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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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Opinions

Why I think this is the best ASX All Ords share money can buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my first pick of all 500 shares in the All Ords index...

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Core Lithium, Life360, and Origin shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Meridian Energy, Neuren, and Tyro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

The Weebit Nano share price just rocketed 7%. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

Weebit Nano shares are on fire today. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords lithium share is soaring 16% on approval

| Mitchell Lawler

Another item has been ticked off the checklist of this lithium company as it steps closer towards production.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

"Large-scale expansion": Eagers share price climbs on major news

| Sebastian Bowen

Eagers is betting big on Victoria with a new acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Pilbara Minerals share price is a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has the potential to charge up investor returns.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

$15 billion ASX company gets all-clear for takeover from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Price for this energy stock rockets more than 5% in response to the positive news for shareholders.

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Opinions

Prediction: Why I think these 3 ASX shares could double by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these stocks as buys because of their compelling outlooks.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive economics': 3 ASX mining shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

When the global economy looks bad, resources are at low demand. Check out which are attracting the interest of the…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares could outperform if interest rates stay higher for longer?

| Tristan Harrison

High interest rates won’t necessarily hurt all businesses equally.

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Dividend Investing

'Growth catalyst': 2 ASX dividend shares set to soar from this point

| Tony Yoo

Best of both worlds: Two experts name income stocks that could also see their valuations rocket.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 compelling ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

These quality businesses are heavily discounted for the shrewd investor, say experts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ten shares?

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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

Why are young investors so obsessed with passive income right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons to like dividends.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Mineral Resources share price just slumped to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough period for shareholders mining company.

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Magellan, Weebit Nano, and Winsome shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Lake Resources, Santos, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Opinions

I think these two cheap ASX shares are too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

I’m loving the look of these two stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why has the BrainChip share price surged 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares are surging today, but it's not clear why...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 100 share can rise ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are tipping some big returns from this language testing and student placement company's shares.

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Opinions

I'm backing these 2 undervalued ASX growth shares to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

It seems like a great time to invest in compelling companies.

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Opinions

Why I'd be willing to bet on this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is growing in a number of compelling ways.

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Opinions

Why I just invested my tax refund in this ASX 300 share

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock will be a solid long-term choice.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Investing Strategies

'Powerful trend': The ASX stock cashing in from customers who don't care about interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Here's a company that has clients whose spending power has not diminished from rising mortgage repayments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Monday.

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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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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price too expensive at $51?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers undervalued or overvalued?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 lost ground this week, with the best performing sector being the one that fell the least.

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Pexa share price diving 8% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are digesting this week's news that Pexa will acquire a similar business in the UK.

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Opinions

Is it time to consider buying Zip stock in October?

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip is having a hard time winning over investors lately. Yet, those within the company are loading up.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Dimerix, Evolution, GQG, and Steadfast shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, Magellan, and Pexa shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Energy Shares

This ASX lithium share just hit a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors being too pessimistic about lithium?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX 300 healthcare share can rise 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is feeling exceptionally bullish on this share.

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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