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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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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock took out today's top spot.

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Share Gainers

All Ords share surges 13% after founder confirms no intention to sell stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share went on a rocket trip today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves in the lithium space drove trading volumes today.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA rate hike in June following the latest wages data?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is sensitive to rapid increases in interest rates, with higher rates boosting the appeal of cash deposits…

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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 Life360, Pointsbet, Serko, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Best & Less, Incitec Pivot, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker upgrades AGL share price by 19%

| Bronwyn Allen

Are things turning around for the AGL share price, which is up 10.5% in 2023?

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Healthcare Shares

ASX All ords biotech stock explodes 120% on regulatory green light

| Monica O'Shea

The company has hit a milestone with its cancer diagnostics test.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the ASX 200 giant has been tipped to jump 8%.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 is in the red in morning trading amid broker upgrades to various stocks today.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares making big moves on trading updates

| James Mickleboro

These ASX All Ordinaries shares are having very different sessions.

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Technology Shares

Deja vu! Why is the Appen share price crashing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

Another day, another huge decline for this struggling tech share.

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Resources Shares

60% upside! Macquarie says buy Argosy shares now

| Tony Yoo

The junior lithium miner has very exciting plans for this year, if you want to invest in its fortunes.

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Share Market News

Why Qantas shares are Morgans' top pick in the travel sector

| James Mickleboro

This airline share could be about to take off according to one leading broker.

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Broker Notes

'Welcome improvement': 3 ASX small-cap shares to grab right now

| Tony Yoo

The Celeste Australian Small Companies Fund is backing this trio of stocks for long-term gains after a fantastic bounce in…

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Materials Shares

Brokers expect big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could offer big capital returns and dividends.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie shares are going for cheap. Buy the dip?

| Tony Yoo

A portfolio manager examines why the investment bank stock has plunged in recent weeks, and whether it's worth grabbing for…

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or a bear on NAB shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it worth scooping up some NAB shares after the bank's rocky half-year reception?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares are buys: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could give your passive income a boost.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock defied its sector's downturn to post a 12% gain today.

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, James Hardie, Life360, and Ora Banda shares stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares had a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, Northern Star, Pointsbet, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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