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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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Technology Shares

Better ASX tech buy: Xero or Altium?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's put these two WAAAX shares to the test.

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Broker Notes

Is the Beach Energy share price a buy following its post-reporting sell-off?

| Brooke Cooper

Are brokers still optimistic after slamming the company's earnings and guidance? We take a look.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees plenty of upside for the ResMed share price

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy following the bank's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac shares a buy after its latest update?

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Investing Strategies

'Strong growth': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy for the long run

| Tony Yoo

In a turbulent year like 2022, sometimes you just have to take a step back to find companies that have…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why one broker is bullish on this 'unloved and undervalued' ASX 200 share

| Matthew Farley

The company has not had a good time of it this year.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Ragusa Minerals share price exploded 136% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

Ragusa shares lifted on lithium news.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks outperformed all their peers on Monday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares having a super start to the week

| Brooke Cooper

What's driving these ASX 200 stocks to outperform the market?

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Materials Shares

'Thrilled': Why this ASX critical minerals share surged 30% on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

What's impacting this critical minerals explorer today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of our most-traded ASX 200 shares has dropped 12 % today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Will the next era of computing break the Bitcoin price or boost it?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have taken a beating over the past months as interest rates around the world ratcheted higher. But is there…

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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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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, Carsales, Core Lithium, and Nearmap shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Opthea, and Paradigm shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bad start to the week...

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price overvalued compared to other ASX 200 banks?

| Bernd Struben

CommBank is the most exposed to any downturn in the Aussie housing market.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price rocketing 15% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Piedmont shares today?

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX bank share a better buy than the big four banks?

| Brendon Lau

One alternative bank share might be looking too cheap to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Carsales share price launches 5% as profit lifts to $161m

| Brooke Cooper

The automotive classified company's financial year 2022 earnings appear to have impressed the market.

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Real Estate Shares

GPT share price lifts despite 30% profit plunge

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how GPT Group is shaking off a poor headline figure to move higher today...

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Capital Raising

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price freefalls 27% following $66m cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

Paradigm shares have erased all of last week's gains...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nearmap share price jumps 30% on takeover news

| Brendon Lau

The Nearmap share price rallied 33% to $2.01 in early trade on Monday, but remains below the bid price.

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX 200 company selling everything it makes due to its major competitor being out of the market: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is performing strongly right now.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I dig the Rio Tinto share price right now

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason to go hunting for shares of this ASX miner right now.

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos share price a buy following the energy giant's latest acquisition?

| Tristan Harrison

Santos has slipped, should investors seize the opportunity?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Did you know you're investing in lithium when you buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium is part of Wesfarmers’ future.

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Opinions

How and where can an ASX investor make money in a dysfunctional share market?

| Tristan Harrison

Forager has outlined some investment thoughts amid the current market situation.

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Travel Shares

Do experts think the Flight Centre share price is ready for imminent takeoff?

| Tristan Harrison

We consider whether this ASX travel share has the ticket to growth.

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Bank Shares

Why this leading fund manager's favourite ASX 200 bank share is NAB

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is the best bank share to own, according to WAM.

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares Wilsons just bought

| Tony Yoo

One medical and one lithium stock have had their exposures increased in the advisory's portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX blue-chip shares reporting this week

| Cathryn Goh

Keep your eyes peeled for reports from these ASX heavyweights.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Monday...

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys by brokers...

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Share Market News

5 ASX directors loading up on their companies' shares in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Who is buying more shares in Straker Translations, Eagers Automotive, and United Malt Group?

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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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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares about to go cash-flow positive

| Tony Yoo

After massive interest rate rises, using your own cash to operate is so much better than borrowing to survive.

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Opinions

This fund manager just named 2 unloved ASX All Ords shares as turnaround buys

| Tristan Harrison

AMP is one of WAM’s contrarian portfolio picks.

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Materials Shares

Up 30% in a month, can the Pilbara Minerals share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium share going to keep rising?

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