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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

ASX lithium shares rocket higher amid Allkem merger news

| Monica O'Shea

What's with lithium shares today?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 14% on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX lithium shares are smashing the All Ords right now.

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Bank Shares

Why I think the NAB share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Hunting for an ASX bank share to buy? NAB's valuation, dividend. and strong balance sheet are appealing to me.

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Share Market News

'Do it immediately'. Why Fortescue boss Twiggy Forrest says the federal budget's green hydrogen plans can't wait

| Bernd Struben

Energy Minister Chris Bowen called green hydrogen a critical enabler for future manufacturing of green metals and other products the…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 stocks surging ahead following guidance upgrades

| Brooke Cooper

It looks like financial year 2023 will be a good one for these ASX 200 companies.

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Capital Raising

NextDC share price halted amid $618 million cap raise

| Bernd Struben

NextDC shares will resume trading on Monday after management announces the outcome of the $618 million capital raising.

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Materials Shares

Why are Allkem shares rocketing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares are taking off this morning for one huge reason.

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Industrials Shares

2 obscure ASX shares to go 'long and bullish' on right now

| Tony Yoo

Engineering might not be glamorous, but it's a service the world will always need.

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Financial Shares

'Worst is now behind them': 2 unloved ASX 200 shares paying FAT dividends

| Tony Yoo

Are stock pickers themselves worth investing in? Here's a pair that are tempting buys, according to one expert.

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Technology Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Appen share price crash

| James Mickleboro

Was this AI share oversold or is the selling justified?

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Share Market News

The 2 ASX 200 shares with the highest profit margins right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This toll road owner and diversified financial services provider have the most impressive profit margins.

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Technology Shares

Better ASX tech share to buy now that the Nasdaq bear market is over: Altium or Appen?

| Tony Yoo

Both former darlings have been sold off the past 18 months. Which is the better bet from here onwards?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot happening on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Allkem share price on watch amid $15.7b mega lithium merger with Livent

| James Mickleboro

A new lithium giant is being formed by a transformational merger.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares booming over 16% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares caught the eye of investors on Wednesday and raced materially higher.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 stock bucked the trend to soar 8% on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Ioneer, Monadelphous, and Weebit Nano shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Bank of Queensland, Kogan, and Mayne Pharma shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very difficult session.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have both big gains and big losses driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Washington H Soul Pattinson share price just smash a new 52-week high?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s driving the investment giant higher?

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Share Fallers

Are Appen shares finally cheap enough to buy following today's nosedive?

| Bernd Struben

A strong four-month run for Appen shares came to an abrupt end today following the release of the AI company’s…

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Record Highs

Liontown share price cracks yet another all-time high on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the lithium favourite have more than doubled in 2023.

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Economy

Did the 2023 federal budget just lock in another RBA rate rise?

| Bernd Struben

Among the key budget measures is $14.6 billion in spending to assist households and small businesses with cost of living…

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Share Gainers

ASX hydrogen shares surge on 2023 federal budget $2b cash splash

| Brooke Cooper

The 2023 federal budget includes a whopping spend on renewable hydrogen.

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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

ASX 200 stock Technology One halted following cyber attack

| Tristan Harrison

There has been yet another cyber attack on an ASX 200 business.

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Share Market News

'Sell-off is overdone': Morgans says this ASX share is a bargain

| James Mickleboro

Shhh! Keep this bargain buy a secret!

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman has this ASX All Ords share on its conviction list and is tipping almost 50% upside

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is expecting very big things from this ASX All Ords share.

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Small Cap Shares

'Upside surprise': 2 small-cap ASX shares ready to break out

| Tony Yoo

The seas are rough, but Cyan's Dean Fergie reminds investors you need to hold on tight if you still believe…

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Technology Shares

3 compelling reasons to buy Xero shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Here's why I think this Kiwi software maker could make a brilliant long-term investment at the moment.

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Retail Shares

Why Woolworths shares are a strong buy: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish on this ASX 200 giant.

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Materials Shares

Analysts name 4 key reasons to buy BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

If you need a reason to invest in this mining giant's shares, then have four.

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Resources Shares

The 3 best lithium and rare earths ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish reckons it's time to go 'long and bullish' on this trio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares that turned $5,000 into $59,000 or much more in 5 years

| Bernd Struben

While 10-bagger stocks on the ASX are elusive, they do exist. And they make some investors rich.

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto and this ASX 200 share are strong buys: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX 200 shares to add to your portfolio this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Wesfarmers share price was in the red today despite green energy acquisition rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Could Wesfarmers be about to make an acquisition?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX 200 healthcare stock outperformed all others today.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX growth stocks: experts

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks could be top options right now according to experts.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares exploding over 65% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's certainly been a stellar day on the market for some ASX resources shares.

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