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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 62% on a 'bonanza gold' find

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share entered a trading halt on Friday pending today’s announcement on its gold exploration campaign in Western…

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Opinions

Should I target $1,000 of annual dividends by investing $10,000 today?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares could be a great way to unlock income.

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Materials Shares

4 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy now: broker

| James Mickleboro

Not everyone is expecting lithium prices to crash down to earth later this year...

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Broker Notes

3 'quality' ASX shares to buy now before they rocket: experts

| Tony Yoo

It's currently best to invest in businesses that will be resilient in the coming downturn in the economy and consumer…

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Broker Notes

'Result was incredible': 3 ASX 200 shares Jun Bei Liu would buy now

| Tony Yoo

These are the best stock picks coming out of reporting season from Tribeca's prominent portfolio manager.

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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

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others today despite only silence from the company.

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Share Market News

Looking to buy Telstra shares? Boss reveals 'profound opportunity' for growth

| Tristan Harrison

This particular sector could be a boost for Telstra shares.

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX 200 CEO just sell $1 million worth of his company's shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it normal for a CEO to sell $1 million of their own company?

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Are insiders hopeful of the future for these ASX 200 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors might want to look at these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive gains in the ASX lithium space seem to be driving trading volumes on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy BHP shares at $46?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to snap up this mining giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Argosy Minerals, Mayne Pharma, and NextDC shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month in a positive fashion...

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Cooper Energy, Link, and Telstra shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month in the red...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps higher on latest GDP and inflation news

| Bernd Struben

The ABS just released the latest data on Australia’s economic growth and monthly inflation figures.

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Opinions

I've been loading up on this ASX All Ords share while it's cheap

| Mitchell Lawler

What I've been buying to position my portfolio for outperformance in the long run.

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Share Market News

ASIC is suing this ASX company and execs. Why?

| Tony Yoo

The corporate regulator is hauling a Queensland business and three of its bosses to the federal court.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink 24% in February?

| Bronwyn Allen

Softening lithium prices, an ongoing short attack, and no production slated until 2024 are some of the challenges for this…

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Opinions

I would invest $10,000 into these ASX shares in March

| James Mickleboro

I think this biotech and retail share could be top options for investors in March...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 company just put aside $150 million for fines and penalties?

| Tony Yoo

The corporate watchdog has been in its ear, and the business hasn't much choice but to comply after seeing its…

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Materials Shares

Broker says buy ASX 200 lithium share Allkem for 34% upside

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has been tipped as a buy even if lithium prices tumble...

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 shares were crushed in February

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for shareholders of these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares smashed the market in February

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile very wide during a difficult month for the ASX 200 index...

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to grab now after boom results: expert

| Tony Yoo

Technology, food, telecommunications and real estate. Here's a wide variety of stocks to buy based on their February reporting.

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to stock up on after a bright reporting season: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks pays out a 13.8% dividend yield. How can anyone refuse?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season may be over but there's still plenty to watch on the ASX 200...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to rake up some new investments this month?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top ten ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 regained some lost ground today, thanks in part to one top performing stock.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag of ASX 200 shares topping today's trading charts.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price tumble 9% in February?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors pressured the BHP share price following the miner’s half-year earnings results.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock has soared 50% in 3 days after reporting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors in this company have become a lot richer this week.

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Broker Notes

Roar! Broker initiates coverage on Liontown shares with buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a high-risk, high-reward option for investors...

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Share Market News

Surging Tesla share price propels Elon Musk to world's richest person again

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Elon Musk got his fortune back.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Adbri, Harvey Norman, and Pointsbet shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very bad day for these ASX shares on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Kogan, Mayne Pharma, and Mesoblast shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

'Still waiting for it to 'appen': Broker gives its verdict on the Appen share price

| James Mickleboro

This tech company is challenging the patience of investors and analysts...

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX 200 lithium share Sayona dive 13% in February?

| Brooke Cooper

Short sellers have turned their attention to this lithium hopeful despite plenty of good news.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a buy following the ASX 200 energy giant's bumper results?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has given its verdict on this energy giant following its results...

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price has crashed 20% in February. What now?

| James Mickleboro

February has not been kind to this lithium miner's shares

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