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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

If I invest $10,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Brooke Cooper

Have the lithium stock's dividends already peaked?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX 200 tech share outperformed all others on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares seem to be all the rage this Friday on our volume charts.

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Share Fallers

Why Dusk, Impedimed, Nufarm, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling these ASX shares on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why AUB, Austal, Core Lithium, and Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price rockets despite scandal triggering massive fine

| Tony Yoo

Court scathing of the financial firm's conduct, calling it 'serious' and 'wrongful'.

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Capital Raising

This ASX All Ords share is surging 5% after securing $150 million

| Brooke Cooper

AUB has successfully completed a $150 million capital raise.

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Share Gainers

Why the Austal share price is sailing 25% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Austal has a number of ongoing projects with the United States Navy and Coast Guard.

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Share Fallers

Dusk share price sinks 16% today as cost of living weighs

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors look to be hitting the sell button on the back of an underwhelming trading update released by Dusk…

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Healthcare Shares

What's the forecast for the CSL share price in the second half of 2023?

| Tony Yoo

The biotech giant has seen its stock go sideways since COVID-19 struck. Is it ready for a post-pandemic push upwards?

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Opinions

Down 10% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares in for a material re-rating?

| Tristan Harrison

The market was pessimistic about the bank’s recent result.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares to buy if they plunge from June tax-loss selling

| Tony Yoo

Pick up these unloved bargains next month if they fall even further, according to one expert.

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Broker Notes

The ASX mining share that's 'simply too cheap'!

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says junior gold miner Tietto Minerals is undervalued as it prepares to reach full nameplate production.

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Broker Notes

Buy these excellent ASX 50 shares now: broker

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the kings and queens of the ASX boards.

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Share Market News

Is it possible Appen shares have finally bottomed?

| Bronwyn Allen

Appen shares hit a seven-year low of $1.91 this week then rebounded by 30%. So, was that the bottom?

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Dividend Investing

3 magnificent ASX dividend shares that could turn $5k into $50,000

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks aren't the only way to a massive windfall. Here's a trio I think that could also take you…

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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 strongly on Friday.

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Share Fallers

With interest rates rising, why have ASX 200 bank shares been pummelled in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

It may seem counterintuitive, but rising rates present pros AND cons for ASX 200 bank shares.

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Best Shares

If I could only buy one ASX share today, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find a reason not to buy this ASX share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 stock soared 14% on an earnings release today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares and a big loss for an oil share are driving trading volumes today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is well into the green on Thursday, with three ASX shares doing more than their fair share…

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Communication Shares

Better buy: Telstra shares or TPG?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these would be a better telco stock to call on for returns?

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ETFs

12 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

We have not one, not two, but a dozen new 52-week highs to discuss.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Share Gainers

Why Nufarm, Serko, Temple & Webster, and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Beach Energy, Bowen Coal, and Virgin Money shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about AUB shares on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

AUB is catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on with this insurance broker?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 21% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Weebit Nano stock this week?

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Resources Shares

The 2 best ASX uranium shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Thanks to Russia's belligerence and the global push for decarbonisation, one expert reckons nuclear power is back in vogue.

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Broker Notes

Go 'long and bullish' on this ASX share that just rocketed 8%

| Tony Yoo

A portfolio manager is advising that this materials company is somehow increasing revenue while sales volume drops.

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Share Gainers

Guess which All Ords lithium company is the biggest shareholder of Sayona Mining stock

| Monica O'Shea

The largest shareholder of the lithium company is none other than another ASX lithium player.

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Broker Notes

Why Citi is raving about this amazing ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

This could be one of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy right now according to Citi.

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ETFs

Could buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at under $90 help me retire early?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF delivers investors a strong level of dividend income.

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Share Gainers

The Zip share price has zoomed 12% higher in a week. Is this the beginning of a turnaround?

| Bronwyn Allen

We analyse whether the bump is a blip or the beginning of new momentum for the Zip share price.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over CBA shares

| Tony Yoo

Commonwealth Bank has been a reliable source of income for investors, but now is not the best time to buy.…

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Resources Shares

Where will ASX lithium shares go in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

The per-kg price for the battery material has fallen by 75% over the past six months. What will become of…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a much better day of trade for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ANZ shares? Here's what's happening with the bank's $3.5 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ first announced its intention to acquire Suncorp’s banking segment on 18 July.

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