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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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Investing Strategies

Where to hide? (And the case for buying shares)

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This bear market is testing the resolve of even the more experienced investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Opinions

2 undervalued ASX shares that are growth opportunities: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Myer has surprisingly been named as an opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been named as buys...

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REITs

'Excellent buying opportunity': Expert reveals the ASX 200 share he just bought

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of cheap stocks out there, but not all of them are bargains. Selective buying is required in…

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Materials Shares

Do you want the good news or the bad news on the iron ore price?

| Monica O'Shea

The news is mixed on the outlook for the steel-making ingredient.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares ended the week on a high.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price is 'quite cheap for what it is': expert

| Tristan Harrison

A growing telco has been named as a leading investment.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best resources shares to buy now…

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Share Gainers

Why Jumbo, Origin, Qantas, and Woodside shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says opportunities abound for 'high quality' ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS has upgraded its outlook for Australian technology and consumer discretionary shares and downgraded consumer staples. Here's why.

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Gold

Here's how ASX 200 gold shares are reacting as gold price hits 2-week low

| Bernd Struben

Bullion prices are under pressure amid expectations of further interest rate hikes from the US Fed and other leading central…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Emeco, Harvey Norman, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX share are falling on Friday...

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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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Share Market News

Expert forecast: Here's where UBS says the ASX 200 will finish the year

| Bernd Struben

UBS does not expect the Australian economy to slip into a recession.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing multi-year highs on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving a positive end to the week for these All Ords stocks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Rio Tinto be coming for your ASX lithium shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The company is rumoured to be considering an ASX lithium acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price smashing it on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The United States government has been tapping into the nation’s strategic petroleum reserves amid supply tightness.

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Opinions

ASX 200 lithium share, Allkem, could have its 'market cap in cash pretty soon': experts

| Tristan Harrison

Allkem could generate a lot of cash at the current lithium price.

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Broker Notes

Is the Qantas share price fully valued following this week's surge?

| James Mickleboro

Can Qantas shares fly even higher?

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BNPL shares

If I'd bought $1,000 of Zip shares at their all-time high, here's how much I'd have left

| Monica O'Shea

How would I be doing if I invested in Zip in February 2021? Let's do the maths.

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Share Market News

US inflation data came in hot. So why is the ASX 200 leaping higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200's rally follows an extraordinary turnaround in US equity markets.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager thinks ASX could start to move decisively higher, potentially sooner than you might be expecting

| Bruce Jackson

Two ASX small cap stocks with material upside potential.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy with 50%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Morgans likes these ASX 200 shares...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Woolworths share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths could be one of the best shares to buy right now according to Goldman Sachs...

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Technology Shares

Down 49% this year, here's why I'm still holding my Block shares

| Cathryn Goh

Amidst the turbulence, here's why I'm sticking fat.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

When can Suncorp shareholders expect their cash from the ANZ deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Suncorp investors see a $3.21 per share payout next year?

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares have returned 33% in a year. Here's why I'm still expecting big things

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has been a leading performer for my portfolio. I’m still optimistic.

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Ask a Fund Manager

These 3 ASX shares have halved this year. I'd buy 2 of them: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne offers his thoughts on a trio of stocks that have been punished…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to end the week on a very strong note...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Mineral Resources shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look how Mineral Resources shares have performed this year.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that are great-value buys right now: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These lesser-known ASX shares could be leading picks, according to Ophir.

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52-Week Lows

Goodman share price hits two-year low: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Goodman share price in the buy zone after hitting a two-year low?

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Share Market News

Why Endeavour shares could offer access to an 'attractive asset': expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this top broker reportedly likes the Woolies spin-off.

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BNPL shares

After a horror year, what's next for ASX BNPL shares in the new quarter?

| Bernd Struben

Buy now, pay later stocks have had a year to forget, so far.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price drops: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy ResMed shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Mirvac, NIB, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Elmo, Qantas, and Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Two ASX mining shares soaring by 20% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these explorers exploding on Thursday? Let's take a look.

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