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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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52-Week Lows

The big dipper: Why has the Zip share price slipped 36% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors beginning to grow nervous of what 'higher for longer' interest rates could mean for Zip?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, Liontown, Pact, and Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising despite the market weakness.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd target these 2 top ASX dividend shares today for a $500 monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Whether you choose to reinvest that passive income or spend it as it hits your bank account, here are two…

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Share Market News

Why IGO, Leo Lithium, Medibank, and Novonix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why are so many ASX directors buying and selling their company shares post-reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

We provide examples of the biggest director transactions over the past few weeks.

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Share Market News

Could a higher takeover bid be on the cards for Origin shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It may take a larger bid to get across the line.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Medibank share price is falling hard on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Medibank shares, you'll be happy that the stock is falling heavily today.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest South32 dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

Better get moving if you want this mining giant's next dividend.

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Opinions

One ASX share I just can't stop buying at $5.30

| Sebastian Bowen

I can't stop buying this quality ASX share at the levels it is trading at today.

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Share Gainers

Up 1,100% in 2023, this ASX lithium stock has just been halted on 'material exploration results'

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors have been eagerly awaiting first round assay results from this junior Pilbara miner.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares still lift after court rules it illegally sacked 1700 workers

| Tony Yoo

The airline was trying to avoid future industrial action by unlawfully outsourcing thousands of jobs.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 share just snagged a $100 million deal with Liontown

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has given this ASX 200 share a boost this morning.

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Retail Shares

Should I rush to buy this ASX 300 share while it's trading at 52-week lows?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like it’s in the bargain bucket.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX All Ords stock Pact Group jumps 8% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

A takeover is looming but shareholders may be underwhelmed.

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Investing Strategies

Which generation has the best performing ASX portfolio? Gen X, Y, Z or Baby Boomers?

| Tony Yoo

Which ages are the best stock investors? Finally the answer has been revealed.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter says this ASX lithium share can jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Is this a lithium share to buy now?

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Growth Shares

I think these ASX growth shares are the most underrated right now

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have significant growth plans.

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Small Cap Shares

The small-cap ASX shares Celeste analysts are 'attracted to' right now

| Tony Yoo

With not much analyst coverage, there's a good chance you could pick up these stocks sneakily cheap.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a red day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

3 winners and 3 losers from ASX reporting season

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff names the best stocks to buy after their annual results, and the ones to be cautious…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 once again managed a tentative gain this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares that went gangbusters on big news today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares outperformed the index on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 200 shares that just smashed new, all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, Develop Global, Novonix, and Select Harvests are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bluescope, Brainchip, Lovisa, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

The ASX welcomed a new lithium stock today, and it's up 50%!

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been getting excited about this new lithium stock today.

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Healthcare Shares

Is today's CSL share price a good buy for ASX growth investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts are saying about the growth potential of this ASX 200 biotech share.

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Economy

ASX 200 turns red following latest consumer confidence data

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer confidence is weaker despite paused interest rates and declining inflation.

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Opinions

2 ASX companies near 52-week highs that I'd scoop up this month

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes you've just got to pay up for quality...

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52-Week Lows

Why is everyone talking about Resmed shares and Ozempic?

| Bronwyn Allen

Resmed shares are down 25% in 6 months and short selling has increased by 500% since May.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEO has sold $4.7 million of company shares in the past week

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling something to be concerned about?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is Gina Rinehart buying Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

Australia's richest woman has been buying a stake in this lithium share.

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Energy Shares

'Our favourite uranium play': 3 ASX energy shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

While it's no longer on the front pages of newspapers, the energy crisis has settled in for the long haul.

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Investing Strategies

'Supercharge recurring revenue': 3 ASX shares to buy before everyone else wakes up

| Tony Yoo

You can't beat the feeling of buying an investment early then seeing other punters jump on the bandwagon late.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A decent day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd try to turn $50k in savings into $1 million worth of ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

It's not so far-fetched to become a millionaire using stocks. Here's one example of how you could achieve the dream.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It ended up being a strong start to the week for the ASX 200 today.

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ETFs

Down 17% in 20 months, is it time to buy the Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO)?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this unique ETF is looking good today.

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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 Fallers

Why Leo Lithium, Megaport, Sims, and Tietto Minerals shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is fighting hard to start the week with a gain. At the time…

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