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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

'Now is not the time to get glum': Fund reveals why it's 'almost fully invested'

| Tony Yoo

This year will be 'tough', say these experts, but they have a secret to 'compelling' returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week positively...

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Share Gainers

What's the forecast for the coal price in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

Will coal prices and ASX shares in the commodity power on this year?

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BNPL shares

Why has the Zip share price already bolted 21% higher in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Zip charging higher in 2023?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Buy this ASX 200 bank share with 21% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Tristan Harrison

This global business could achieve very good returns.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is leading the ASX 200's most traded shares today.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy NAB shares right now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Is this the bank share to buy right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Want 20% upside in 2023? Citi says buy CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to buy CSL shares...

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Share Market News

Fortescue's Twiggy Forrest is in the wars this week. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It hasn't been a good news week so far for the Aussie billionaire.

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Broker Notes

Why ASX dividend shares are so 'critical' right now: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Fundie provides four of his best picks for dividends in 2023.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new, 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX today.

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Materials Shares

The Arafura share price exploded 120% in 2022. What now?

| Monica O'Shea

Could Arafura shares climb even higher after doubling in 2022?

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Share Fallers

Why Gold Road, MA Financial, Mayne Pharma, and Westgold shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Integrated Research, Macquarie, Pilbara Minerals, and South32 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Is Sun Cable listed on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX investors might have dodged a bullet as the future darkens for Sun Cable.

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Share Market News

Which ASX lithium shares are producing and which are not in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening in the lithium industry in 2023...

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Share Gainers

Why has the Core Lithium share price already surged 18% this year?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium favourite is off to a flying start in 2023.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares right now to help build long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would build wealth in 2023 and beyond.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 dividend shares with HUGE passive-income potential for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Big dividends are expected from these ASX 200 shares in the near term...

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Opinions

Expert reveals best time to buy shares in 2023

| Tony Yoo

But even he warns investors against trying to time the market and calls for 'a disciplined approach'.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Thursday...

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Best Shares

New year, new look: 3 dependable ASX shares I'll be adding to my portfolio in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares I would love to buy in 2023.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which embattled tech share led the ASX 200's gains on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price rises are boosting volumes this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

Why did the BHP share price just hit a new, all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the BHP share price just cracked a new record high.

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Share Fallers

Why European Lithium, PEXA, PolyNovo, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares brokers just upgraded to 'buy'

| Mitchell Lawler

Brokers believe the fairytale run for ASX lithium shares is not over yet for these three companies.

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX lithium shares leaping over 20% on BIG news

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions and assays have sent shares in two lithium hopefuls soaring.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Pilbara Minerals, Talga, and Westgold shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy Woolworths shares for 23% upside AND dividend income: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could be a good time to buy this retail giant's shares...

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Broker Notes

'Correction is overdone': broker upgrades Pilbara Minerals shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy this lithium giant's shares...

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Why fund is excited by these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team reckons these beauties are ripe for picking up in the post-Christmas sales.

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Cheap Shares

2 hammered ASX shares to buy before they rise again: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

If you're purchasing a house you'd want it for the lowest price. So why is it any different for stocks?

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Investing Strategies

'High cash conversion': 2 ASX shares to buy before they rocket even more

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks not often heard of but are currently rallying with strong momentum.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a better day on Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX 300 retail shares to buy right now, and one to avoid: Macquarie

| Monica O'Shea

Which retail shares could be a buy?

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price hits 10-year high then crashes 10%! What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth is going on with Arafura shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why ASX 200 retailers outperformed on Tuesday?

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