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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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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have good outlooks for growth.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords mining stock to surge 60%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains ahead for this ASX All Ords mining stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Zip shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much earnings could grow in the coming years…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Beetaloo, Pinnacle, Sigma, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market weakness on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bapcor, Codan, and Newmont shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) drills ahead of plan in Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources drilled ahead of plan in Q1 FY26, reporting strong progress at Telfer and regional exploration targets.

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare holds first AGM following Chemist Warehouse merger

| Laura Stewart

For FY25, Sigma delivered an 82% increase in revenue to $6 billion.

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Share Market News

Macquarie raises price target on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this mining giant.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT delivered solid FY25 results, with revenue and earnings growth supported by expansion and strong occupancy.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group share price in focus as residential sales surge 79% in 1Q26 update

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group shares are in focus after a strong first quarter, with residential sales surging 79% and key capital initiatives…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand warns of first-half FY26 loss as revenue, costs miss the mark

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand warns of a first-half loss for FY26, citing subdued demand and higher costs.

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Share Market News

Why this fast rising ASX tech stock is suddenly on every watchlist

| Leigh Gant

Investors can’t ignore this ASX tech stock’s rapid rise and growing buzz about its next chapter.

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Share Market News

Region Group holds its AGM after positing higher profit and resilient returns in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Region Group boosted FFO, profit and distributions in FY25, keeping performance on par with the A-REIT index.

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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 hump day on the local market.

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Broker Notes

This ASX financials stock has already doubled this year – Morgans thinks it can keep going!

| Aaron Bell

Its not too late to buy this stock market winner according to Morgans.

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Opinions

3 hot ASX 200 stocks I'd buy this week with $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect from the shares over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords energy stock to surge 56%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes this ASX energy company is set to deliver outsized gains.

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Broker Notes

Are Beach Energy shares heading for a 23% fall?

| Bernd Struben

Is the stock set for a big fall?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie cuts its price target on CSL shares. Is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie reveals new price target after analysing CSL's demerger plans.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Cleanaway, Sunrise, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Warning! Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts are calling time on these three top ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Hub24, and Northern Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded Australian shares revealed

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares were in focus last week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips nearly 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up this undervalued stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: A2 Milk, JB Hi-Fi, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what analysts are recommending as buys, holds, and sells.

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Broker Notes

Morgans is recommending investors accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX 200 financials stock is tipped to rise 75%?

| Aaron Bell

After a down year, this financials stock could be a buy low candidate?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Which of these 3 ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

| Aaron Bell

Which of these ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

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Opinions

Here are 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these stocks for the long term.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Broker Notes

Upgrade alert! Macquarie predicts 15% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has just upgraded this blue chip.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Larvotto, Neuren, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips Santos shares to surge 31%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big growth year ahead for Santos shares. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Bapcor, Brainchip, and Deep Yellow shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Mesoblast earnings: surging cell therapy revenues highlight growth

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast shares are in the spotlight after strong revenue growth from Ryoncil® boosted confidence in the company’s outlook.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals earns FDA Fast Track for NNZ-2591 in PMS

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are in focus after the FDA granted Fast Track to its NNZ-2591 treatment for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Warning! Why you should sell CBA and these ASX shares asap

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these shares.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares to sell amid heady market activity: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 hit a new record high on the back of renewed hopes for a rate cut last week.

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