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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 Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Fortescue, Kina Securities, and Melbana Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times today. But why?

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52-Week Highs

CBA, DroneShield, and these ASX stocks just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These shares are flying high on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie shares have 10% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

Another bullish broker on Macquarie.

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Broker Notes

Is the ANZ share price 'the best value of the major banks'?

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares are in the green today.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I'd buy for massive growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy 'em now! Brokers name 3 ASX All Ords shares to add to your portfolio

| Bronwyn Allen

Copper, technology, and healthcare are the themes among these newly buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying these ASX shares after selloffs

| James Mickleboro

They appear to see value in their companies' shares.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 45%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock tumbling today. But why?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 16% on a new discovery

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting excited about this announcement.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns are expected from these shares over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 300 share could rise over 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees huge upside for this buy-rated stock. Let's see why it is bullish.

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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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Opinions

Is this ASX All Ords retail stock too cheap to ignore?

| Kate Lee, CFA

It's tough to be a retailer, but is the market punishing this ASX small cap share too much?

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Energy Shares

What Bill Gates, ASX uranium shares and the AI revolution have in common

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares could be tapped to make up for banned Russian imports in the US.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sigma share price: What's next with the Chemist Warehouse ASX listing?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in this M&A saga?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Chalice Mining, Integral Diagnostics, and Winsome Resources shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

3 lower-risk ASX shares I think are perfect for beginners

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are three ASX shares that are ideal for risk averse investors, in my opinion.

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Share Gainers

Why Capitol Health, Capricorn Metals, Credit Clear, and Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Why I'm planning to buy Guzman y Gomez shares and own for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business has a strong outlook.

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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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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock having such a poor start to the week?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords share is raising $1.1 billion to back generative AI

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords company announced a billion dollar capital raising. Here’s why.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 20% after accepting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

These two diagnostics companies are planning to merge their operations.

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Opinions

Are BHP or Wesfarmers shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in the owner of Bunnings or Australia’s biggest miner?

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Opinions

1 ASX small-cap stock that could benefit from the rental crisis

| Kate Lee, CFA

Noticed the rental market shortage? This may be an opportunity for this ASX small-cap share.

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Opinions

I'd use the Warren Buffett method and buy these 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett’s advice has steered me to these stocks.

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Broker Notes

This speculative ASX stock could almost double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors could almost double their money with this high risk option.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 mining stocks could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these miners according to analysts.

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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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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock's 'compelling valuation' makes it a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks a 50% return could be on the cards for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will Aussie investors have a good 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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Opinions

3 reasons ASX uranium stocks can keep charging higher into 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think the recent sell-down in ASX uranium stocks has been overdone. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 0.36% gain.

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Where Aussies are spending their money, and the ASX shares that could benefit

| Tristan Harrison

Households are still opening their wallets on certain categories.

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Share Market News

With nothing in my savings account, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth by following the Oracle of Omaha's golden rule.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could await buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 shares will continue to reward investors for years to come.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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