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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

One unloved ASX income stock I'm buying, with an 11% dividend yield

| Bernd Struben

You’re most likely familiar with this beaten-down ASX income stock. You may even have shopped in one of the company’s…

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Opinions

$3,000 to invest? Here are 3 investments I'd make in ASX shares this year

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these investments this year while the prices still look really attractive.

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Opinions

Beginner investors: 3 ASX stocks I'd buy right away!

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like these investments for starters.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares I would buy if the share market has a firesale

| Sebastian Bowen

If there's a stock market sale, I would queue up for these ASX shares.

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Energy Shares

Should ASX uranium shares be back on your radar?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power could have a major role in the global energy mix in the coming years.

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Opinions

An unloved ASX stock I'm considering buying with $5,000 in August

| Tony Yoo

This software maker has been punished by the market over the past couple of years, but it's now gone too…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A big day of results awaits investors and the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Opinions

$50k in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into ASX passive income of $2k a month!

| Tony Yoo

We could do this in just eight years, believe it or not. Check this out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors almost choked at the finish line today.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares you've never heard of rocketing over 30% on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the performance of Errawarra Resources and Ensurance today.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares just upgraded by a top broker

| Bronwyn Allen

One top broker says all three of these ASX retail shares will rise from here.

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Opinions

Yield-hunting: My top ASX dividend shares to fund an early retirement

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares offer a unique means to help fund an early retirement.

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Materials Shares

One step forward, two steps back: Why are Sayona Mining shares down 16%?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium junior is tumbling again on Tuesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why did the Core Lithium share price hit a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A negative outlook for lithium prices could be the straw that broke the camel's back for Core Lithium today.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Coronado Global, Delta Lithium, and Myer shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking deep into the red on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, James Hardie, Pilbara Minerals, and Red 5 shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock tumbling 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is hitting new lows on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the ASX companies that reported earliest this earnings season are closing in on their ex-dividend dates.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and industrial property are getting the thumbs up this month from analysts at Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Could this be a very positive sign for Treasury Wine shares?

| James Mickleboro

Will Chinese consumers soon be saying cheers to this company's wine again?

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Share Gainers

'Key growth catalyst': 2 ASX 200 shares ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

Check out which stocks a professional investor wants to buy during turbulent times.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares experts are bullish on

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have largely gone sideways in 2023, but this means there are some excellent long-term bargains to buy right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rebound on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

Pounce now: 'Appealing opportunity' to buy ASX shares in a 'quality company'

| Tony Yoo

Multiple experts agree that this ASX 200 stock could cop some short-term pain but then enjoy long-term gain.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The stock market gave investors a rude start to the week 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 Gainers

This tiny ASX lithium share is skyrocketing 80% amid deal with a mining giant

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what's behind this ASX small-cap's stellar performance today.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, GQG, GUD, and Pilbara Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Mesoblast, New Hope, and ResMed shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX All Ords mining share is up 75% in a month

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up the ASX All Ords mining share on the back of a series of promising announcements.

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Broker Notes

Sell your Telstra shares to buy these ASX tech shares: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Telstra out, tech stocks in. Here's what this broker is saying about the telco giant.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Today’s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price sinking again on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares are having a very tough time this month.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here's why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Materials Shares

4 reasons to sell Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to crash into the red.

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Small Cap Shares

'Considerable value': 2 small-cap ASX shares with bright futures

| Tony Yoo

Now that interest rates might stop climbing, smaller stocks could have a chance to bite back.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Share Gainers

'Under the radar': 2 ASX shares to buy now on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The most rewarding moments in investing are when you catch the lift on level 2 to see it climb to…

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