after its heavy decline.

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Broker Notes

NextDC shares jump 11% on major OpenAI deal

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator will be home to the AI giant in Australia.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $1,000

| Aaron Bell

These could bring solid returns from a $1,000 investment.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals ratings on 4 ASX 200 sector leaders

| Bronwyn Allen

Prefer ASX 200 large-cap stocks? Here are some new ratings and price targets for four sector leaders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on the final day of the week.

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Opinions

The best stocks to invest $1,000 in right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to pick up more of these winners right now.

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Share Market News

AMP suspends AMPPB hybrid notes for redemption and removal

| Laura Stewart

AMP has suspended its AMPPB hybrid notes, with removal and redemption to follow. Ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Broker Notes

Why brokers are bullish on this rapidly-growing ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering tasty earnings growth…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Thursday for ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

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Opinions

Best ASX retail stock to buy right now: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my pick between the two retail powerhouses.

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Share Market News

Up 76% in less than a year and this ASX mining stock just revealed some "exceptional" gold news

| Bart Bogacz

“Outstanding” results.

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Share Market News

BWP Group announces December 2025 half-year dividend: distribution details and DRP

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group has declared a 9.58 cent unfranked interim distribution, with a DRP option and payment set for February 2026.

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