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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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Broker Notes

23 ASX shares to buy in 2023 – brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy this year...

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price was nowhere near the best performing ASX bank share in 2022. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

How did things go for Australia’s biggest bank?

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Share Market News

How I'd use a stock market crash to boost my passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm looking forward to the next crash...

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares if I was starting from scratch in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

These are the shares I’d pick if I started again.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares of 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares smashed the market last year...

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Share Market News

Should I buy ASX 200 lithium shares for my portfolio in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will lithium shares boom again in 2023?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy for a retirement portfolio – experts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for retirees according to experts...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

What a way to finish the year...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Core Lithium share price soaring 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the Core Lithium share price rising today?

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman says the NAB share price will be a winner in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Is this the bank share to buy for 2023?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next year

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Core Lithium, Paradigm, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, Bowen Coking Coal, Link, and Resolute shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday...

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Materials Shares

What are brokers saying about the BHP share price in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about BHP shares...

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares charging higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares appear to be ending the year on a high.

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Best Shares

My 3 largest ASX share positions heading into 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My three largest share positions revealed.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares near 52-week highs I think can climb higher

| Tristan Harrison

These names could reach new highs in the coming months.

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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 year with a strong session...

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Share Market News

Stock market forecasts keeping you up at night? This might help you sleep soundly

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to hide under the covers? I don't think so…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Which ASX shares finished higher than yesterday amid a disappointing day...

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares that left the index in the dust on Thursday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these mining shares were charging higher today.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX lithium shares to buy with 40%+ upside: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares could have major upside potential...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'm never selling

| Tristan Harrison

I've bought these two ASX shares with the thought of holding them forever.

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Opinions

I think these are the 10 best ASX shares to buy for 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

The 2023 dream team has been assembled.

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Domino's, Sayona Mining, and Strategic Elements are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday despite the market weakness...

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Opinions

I think these 3 ASX shares could benefit from a Chinese tourism boom

| Tristan Harrison

It could soon be a good time for businesses that are involved with Chinese visitors.

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Share Fallers

Why Invictus Energy, Star, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Opinions

$300 a month in these 3 ASX shares could make you a millionaire by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think these three names are candidates for good returns over the long term.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX tech shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Are these the tech shares to buy for 2023?

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Technology Shares

Look for these 3 factors in ASX tech shares for good returns: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

The technology sector can be a fruitful place to find opportunities.

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Opinions

What's next? My stock market predictions for 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

It's that time of year where the crystal ball makes an appearance -- for better or for worse...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough day for the ASX 200 index...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price sink 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium stocks have taken a battering on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price sink to a new 52-week low today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a rough day on the market for tech and lithium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about these ASX shares in 2023...

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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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Share Gainers

Why Dreadnought, Pointsbet, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped for market-beating returns in 2023: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These could be some of the leading stocks next year.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Life360, Pilbara Minerals, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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