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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

Did the Bitcoin price outperform the ASX 200 in the first quarter?

| Bernd Struben

For most of this year, the Bitcoin price has magnified the moves of share markets.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to end the week on a high note.

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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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Technology Shares

How did the BrainChip share price manage to smash the ASX 200 in Q1?

| Tony Yoo

The technology company saw its stocks outperform its index peers last quarter. How did it do that?

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Share Market News

Why is the AGL share price taking a battering on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be going head-to-head with Cannon-Brookes once more.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP share price good value at the current level?

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Share Market News

Why Appen, GQG, Paradigm, and Talga shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Karoon Energy, Stanmore Resources, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why is everyone suddenly talking about ASX 200 gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Many gold miners opt to hedge part of their future gold delivery. That means they lock in a fixed price…

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Share Market News

Is the government getting cold feet on proposed changes to ASX dividend franking credits?

| Bronwyn Allen

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says Labor will "listen seriously" to the feedback after the public consultation period closed this week.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 directors who raised the stakes in their company shares in September

| Bronwyn Allen

This can be a great sign for ordinary ASX 200 share investors.

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Share Market News

As anxiety runs high, here's how the stock market can rise from the ashes to roar higher once more

| Bruce Jackson

Here's everything you need to know about interest rates, and the economic cycle.

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Share Gainers

Is there any stopping the Whitehaven share price?

| Bernd Struben

As well as huge share price gains, Whitehaven has paid out big dividends this year.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a positive end to the week for the energy producer.

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in September, but now…

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the performance of Sayona Mining shares so far this month.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga share price is sinking 15% today

| James Mickleboro

Talga's shares are sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price has just capped off a stellar first quarter. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

Passengers may not be thrilled with the fuller flights, but it’s helping Qantas recoup the cost of higher jet fuel…

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Materials Shares

Charging up: Here are the 3 top performing ASX lithium shares of Q1

| Brooke Cooper

The stellar run continues for many ASX lithium stocks.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by Morgans...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $500

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to invest a small amount? These shares could be a good place to start.

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Energy Shares

After a smashing first quarter, what's the outlook for ASX coal shares in Q2?

| Bernd Struben

The fortunes of coal miners are closely tied to the price of coal.

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Experts name 2 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

If you want to avoid the value traps, it's best to listen to the professionals when buying from the bargain…

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX dividend shares supercharged by acquisitions: experts

| Tony Yoo

Forces beyond the control of Australian businesses have dominated stock prices in 2022. But these two companies have done their…

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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 in the red...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are buys...

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Resources Shares

Good times keep rolling for ASX lithium shares on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The lithium trade is showing no signs of exhaustion.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Guess which ASX All Ords share has surged 50% this week

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this ASX Ords share has skyrocketed.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price soars 7% to new highs

| Monica O'Shea

Investors are buying up the ASX lithium stock today. Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Share Market News

Could the RBA's latest interest rate decision signal a turning point for ASX 200 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts weigh in on what this could mean for ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, De Grey Mining, Magellan, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside are both charging higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 9% in a month, could the Woolworths share price turn around in October?

| Monica O'Shea

What's in store for shares of the supermarket giant?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have been named as buys...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking like a stone today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Hamish Douglass returned to Magellan this week. Can he turn things around?

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Although the ASX 200 Index is shaky on Thursday, three companies are posting new records.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price best-value buy of the ASX 200 big four banks right now: expert

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest of the big four banks might just represent the best buy.

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Bank Shares

Has the Bank of Queensland share price got 25% upside baked in?

| Monica O'Shea

One analyst is optimistic on the regional bank's outlook.

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