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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

Will the market be able to climb again today? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $1,320 a year in passive income, buy 2,000 shares of this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I can't go past this share for passive income on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed an exceptional rebound this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why Calix, Collins Foods, Myer, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Four ASX shares are rising more than most today.

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Opinions

Are Fortescue shares a contrarian buy after falling 20% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors putting too much weight on the jitters of the market or is the Fortescue fall fair?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Paladin Energy, Red 5, and Synlait shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Nine-year highs: NAB share price glides to highest level since 2015!

| Zach Bristow

The bank has notched up another inflection point today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares rebounding as investors rush to buy the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed is rising as ASX investors buy the dip following yesterday's 13% share price dive.

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Share Market News

Why is short interest in Sayona Mining shares growing?

| James Mickleboro

Why won't short sellers leave this lithium miner alone?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit another new high! Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

At today's new record price, CBA's market capitalisation is just $1 billion short of the ASX 200's most valuable stock,…

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just gained significant broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just boosted their outlooks for these ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares sink on $1.25b uranium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the news.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 'stability and growth potential'

| James Mickleboro

One analyst has good things to say about this stock.

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Opinions

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index from here?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index? Here's why I think so.

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Broker Notes

Buy Telstra shares due to its 'excessive' discount

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shares could be unnecessarily cheap according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what's happening.

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Opinions

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide strong levels of passive income for years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pretty awful start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX share crashing 60% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock may need a stiff drink today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paladin Energy shares on ice as fission-powered acquisition rumours grow

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks like Paladin is about to go shopping...

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IPOs

How rich are the Guzman Y Gomez founders following the company's IPO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's IPO has netted its co-founders millions...

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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 Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why you'll like NAB's inflation forecast

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s inflation forecast could see ASX 200 shares rally on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Metcash, ResMed, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

How the 'nuclear renaissance' could send ASX uranium stocks like Paladin through the roof

| Bernd Struben

The stars could be aligning for ASX uranium stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, IGO, Myer, and Premier Investments shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Share Market News

CBA share price outpacing BHP shares on Monday in the race for biggest ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s soaring share price could see the Aussie bank dethrone BHP as the biggest company on the ASX.

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Industrials Shares

ASX industrial stock rallying amid $110 million acquisition with 'valuable efficiencies'

| James Mickleboro

This waste management company is expanding its presence in Melbourne.

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Opinions

Prediction: My 2 top ASX shares to beat the market in 2024 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks for the short-term and long-term.

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Share Market News

How does the Guzman Y Gomez ASX valuation compare to Domino's?

| Tristan Harrison

Is GYG very expensive? Let’s compare it to an ASX peer.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Cettire share price just crash 42%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Cettire share price spiralling lower today. But why?

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Opinions

This ASX stock has gained 89% since I bought it – but it could still be a bargain

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has glittering potential in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals shares: Buy or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium miner? Here's what one broker thinks.

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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

Prediction: The ASX 300 stock with 50% upside!

| Tristan Harrison

A top fund manager is bullish about this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market have a positive start to the week? Let's find out.

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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 Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid a 1.02% gain for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

It's up 3,500%, but here's why I'm still not buying Nvidia stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I bought Nvidia in 2023, but I'm not buying it in 2024.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think buyers of these shares could generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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