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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 Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's big ASX winners?

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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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Value Investing

Did ASX value shares or growth shares do better in FY23?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which was the better bet in FY23?

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Bega Cheese, Link, and Neometals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Bell Financial, Downer, Imugene, and Vulcan shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Healthcare Shares

5 reasons to buy CSL shares right now: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity's Zara Lyons outlines why she's positive on CSL shares.

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Share Market News

3 former ASX market darlings now trading at 52-week lows. Are they cheap buys?

| James Mickleboro

Are these former market darlings now bargain buys?

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52-Week Lows

Down 8% to a 52-week low: Why is this ASX 200 share being sold off today?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is ending the financial year with a day to forget.

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Technology Shares

2 'pleasing' ASX 200 tech shares to get your hands on right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have led the way in 2023. Wilson analysts name a pair they'd still be willing to buy.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy the rebound on Webjet shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Webjet shares have risen 27% over the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

'Keep printing cash': Not too late to buy these 2 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Tony Yoo

Experts say these quality resources stocks have massive growth profiles and are still quite cheap.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing day for investors on the ASX 200 today.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to provide big returns for investors.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares just got hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has lost one of its biggest bulls.

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bega, Transurban, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX 200 retail shares and a big four bank stock have received broker upgrades.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Next Science, Macmahon, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I invest in ASX shares and still get a good night's sleep

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve deliberately positioned my portfolio to be resilient.

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Share Market News

Transurban share price dips on ACCC probe

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has concerns over a potential acquisition.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Expectations for another RBA rate hike in July throwing up headwinds for ASX 200 shares have changed dramatically over the…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors smile on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are beaten-up Bega shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down share? Or should you keep your powder dry?

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ETFs

The Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) just hit a new 52-week high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The global share market continues to rise.

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Broker Notes

'Compelling' decarbonisation ASX share to buy for dirt cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

This is a rare buying opportunity for a green technology provider, says one expert.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has plunged to a 10-year low

| Mitchell Lawler

Rising costs are battering this well-known ASX 200 company.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

With $5 a day, here's how I'd start earning passive income for life with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

If you can put aside the price of a cup of coffee everyday, I can take you to the promised…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a top day for ASX investors on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Harvey Norman, Latin Resources, and Ramsay shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bega Cheese, Capitol Health, Centaurus Metals, and Seek shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares surging more than 10% today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ordinaries shares are trouncing the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

15 ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a phenomenal day for ASX ETF investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 more of the best ASX shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Here are three buy-rated shares from very different sides of the market.

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Opinions

Navigating the ASX All Ords to discover diamond companies

| Mitchell Lawler

If I wanted to beat the benchmark, I'd take a look at this little-discussed metric to locate winning investments.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges higher on latest Australian inflation print

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 leapt higher as investors priced in lower odds of another RBA rate hike in July following the…

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Technology Shares

Pointsbet share price jumps as bidding war heats up for US operations

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet's US operations are attracting a lot of interest.

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Investing Strategies

Better interest rate relief stock: Goodman Group or Macquarie shares?

| Tony Yoo

If you were to buy right now, this is the investment that I think will do better once the Reserve…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good day for the ASX 200 index.

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