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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd give a wide berth to in today's stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd avoid these two ASX shares like the plague right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally caught a break this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

CBA shares hit new record amid higher revised predictions for home price growth

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 shares can deliver ~30% returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, GenusPlus, Monadelphous, and Telstra shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, Mesoblast, Red Hill, and Resimac shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor has appointed its new CEO and dropped a bombshell at the same time.

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Opinions

5 reasons I'd throw Guzman y Gomez shares in the bin like a bad burrito

| James Mickleboro

Could this be the most overvalued stock on the ASX?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 127% in 2024, why this ASX healthcare stock is surging again this month

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this company pulled off a 127% gain in 2024?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price rocketed 32% in FY 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares smashed the benchmark in FY 2024. But how?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week's trading today.

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX growth share in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is headed towards a green future.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Clinuvel, Meteoric Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX dividend shares had the highest yields in FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield isn't always a good thing...

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Encounter Resources, Red 5, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares eyeing ACCC gas crunch warning

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares may need to bring more supplies online to ward off a looming gas crunch.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks in focus as wind power fades to a breeze

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks could enjoy a strong run into 2025.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 9% as results catch short sellers by surprise

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers will be feeling the pain from Core Lithium’s share price surge on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I'm bullish about this exciting ASX small-cap share

| Tristan Harrison

The foundations are compelling with this stock.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy this impressive ASX 300 stock?

| Tristan Harrison

A few factors could make Buffett curious about this company.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Top 3 of FY24: The ASX retail shares defying the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

High inflation and interest rates failed to prevent these retail stocks from soaring in FY24.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Where is the market heading today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say investors should buy these stocks in the new financial year.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares had a cracking week with a 4.07% uplift thanks to higher commodity prices.

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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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Share Gainers

These top 3 ASX 200 uranium shares went nuclear in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong global demand and a rising uranium commodity price were tailwinds for these stocks in FY24.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares can rise 25% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Share Gainers

Best 5 ASX 200 energy shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

There are three uranium stocks, a coal stock and an oil stock in the mix.

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Opinions

Why I invested in Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares this week for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the company’s long-term future.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week today for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares were the best and worst performers of FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 500 companies within the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Here are the top and tail stocks of FY24.

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