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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

Mineral Resources share price jumps on 'significant natural gas discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

The diversified miner announced several good news items today.

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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 biggest gainers?

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Share Market News

Records tumble! 10 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

It's green lights all the way for these ASX 200 winners today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Woolworths share price could rise a further 11% this year

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are smashing the market this year and the run may not be over.

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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 Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Collins Foods, DGL, and Sigma shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Energy Shares

Is ASX 200 uranium share Paladin Energy a buy at around 73 cents?

| Monica O'Shea

Is Paladin Energy a buy?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Azure Minerals, Eagers Automotive, and Pilbara Minerals are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Broker Notes

Citi gives its verdict on CSL shares post-selloff

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to snap up this beaten down stock?

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX 200 buy-the-dips you may have missed and the ones brokers recommend now

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas today's best ASX 200 buy-the-dip opportunities according to the experts.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price having such a strong month so far?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with Fortescue shares in June?

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Opinions

Better ASX 200 tech stock to buy now: Wisetech or Xero shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of the strongest technology businesses on the ASX.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Endeavour shares at their 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

This drink business has just hit a 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors sold over $15 million of their company shares this week

| James Mickleboro

These directors have cashed in their shares for a big pay day this week.

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Materials Shares

Is Latin Resources stock the quiet achiever of the ASX lithium sector?

| Monica O'Shea

The company is developing a lithium project in Brazil.

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Broker Notes

'Attractive valuation': 2 ASX shares QVE analysts just bought

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been shocking recently, but the long-term outlook is much better than that suggests.

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Broker Notes

Are Zip shares finally worth buying now?

| Tony Yoo

Can the buy now, pay later thrive in the new world of credit checks and an economic downturn?

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Cheap Shares

2 oversold ASX retail shares I want to buy before they bounce back

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the market has oversold these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX 200 shares that ECP is backing right now

| Tony Yoo

One tumbled and the other flew last month, but ECP analysts believe in both for long-term growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a high.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Woodside shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

The ASX energy giant had a bumper 2022 but should you add Woodside shares to your portfolio?

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Share Gainers

Why are BHP shares having such a stellar week?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good week so far for the Big Australian amid optimism surrounding the iron ore price.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today’s biggest gainers?

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Materials Shares

'Very much excited': Guess which ASX lithium share just soared 70%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at one explorer that is charging ahead today.

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Materials Shares

Top broker says buy South32 shares for 40% upside and one other BIG reason!

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes there could be some very big returns on offer with this mining giant.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DGL, Lynas, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough session for these ASX shares on Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price tumbles 11% as 16 million new shares hit the market

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it market dilution or quick-profit selling that is dragging Appen shares down today? Probably both.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares tumbling today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are trading lower today, largely wiping out yesterday's gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Delta Lithium, Emeco, and Navigator Global are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

When will the ASX 200 get back to 7,500?

| Tristan Harrison

2023 has been a volatile time for the ASX to date. Can it recover?

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Share Gainers

Greentech share price explodes 286% to all-time highs on new lithium strike

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent shares in ASX lithium explorer Greentech Metals rocketing today.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 16% to an all-time low after an earnings downgrade?

| Bernd Struben

This diversified industrial company is under heavy selling pressure after releasing a trading update this morning.

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Materials Shares

Here's what this leading broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares have been on fire this week. Is there more left in the tank?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marches higher as US Fed holds fire on rate hike. What can investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

The lift enjoyed by the ASX 200 today may be muted due to some hawkish caveats from Fed chair Jerome…

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Bank Shares

Better dividend buy: CBA shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares actually a great option for dividends?

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Share Market News

2 leading ASX 300 shares this fund manager is backing to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is betting on these two ASX shares in its portfolios.

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Financial Shares

Here's what Citi is saying about the AMP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to be a bull or a bear with AMP shares? Or maybe something in the middle?

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Share Market News

Lithium and building products: This fund manager thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for outperformance? These two could keep delivering.

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Opinions

Should I buy CSL shares following this week's 6% slump?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is all the commotion circling the CSL share price this week, and could it be a opportunity to add…

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Opinions

100 years of resource: Why this little-known ASX mining share has my attention

| Mitchell Lawler

After stumbling upon this quiet little mining company, I had to take a closer look.

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