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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

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Big losses for ASX lithium shares are driving volumes today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 lithium shares outperformed all others in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Were you invested in these lithium favourites last year?

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Materials Shares

Could higher global EV sales boost ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Monica O'Shea

EV demand appears to be on the rise.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake Resources, Platinum, Polynovo, and Volpara shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher today...

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Resources Shares

Down 11% in a month, should I buy the dip in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for Pilbara?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Do these healthcare shares have a place in your portfolio?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, IAG, Premier Investments, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session...

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Best Shares

My 3 best ASX shares of 2022 – and why I think they'll win again in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My best ASX shares from 2022 revealed...

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Communication Shares

Can Telstra shares deliver 16% upside AND a healthy dividend this year?

| James Mickleboro

Do Telstra shares offer the perfect mix of upside and income?

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Blue Chip Shares

Want 17% upside plus dividend income? Broker says buy Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is feeling bullish about the Bunnings owner...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price tumbled 50% in 2022. Can 2023 bring a recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

Will one of 2022’s biggest losers turn into a big winner this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX 200 shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here are my ideas on what might happen on the ASX this year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

An ASX 200 uranium share shone brighter than all others on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts today?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Computershare, IAG, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Block, Essential Metals, and Resolute shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Will 2023 bring gains for ASX 200 shares? Here's what Citi is forecasting

| Brooke Cooper

Any gain's a good gain, right?

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52-Week Highs

Mineral mania: 5 ASX 200 mining shares smashing new highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

This Monday has seen five ASX 200 gold shares hit new highs.

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IPOs

VHM share price plummets 11% following $30m IPO

| Brooke Cooper

The Aussie bourse welcomed a new rare earths stock today.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 lithium share boomed in 2022, and still has 30% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a top option for investors...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is ASX lithium share Essential Metals exploding 40% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having an incredible start to the week...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Are healthy returns on the horizon for ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the healthcare sector make a full recovery from COVID this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to start the week strongly...

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Opinions

Will 2023 get better for ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

What could 2023 have in store for the share market?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Can you guess the top 3 performing All Ordinaries shares in the first week of trade?

| Bernd Struben

All three suffered heavy losses in 2022. Could some bargain hunting be in play?

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Share Gainers

The Sayona Mining share price exploded 46% in 2022. Can it keep up the momentum this year?

| Monica O'Shea

Will the lithium miner continue its unpredictable ride in 2023 or surge ahead?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a good day to be invested in ASX 200 lithium shares.

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Share Market News

5 profitable ASX shares you probably have never heard of

| Mitchell Lawler

This one might broaden your horizons.

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Share Gainers

Why is Core Lithium charging 7% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with Core Lithium today?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price racing 6% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look.

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Pointsbet, Star, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Core Lithium, Santos, and Winsome shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are finishing the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 lithium shares lead the market higher on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the market's favourite battery materials stocks have gained more than 13% this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares to rise by up to 7% in 2023: CBA

| Bernd Struben

Pressured by China’s growth hampering COVID lockdowns and fast rising interest rates across the world, ASX 200 shares fell 5.5%…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares have fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors haven’t been putting Woolworths shares in their shopping basket in recent months.

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