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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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Dividend Investing

The 3 secrets to picking the best ASX dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

IML fundie Michael O'Neill reveals what he seeks in an income stock, and gives 4 examples.

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Broker Notes

Following a massive surge in 2022, are Whitehaven shares back at fair value?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Whitehaven share price has fallen more than 40% from its record high of $11.04 in October last year.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares cheap now or are they value traps?

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector is suffering from lower commodity prices this year. Is it a great time to buy some bargains?

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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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Materials Shares

Could the latest China trade data be a good sign for the Fortescue share price?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for Fortescue?

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts name 2 ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be going places according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that exploded 60 to 133% on Wednesday

| Monica O'Shea

These three shares were among the top market performers on a day the ASX 200 finished in the green.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's best-performing ASX 200 stock was a miner.

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price in bargain territory?

| James Mickleboro

Are this regional bank's shares trading at an attractive level?

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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 Gainers

Why Allkem, BHP, Delta Lithium, and IAG shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares smashing the market today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's likely boosting these miners on the ASX on Wednesday.

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Opinions

Why the Santos share price looks undervalued to me

| Bernd Struben

One factor that’s pushed the Santos share price down over the past 12 months is a 14% retrace in the…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares inspiring confidence and excitement right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This fund manager is backing Life360 and TechnologyOne shares in today's inflationary economy.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares having such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are powerhouses in the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Auckland Airport, CSL, and Wisetech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed's rate call tonight?

| Bernd Struben

Last month, the Fed unexpectedly increased interest rates by another 0.25%, pressuring US markets and the ASX 200.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks are scaling new heights on

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Materials Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price really deliver 60% upside?

| Monica O'Shea

On top of recent gains, some analysts believe the lithium miners' shares could keep climbing higher.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Advanced Health Intelligence share price rocketed 370% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

What just happened to this healthcare tech company?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX titanium share is rocketing 76% on a deal with Ford

| James Mickleboro

A deal with Ford is putting a rocket under this ASX share.

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Materials Shares

What in the world of niobium do investors see in ASX rare earth share WA1 Resources?

| Monica O'Shea

What's so hot about niobium?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price races to 52-week high on strong investor day update

| James Mickleboro

IAG shareholders are smiling on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords tech share is rising today on AI megatrend excitement

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Technology has raised $160 million to increase its exposure to the AI megatrend.

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Share Market News

This indicator has correctly predicted where US stocks are heading every year since 1950. Here's what it's saying now

| Bronwyn Allen

Are US stocks about to go up or down?

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Share Market News

Why Goldman Sachs prefers Rio Tinto shares to BHP

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto gets the thumbs up from analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Investing Strategies

'Recession fears': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab for uncertain times

| Tony Yoo

Fortify your portfolio with these stocks, reckons Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum.

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Resources Shares

'Good entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now ready to buy

| Tony Yoo

The trouble with cyclical stocks is that the entry point is make-or-break, even for long-term investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

8 ASX shares that were COVID winners but have now crashed

| Bronwyn Allen

They were the skyrocketing ASX shares of the pandemic. But that was then...

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Opinions

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

| Motley Fool Staff

Everyone is talking about AI. Could Appen be in a position to capture the demand and rise back to its…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks helped push the ASX 200 higher this Tuesday.

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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 Cedar Woods, Champion Iron, Domino's, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, Paladin Energy, Tesserent, and Xero shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Market News

I'm backing these 2 little-known ASX shares to beat the ASX 200 over the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

International growth could drive these ASX shares higher.

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Broker Notes

Buy Suncorp shares for strong returns and big dividend yields: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for this insurance giant's shares.

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Technology Shares

Guess which tiny ASX tech share is skyrocketing 150% today

| James Mickleboro

This cybersecurity company has received a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What is Wesfarmers acquiring for $135 million, and why?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is making a new acquisition for its Health division.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I would buy and hold to 2030

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing both of these picks to deliver very good returns over the rest of the decade.

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