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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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Real Estate Shares

If house prices have bottomed, should I buy property-related ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things turning around for everything related to property?

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Share Fallers

Why have investors fallen out of love with Lynas shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has tumbled 39% since early 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares dip despite new FDA approval

| Monica O'Shea

What's with CSL today?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters in high inflation (and what they have in common)

| Tony Yoo

It takes a special kind of business to raise their valuations amid rising interest rates and red-hot rises in supply…

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

Can this biotech juggernaut keep charging higher from here?

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Industrials Shares

'Very promising': The ASX stock set to make a killing over the next two years

| Tony Yoo

Expert names an ASX share that's tripled in just 16 months, but believes is still cheap and has more climbing…

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 share can hit a new 52-week high: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is just warming up with its gains according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

How much to invest in ASX shares to get $500 in dividends every month

| Tony Yoo

If $6,000 per year for doing nothing sounds like sweet action you want to get in on, take a look…

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Opinions

Are short sellers wrong about Pointsbet shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Some investors are betting on Pointsbet shares to drop.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting some big yields from these ASX dividend shares.

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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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Resources Shares

Get big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers. Let's see why.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share explode 60% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why this rare earths explorer had such a stellar day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share posted today's biggest gain.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is again dominating ASX trading volumes this Tuesday. Here's why.

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Opinions

I could have doubled my money in 6 months owning Weebit Nano stock. Why didn't I?

| Mitchell Lawler

I passed up on a 130% return. Here's why I'd do it again if I had the chance.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Neuren, Norwest, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and launching higher.

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Share Fallers

Why Ramelius, Sayona Mining, St Barbara, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Should I invest in the ASX 200 or the S&P 500?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it better for Aussies to stay local or go global?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares are making investors very happy today.

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Record Highs

Up 80% in a month, Liontown share price smashes all-time high on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Even short sellers appear more hopeful of the lithium stock.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX rare earths stock just rocket 107%?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this rare earths share is surging.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP clears final hurdle to acquire all OZ Minerals shares. What's next for investors?

| Brooke Cooper

Today will likely be the last day OZ Minerals shares trade on the ASX.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Citi says buy on Carsales shares and Morgan Stanley is backing Mirvac shares for growth.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says the Pilbara Minerals share price can rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a bargain buy right now according to one leading broker.

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Opinions

Kogan shares: Bull vs. bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Is there a solid case for buying or does the bear thesis make more sense?

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Broker Notes

A 'new entry point' just opened for 2 ASX 200 shares with strong outlooks

| Tony Yoo

Iron ore and petrol is where it's at for two experts recommending these stocks as buys.

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Bank Shares

Why this broker downgraded Bank of Queensland shares ahead of its results

| James Mickleboro

This bank share has copped a downgrade from a leading broker.

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Broker Notes

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab before they rocket

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that are heading up in the long run, even though they have gone backwards…

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Broker Notes

Here are 3 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy now according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

Electric vehicles will need lithium from these buy-rated ASX 200 shares in the coming years.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Wesfarmers share price just smash a new 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers' shares are making its shareholders smile right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which lithium stock outperformed all other ASX 200 shares today.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is up almost 40% in 2023 and has just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX tech stock can't stop climbing. Here's what's going on.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, New Hope, Regis Resources, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Lake Resources, Lindsay, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a strong start to the week for these ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading volume charts are all about ASX lithium stocks.

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Opinions

What to know before giving up on growth and going all-in on ASX dividend shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividends could be an anchor on long-term returns if the wrong companies are chosen.

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