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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 Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 94% on a deal with Mineral Resources

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium stock rocketing following a joint venture agreement with Mineral Resources.

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Share Market News

Why is the Lovisa share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline bad news or good news?

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Materials Shares

Up 2,150% in a year, why is the Wildcat Resources share price crashing today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors appear displeased with Wildcat's latest update on the Tabba Tabba project.

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Share Market News

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock jumps 14% on CEO resignation

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this exit.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a great buy for almost anyone

| Tristan Harrison

I love this ETF for its portfolio.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I think could grow to be bigger than BHP one day

| Tristan Harrison

I have high hopes for the growth potential of these stocks.

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Share Fallers

2 classic ASX 200 shares you can buy for cheap now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these well-known stocks are in a temporary dip that shrewd investors could take advantage of.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I've been buying!

| Tristan Harrison

I liked the prices being offered by these 2 stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Got $5,000? Buy and hold these ASX value stocks for years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see significant value on offer with these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

It's not too late to buy these 2 rocketing ASX 200 stocks

| Tony Yoo

These dividend shares produce a handy income at the same time as racking up capital gains.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares with 'promising growth prospects' just starting to creep up now

| Tony Yoo

You need to dump the false logic that stocks that have already moved up are less likely to go further.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for ASX 200 shares, with a new record high.

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Dividend Investing

Seeking retirement income from ASX bank shares at 52-week highs? What I'd buy instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on other stocks for my dividends.

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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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Bank Shares

CBA shares rally to new record high. Is $196 billion too much for this banking giant?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think CBA shares have a number of problems right now...

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Share Market News

Guess which are the 2 newest members of the ASX 100 index

| James Mickleboro

Two additions and two exits have been announced.

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Genex, Life360, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy Westpac shares at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

I see only one reason to buy Westpac shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fletcher Building, Lake Resources, and Nick Scali shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Down 80% in a year why are Lake Resources shares tumbling again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium stock Lake Resources is under selling pressure again on Monday.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just hit another new record high on Monday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just breached Friday’s record to set a new all-time high today.

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Share Market News

The pros and cons of buying the Global X Fang+ ETF (FANG) right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should we take a bite of the FANG ETF?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price jumps 38% on $381 million takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This renewable energy company could be leaving the ASX boards soon.

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Small Cap Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 into ASX small-cap shares aiming for big growth

| Tristan Harrison

I love the potential of how big these small stocks could become.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd snap up in a heartbeat!

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX stocks look good value and have big dividends.

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Share Market News

Guess which 4 shares are being dumped from the ASX 200 index

| James Mickleboro

Changes are being made to the benchmark index this month. Here are the ins and outs.

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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 deep into the red.

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Bank Shares

Is it time for me to change my tune about ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have I underrated this ASX bank share?

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy after the Kogan share price rocketed 90% in a year?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this online retailer still an investment opportunity?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for investors on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these events in the coming days as they could impact your stock investments.

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Dividend Investing

$2k buys me 627 shares in 2 ASX passive income shares yielding 11% combined

| Tony Yoo

You don't need a huge amount of money to begin generating an automatic cash source for yourself.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Investing Strategies

6 ASX shares to buy and hold until the next leap year

| Tony Yoo

These are the stocks to store in the portfolio until the next February 29 rolls around in 2028, according to…

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Share Market News

If I invest $10,000 in Qantas shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are predicting from the airline operator.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards according to analysts.

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Value Investing

Looking for ASX value shares? Here's 1 I'd buy and 1 I'd avoid!

| Tony Yoo

It's not an easy exercise to identify which stocks are undervalued and which ones are simply terrible. Here's an example…

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Opinions

Will I be buying Zip shares now the company has turned a profit?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now the right time to buy this BNPL stock -- or not?

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 55% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why I think this beaten-up stock could be an opportunity.

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