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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 Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price gains are resulting in high volumes today...

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Share Fallers

Why CogState, Downer, Temple & Webster, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hurtles higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are having a strong start to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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Record Highs

Why is the Mineral Resources share price rocking an all-time high today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the Mineral Resources share price is faring today.

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52-Week Highs

Thank you Mr Powell! 7 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a flood of new 52-week highs on the ASX today...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX tech shares having such a cracking run on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

Aussie tech shares seem to be taking their lead from the US Nasdaq.

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Opinions

Is this the start of an ASX 200 Santa rally?

| Tristan Harrison

It's been a good time for the share market in recent weeks. Will this be an early Christmas present?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price just hit a 52-week high. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have a taste for A2 Milk today, but what could be behind the excitement?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares missed out on the good times in November...

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Capital Raising

Domino's share price halted amid $165 million cap raise

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator's shares are halted. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP's bargain? Expert thinks its ASX 200 takeover target could be worth 40% more

| Brooke Cooper

Oz Minerals could have theoretically fielded bids of $40, expert says.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares smashed the market in November...

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Broker Notes

'This has legs to rally': Expert names 3 ASX shares that just hit the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Who wants a lift to the top in 2023? This trio of stocks could be heading that way, if you…

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Investing Strategies

'Buy it for 5 years': Jun Bei Liu's 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of stocks that would make prudent investments for those who are willing to hold them for…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for some new ASX shares to stuff in your Christmas stocking this month?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Is this top performing lithium stock in your portfolio?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have some different ASX 200 shares in our most traded list today...

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Share Gainers

Why Ainsworth, Life360, Temple & Webster, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Collins Foods, Dusk, and Mayne Pharma shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares burning brighter on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX coal shares are smashing the market today... again.

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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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Technology Shares

Best of a bad bunch: The 3 best-performing ASX 200 tech shares in November

| Bronwyn Allen

The top-performing tech share went up by 12.9%.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares leaping over 20% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are smashing the market today...

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts on lower-than-forecast inflation data

| Bernd Struben

Inflation in Australia remains high, but it appears to be slowing.

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Bank Shares

Positive view on Macquarie shares 'would seem obvious': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

This fund manager says Macquarie’s strategic pivot toward energy infrastructure will create new and growing earnings and boost the share…

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is being sold off on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price surging 7% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner's shares are now up 250% in 2022...

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Technology Shares

Could these be the best ASX tech shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m looking for a turnaround opportunity in the ASX tech share space.

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Share Market News

Which ASX directors were buying and selling their company shares in November?

| Brooke Cooper

Have recent downturns provided buying opportunities for these stocks?

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Share Market News

Broker says this ASX 200 coal share could offer a market-beating 29% return in 2023

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner could beat the market again in 2023...

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Opinions

Why I'm buying ASX shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices during 2022 have provided the ideal time to pick up cheap opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

'Back a winner': Expert names his 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

This trio of stocks won't let you down in the new year as growth comes roaring back, claims one finance…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be top options for income investors...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 absolute bargain ASX shares to buy right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff examines three stocks that have plunged this year to see if they're…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 be heading higher again today?

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Broker Notes

Morgans tips these ASX 200 shares to jump 20%

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could have major upside potential...

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Financial Shares

If you'd bought $10,000 of AMP shares at the start of the year, congrats! Here's what you'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

Things are looking up for this ASX financial share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which healthcare stock led the index on Tuesday.

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