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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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Materials Shares

What could Tesla's results mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla seems to be dragging down lithium shares today...

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Share Gainers

Wildcat Resources share price leaps 2,050% in 2023! Here's why the ASX lithium stock is soaring

| Bernd Struben

If I’d invested $1,000 in Wildcat Resources shares at market close at the end of 2022, I’d now be sitting…

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Share Market News

Why are Latin Resources and these ASX lithium shares in trading halts today?

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares are out of action on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are experiencing a significant de-rating on Friday after returning from suspension.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put buy ratings on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

20%+ returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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Resources Shares

Pssst… We just sold these ASX mining shares to buy this one: Alphinity

| Tony Yoo

One team just switched its allegiance from one iron ore giant to another. Check out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Catch 'em before it's too late: 3 ASX small-cap shares that just started soaring

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen in the last quarter, and NovaPort analysts reckon it's just the beginning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday's ASX session was a shocker for shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy the 3 worst performing ASX 200 shares of the year?

| Bernd Struben

While a few ASX 200 shares have roughly doubled in value this year, others have gone decidedly the other way.

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Share Market News

Why did a major investor just offload $157 million in Whitehaven shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven announced a $5 billion acquisition of BHP coal assets yesterday.

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Share Fallers

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks 12% despite rocketing revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

Positive cash flows, growing revenue, improving cash balance. Why are investors still displeased?

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Broker Notes

Citi says CSL shares can rise almost 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with this beaten down biotherapeutics giant's shares.

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52-Week Highs

2 All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs amid today's sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares aren't following the All Ords lower today...

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Netwealth, Pilbara Minerals, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Nick Scali, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are avoiding the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths shares lower on ACCC concerns. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' acquisition of a majority stake in Petstock hasn't been as smooth as it would have liked.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares hit 52-week low after airline cops multiple blows overnight

| Tony Yoo

Can it get any worse for the airline? Apparently it can -- just ask investors.

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Broker Notes

Why did multiple brokers just downgrade AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts aren’t as excited about the ASX financial share.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after big merger plan dies

| Tony Yoo

The airline just can't shake off its bad fortunes. Here's the latest blow that investors will be watching on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

With a 22% dividend, is this ASX share a passive income machine?

| Tony Yoo

Imagine receiving $22,000 each year from just a $100,000 investment. Surely that's a winner?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 index on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a happy hump day this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Credit Corp, Hub24, and Newcrest shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven shares jump 15% on 'transformational' $5b BHP deal

| James Mickleboro

The market is very pleased with this coal miner's proposed $5 billion acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Latin Resources, Mayne Pharma, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 22% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are mulling over a potential takeover offer of the ASX All Ords share.

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi and Goldman are saying about the Rio Tinto share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up this mining giant's shares?

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price frozen as miner named 'preferred bidder' for BHP's Queensland coal mines

| Bernd Struben

BHP has confirmed that Whitehaven is the preferred bidder for two of its prime coking coal mines in Queensland.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Credit Corp share price just fall off a cliff?

| Bronwyn Allen

Credit Corp shares dived 32% shortly after the open as the market reacted to surprising news.

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Materials Shares

Lithium Power International shares rocket 30% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer has agreed to be taken over by a Chilean giant.

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Opinions

5 ways to beat the market over a decade (including my best ASX stock pick for each)

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the names I’d choose to try to beat the market.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares now suspended?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer will be out of action until the end of the week. But why?

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Investing Strategies

2 obscure ASX shares that 'should grow nicely over the coming decade'

| Tony Yoo

'Boring but beautiful': The Forager team just bought these stocks that may not make headlines but are excellent long-term investments.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40% this year: 3 bargain ASX shares to buy now (one is a lithium stock)

| Tony Yoo

This trio is now heavily discounted and is worth picking up, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch out for on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's 'a rare opportunity to invest' in an ASX 200 company of the 'highest quality'

| Tony Yoo

The market has panicked and now these shares are going for cheap. Too cheap, according to multiple experts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 bounced back hard this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

3-year lows: Is the Chalice Mining share price a golden buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into this opportunity?

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