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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

Why AMP says interest rates won't rise next week

| Tristan Harrison

What is the RBA going to do with interest rates next?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong showing this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX tech share is surging 20% on a huge income rise

| Mitchell Lawler

A change a contract could hint at future profitability.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Mesoblast, Pointsbet, and Worley shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, DroneShield, IGO, and Serko shares are surging

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why the Droneshield share price is flying higher on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up Droneshield shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap at two-year lows?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares just hit a two-year low.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of up to 15% for these ASX 200 companies.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 11% after its largest shareholder dumped $1.4b of shares

| James Mickleboro

This company's largest shareholder is heading to the exit today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have very useful tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very happy start to the trading week for investors today.

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Share Market News

Star share price rebounds from all-time low after another casino ejection

| Tristan Harrison

There has been another change among the leadership ranks.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara shares worth buying right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the current Pilbara stock price low enough for me to buy?

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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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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Fallers

Why Betmakers, Brainchip, Core Lithium, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual shares freeze and thaw as corporate suitor circles

| Sebastian Bowen

Something rather odd happened with Perpetual shares this morning...

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Pacific Smiles, Perpetual, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium share is jumping 8% on first production

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the newly minted uranium producer on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this ASX All Ords stock is sparkling 15% brighter today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock are smiling widely today.

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Share Market News

Liontown share price charges higher on 'tremendous' quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall again after Anglo American rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's offer 'significantly undervalues' the miner.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles to multi-year low following quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has released its first update since suspending mining activities.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Lithium and technology: Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish about these shares for good reason.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX healthcare shares were strongest among the 11 market sectors last week.

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Broker Notes

10 top ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these shares would be great options next month.

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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

Morgans names more of the best ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares a big thumbs up.

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Share Market News

Are interest rate cuts now off the table for 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA is struggling in its battle with inflation. What does this mean for interest rates?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 20% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

Why I just invested another $1,000 in my favourite ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to hold this stock for a very long time.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 pumping the brakes before the weekend?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australian investors don't have the appetite today, here's why.

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Resources Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker sees significant valuation differences between these 2 major ASX 200 mining shares.

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