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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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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has tumbled 50% in 2022 but this expert says crypto 'is here to stay'

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under intense pressure in 2022 amid fast rising interest rates that have seen most risk assets sell…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks likely to have a day to forget on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

When will the Liontown share price start roaring?

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price is underperforming other lithium shares this year. When will that change?

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Share Market News

Why did the Chalice Mining share price leap 10% on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mineral explorer had a good day on the market.

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Opinions

The Magellan share price has fallen over 10% in a month: Is it time to buy the dip?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to share my view on the fund manager.

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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 Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Grange, Link, Ramsay, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

What's supporting the Dogecoin price in September?

| Bernd Struben

Like Bitcoin, Dogecoin will continue to operate a proof of work (PoW) protocol for the foreseeable future.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, MA Financial, Neuren, and Vulcan Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A mining giant is our most traded ASX 200 share today.

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Opinions

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX retail share sector could be a fruitful place to find bargains.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 small cap ASX lithium shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap lithium shares have been tipped as buys...

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Materials Shares

Broker tips 100% upside for Lake Resources share price

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been tipped to double in value...

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 rare earths mining share this fundie is watching like a hawk. (Hint: not Lynas)

| Bernd Struben

The majority of the world's supply of rare earths still comes from China, but these ASX mining shares are working…

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Materials Shares

Runaway train? Pilbara Minerals share price leaps to yet another all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's major pure-play lithium producer prints yet another new all-time high...

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Share Market News

With most investors thinking the next big move in the stock market is down, Warren Buffett says times like these are your friend

| Bruce Jackson

Here's one ASX stock you can buy now.

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Materials Shares

Top broker tips 25% upside for Allkem share price

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be heading higher...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay share price tumbles 11% as suitor refuses to improve takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare company refused to engage with a revised bid last month.

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Capital Raising

Imugene share price sinks on $80 million cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Imugene announce to the market?

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Share Market News

Here's the lithium price forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

Where are lithium prices heading?

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Industrials Shares

Atlas Arteria share price halted amid $2.9 billion acquisition

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the Atlas share price on ice?

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Financial Shares

MA Financial share price leaps 8% following Monday's bloodbath

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX financial services company plunged 20% on open yesterday before trading was halted in the early morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price crashing 20%?

| James Mickleboro

Link shares are being hammered on Tuesday...

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BNPL shares

Why this fundie reckons the Zip share price is a falling knife

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later company is susceptible to competition and regulation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No deal? Here's why the Ramsay share price is on ice

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare provider's share price isn't going anywhere right now.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just upgrade its target for the ANZ share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has become more optimistic about one of the biggest banks.

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Broker Notes

4.8% yield: Expert picks 2 'high quality' ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Quality has been the name of the game ever since the market sold off high-growth stocks. Here's a pair looking…

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Broker Notes

62% upside: Expert names 2 ASX shares looking beautiful right now

| Tony Yoo

With such a huge cloud hanging over the economy and interest rates, it's helpful to know which stocks the experts…

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Industrials Shares

Could ASX shares in this sector be set 'for runaway growth'?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions are shaking up tomorrow’s potential stock winners.

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Broker Notes

Broker says the A2 Milk share price can charge even higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares have been tipped as a buy...

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Investing Strategies

Are you waiting to see what happens to ASX shares? DON'T

| Tony Yoo

One expert warns investors to not sit on the sidelines right now. Buy stocks, he says, regardless of whether the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares started the week off on the right foot.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Energy Shares

Broker tips this ASX 300 energy share to rocket 70%

| James Mickleboro

This energy share could be going places...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium stocks have been pipped by an old financial player today.

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Share Fallers

Why Chorus, MA Financial, Tyro, and Vulcan Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips lithium price to surge 86% over next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

Full charge ahead? One broker is very optimistic about lithium.

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Share Gainers

Up 47% in a month, is the party just getting started for Pilbara Mineral shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there more record highs coming for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Record Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting all-time highs on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX shares are surging to new heights today.

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