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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 Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Start your day right with a cup of joe and find out which ASX stocks are sharing their financial news.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive opportunities': Fund reveals why 2 ASX 200 shares are its biggest holdings

| Tony Yoo

Putting their money where their mouth is: check out the reasoning behind their support for these two stocks.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares Firetrail Small Companies fund is overweight in right now

| Tony Yoo

It's a confusing time to pick stocks at the moment. Check out this trio and the reasons why analysts are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to end the week on a positive note?

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price rebounds 9% following speeding ticket

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX tech share has rebounded sharply following yesterday's crash.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which ASX 200 share gained the most on the back of earnings today?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 leap higher on rising unemployment data?

| Bronwyn Allen

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.5% to 3.7% in January.

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Share Fallers

What's going so wrong for ASX coal shares today?

| Brooke Cooper

ASX coal icons have updated the market on the NSW's price cap policy.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive post-earnings share price falls are driving volumes today...

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 mining share has 90% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker believes this mining share could almost double your money in 2023...

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like Xero having such a cracking run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The tech sector is smashing the ASX 200 today. Here's why.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

Is Qantas going to fly in with another blockbuster result this month?

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Magellan, Sonic Healthcare, and Telstra shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

With no news out, why is this BNPL share rocketing?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Evolution, Perenti, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CSL shares will hit $350, buy now

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be great value at the current level according to one leading broker...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 shares soaring over 9% on strong results

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own these ASX 200 earnings winners?

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Bank Shares

NAB share price higher on stronger than expected Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

NAB's first quarter performance is running ahead of what one leading broker is forecasting...

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy following the ASX 200 giant's latest earnings result?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the copmany's impressive FY23 half-year result.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Double the customers in 2023? The ASX share one expert would pounce on now

| Tony Yoo

This stock has already rocketed 18% since 20 December, but it's only halfway to where it was before COVID-19.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares that could drive strong returns in an inflationary world: expert

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares could be inflation winners.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share's rallied 16% in 2 months. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

A much-maligned stock has been rejuvenated since Christmas. There are a couple of theories.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

Get the jump on today's financial news - discover which ASX shares are reporting and have your coffee while you're…

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Opinions

Should I buy Fortescue shares following the ASX 200 miner's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

After digging into Fortescue’s numbers, is the miner a great buy?

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Broker Notes

'Looks attractive': Fund names 3 ASX shares to buy for the energy crisis

| Tony Yoo

These stocks might not be fashionable, but the businesses produce essential goods for the current world.

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Investing Strategies

Buy these 2 struggling ASX 200 shares now while they're cheap: fund

| Tony Yoo

Do you have the guts to invest in stocks that have fallen off their perch?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is a very busy day for earnings on Thursday with at least two blockbuster results scheduled...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which embattled ASX 200 stock just posted today's biggest gain.

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Share Market News

Does the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF share price fall make it a no-brainer buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF could be in the buy zone right now...

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 shares crash in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates are still going up. Is this bad news for the share market?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips 33% upside for this ASX 200 gold share

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a golden opportunity for investors with this mining share...

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Materials Shares

Buy Lynas shares now for 25% upside: UBS

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS says the Lynas share price has plenty of room for growth over the next 12 months due to rising…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Readers might want to check out 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

It's a mixed bag of ASX 200 share on our most traded shares list today.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a buy following the ASX 200 giant's latest results?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to pounce on this biotherapeutics giant's shares?

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Share Market News

How I'd generate a $20,000 second income from Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Could you earn a big second income by buying this energy giant's shares?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 in freefall as CBA's prediction of a soft landing might have just been torpedoed by huge interest rate call

| Bruce Jackson

Big four banks plunge as fears profit margins have peaked.

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Share Market News

Why the latest US inflation figures matter to ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

Fast rising prices and the resulting central bank tightening in the world’s top economy have a major spill over effect…

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Corporate Travel Management, Treasury Wine, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time during Wednesday's session...

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Share Gainers

Star Entertainment share price rebounds 8% on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Star shares might finally have found a bottom...

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