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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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Broker Notes

Beach and bling: 2 ASX 200 shares Firetrail is loving right now

| Tony Yoo

2023 could be a tough year for the economy, but this pair of stocks have irresistible themes driving growth.

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Broker Notes

3 'defensive growth' ASX shares perfect for the current climate: expert

| Tony Yoo

Defence doesn't mean you sacrifice growth. Here's a trio of stocks that will let you have your cake and eat…

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Broker Notes

'Increased confidence': Alphinity reveals 2 ASX 200 shares it just bought

| Tony Yoo

What are the companies to invest in when we're expecting tough economic conditions to rule this year?

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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was yet another good day for one ASX 200 coal stock.

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Broker Notes

Here's what Morgans is saying about the Sandfire share price

| James Mickleboro

Are there more good days ahead for this copper miner's shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200's spectacular recovery today is driving heavy trading volumes.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I think the Xero share price is a top buy today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a top performer by 2030.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price soaring 7% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company is having a good day.

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REITs

This ASX 200 property share just announced a trading halt. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

This REIT is raising up to $325 million in new funds. What will it spend it on?

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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 Fallers

Why Latitude, Myer, Regis Resources, and Service Stream shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday despite the market charging higher.

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Share Gainers

Why New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, Westpac, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

If I had bought $5,000 AMP shares a week ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Monica O'Shea

AMP shares have outperformed the ASX 200 in the last week.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

If you’re investing in ASX 200 shares, then you’re probably as keen as I am to know what the US…

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Share Market News

Latitude shares are back on the ASX, but why are they falling 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Latitude shares are back to trading today, but investors seem very worried.

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Opinions

Why I think Wesfarmers shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this ASX 200 stock in my shopping basket.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Out with coal, in with nickel: Could BHP shares soon face a flurry of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant could find itself in a cluster of deals this year.

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Bank Shares

Goldman 'remains confident in the health' of ASX 200 bank shares and names its top pick

| James Mickleboro

No need to panic about the Australian banking sector according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy if there is panic selling

| Mitchell Lawler

This is where I'll be running to if there's blood in the streets.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and buy these ASX mining shares instead: broker

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the sector right now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why brokers tip double-digit gains from the Endeavour share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying cheers to the shares of this drinks company right now.

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Broker Notes

Is the Core Lithium share price a buy at 84 cents?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the ASX 200 lithium stock really offer 80% upside?

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price can jump 45% even if lithium prices fall: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this lithium share can rise even as prices of the battery making ingredient fall.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares could offer a dividend yield of 10% in FY23, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the huge yield enough to make ANZ an attractive opportunity?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's one hot, one lukewarm and one cold ASX share: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser decides whether he would buy three stocks that have plunged in…

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Investing Strategies

'Significant growth potential': Expert names 2 unfashionable ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Prejudice will get you nowhere. Open your mind when you're adding stocks to your portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another positive session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 coal stock posted a near 9% gain today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium shares on our most traded stocks list today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy with huge upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for exposure to the mining sector, then look no further.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Incitec Pivot, Mincor, and New Hope shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session and are shooting higher.

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Share Gainers

The Mincor Resources share price is skyrocketing 42%, what could be next for this ASX mining share?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mining share is on the move today

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Accent, Northern Star, and Select Harvests shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday despite the market storming higher.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors beware, Credit Suisse bailout is an anomaly

| Bernd Struben

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has investors wondering if the law of the jungle now applies to their portfolios,…

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Opinions

Want to invest $10,000 in great ASX shares? I'd pick these 3

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are great opportunities to invest in.

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Share Market News

1 reason to avoid the stock market, and 3 great reasons to invest today

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it safe to invest in the stock market right now?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the move today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the rebound in the Woodside share price on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 9% on 'very high grade' results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is now up more than 26% so far in 2023.

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