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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

Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
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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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy ASX gold shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

If you'd bought ASX gold shares just 1 month ago, you'd be sitting on an unbelievable 25% return.

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Share Market News

Infratil lifts Contact Energy stake with $437m share-funded deal

| Laura Stewart

Infratil increases its Contact Energy stake in a strategic $437.7 million deal part-funded by new shares.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

For me, these two businesses offer a lot more than a term deposit.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan reveals price targets on 3 popular ASX 200 retail stocks

| Laura Stewart

Are any of these stocks on your watchlist?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market bounce back from Friday's weakness? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Vault Minerals announces 13-to-2 security consolidation

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals is undertaking a 13-to-2 security consolidation, reducing its number of shares on issue.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Grow your dividends alongside your job earnings with these Australian stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can build their passive income alongside work earnings.

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Broker Notes

Top broker outlines how Fortescue shares could rocket 83% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

Up 37% in the last four months, is there still more in the tank?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next month

| James Mickleboro

Are rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks BHP shares could be undervalued by 54%

| Bernd Struben

Under new modelling, Macquarie estimates BHP shares could be materially undervalued.

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Broker Notes

Wilsons Advisory names four small-cap investment ideas and one speccy stock

| Cameron England

Looking for value in the mid-market? Look no further.

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Share Market News

Droneshield among the 5 most popular ASX shares of 2H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 defence tech company is a popular investment, according to trading data from Stake.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

Down 6.3% today. Are AMP shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie thinks of the stock.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these five ASX 200 stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Eroad, Iluka, Lynas, and Vulcan Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Iress, Jumbo, and Newmont shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

How Rio Tinto shares could rocket 49% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker offers a bullish scenario for Rio Tinto shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ, Bank of Queensland, and Jumbo shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish, bearish, or something in between.

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Broker Notes

This ASX consumer discretionary stock is set to rise 20%!

| Aaron Bell

This stock has fallen over the last month, leading to an upgrade from Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Could these ASX ETFs make you a millionaire investor?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could help you build significant wealth.

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Share Market News

Here's Warren Buffett's advice as stocks reach record highs

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the Oracle of Omaha's investment advice.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX real estate stock is a buy with 15% upside

| Aaron Bell

This newly listed ASX stock is trading at an attractive price according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

How does Morgans view CSC shares after its big announcement?

| Aaron Bell

Are these shares worth considering according to Morgans?

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Broker Notes

This ASX financials stock has 18% upside according to Morgans

| Aaron Bell

This financials stock could be set for a rebound.

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Share Market News

Own Xero shares? Your US$2.5b game-changing acquisition is now complete

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Xero has just acquired for a hefty sum.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 soars on new rate cut hopes after unemployment hits 4-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment rose last month to its highest level since November 2021, according to new data.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, GQG, Jumbo, and Mayne Pharma shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Lynas Rare Earths, EOS, Novonix, and Xero shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

 Does Macquarie rate Liontown Resources shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker thinks this stock will roar higher or if investors should avoid it.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals reports record gold production and strong cash flow for September quarter

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals delivered record gold production and strong cash build in the September quarter, reaffirming FY26 guidance.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts a 20%+ return from this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker thinks investors should be snapping up this stock before it's too late.

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Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 end 2025 at an all-time high? Here are 3 signals to watch

| Samantha Menzies

What's ahead for the remainder of 2025?

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Share Market News

GQG Partners: Third quarter dividend announced

| Laura Stewart

The dividend equates to 90% of estimated Q3 distributable earnings

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Share Market News

Why are AMP shares jumping 14% to a multi-year high today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is trading at levels not seen in years. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

ARB Corporation holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

In FY25, ARB Corporation reported higher sales, lower profit, boosted dividends, and continued global expansion.

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