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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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Best Shares

4 reasons I added Wesfarmers shares to my portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers is one of my favourite investments. Here's why...

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Investing Strategies

10 ways to not lose money investing in ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Here are some practical ways to adhere to Warren Buffett's first rule of investing.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs warns that the New Hope share price could crash 40%

| James Mickleboro

This coal share could be seriously overvalued...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares that marched higher on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords closed in the red on Friday but these three shares defied the market.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX 200 retail shares ravaged following US rate decision

| Monica O'Shea

Why did ASX retail shares struggle today?

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52-Week Lows

Down 65% from its all-time high, are Domino's shares a deliciously-priced buy?

| Zach Bristow

The losses continue for Domino's this week.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have a diverse mix of ASX 200 shares today.

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52-Week Lows

These ASX 200 giants are unlocking new lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new lows.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that Morgans rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped as buys...

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Broker Notes

CSL share price tipped to rise 23% by Citi

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is ending the week in the red. At the time of writing, the…

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Brainchip, Domino's, and Vulcan shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Apollo Tourism, OZ Minerals, SSR Mining, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday despite the selloff...

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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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Economy

The ASX 200 is tumbling today. Could the US Fed be targeting stock markets?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are playing some catchup with their global peers following yesterday’s national holiday.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on the Coles share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Coles share price good value?

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Bank Shares

Broker tips major upside for the Westpac share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price frozen on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Link share price today?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares rated as buys by leading brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of the latest investment picks by brokers.

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Industrials Shares

Why this boring ASX 200 share is actually really 'interesting' right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

It's been a year of hurt for CSR, but now it could be an opportunity.

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Travel Shares

Why this expert is picking Webjet shares to ride the reopening to new heights

| Tristan Harrison

This analyst thinks that Webjet can deliver soaring profit.

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Opinions

Why this expert acquired a thirst for A2 Milk shares following the company's latest results

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager is convinced by A2 Milk's turnaround strategy.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares that are 'exciting': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two small ASX shares could be big opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

'Deep value': 2 ASX shares this expert will pounce on this dip

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are apparently destined for great things.

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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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Dividend Investing

Why I think Warren Buffett should buy this ASX All Ords share

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be a preferred pick if Warren Buffett was scouting Australia.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF was my first investment, and I'll be holding it for the long term

| Cathryn Goh

Here's how my investing journey began...

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Share Market News

Here's what can happen when you buy up ASX shares in loss-making companies

| Brooke Cooper

Risks involved with buying unprofitable shares apparently haven't deterred Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

Is the party just getting started for ASX 200 coal shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Could these ASX coal shares go even higher?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated growth shares...

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Share Market News

How much is too little to start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t need a fortune to start benefiting from shares.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys...

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Share Market News

8 ASX 200 shares got kicked out of the index on Monday. How are they tracking?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance saw eight shares depart the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Market News

These 8 companies joined the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's how they're performing

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance took effect on Monday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Air New Zealand, Cronos, Soul Patts, and Viva Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day...

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Share Fallers

Why Imugene, Link, Newcrest, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having very poor days...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX shares have been the most traded by volume today.

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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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Bank Shares

This expert tips 25% upside for the Macquarie share price

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie could be a bank share to buy according to Morgans...

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Bank Shares

What's with the CBA share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a keen eye on the US Fed’s interest rate decision, due this evening.

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