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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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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple and Webster share price surging 11% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX retail share has strengthened this week, but there's a long way to go.

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Share Gainers

Why Betmakers, Block, Lake Resources, and Vulcan shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Materials Shares

Wow! Novonix share price rebounds off a 52-week low to surge 11%

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix shares are on fire today, as are several battery and lithium shares.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is rocketing 14% today. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

ASX BNPL shares are enjoying a welcome boost today.

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Technology Shares

Why ASX 200 tech shares are outperforming the market on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares on fire today and leading the broader market. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Qantas' market update, lithium shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week positively...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Evolution share price tumbling 10% so far this week?

| Zach Bristow

Despite potential tailwinds, performance continues to head south.

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ETFs

Down 15% in 2022, is it time to jump on Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian shares have been sold off this year. Here’s my view on the VAS ETF.

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Opinions

Here's why I think the REA Group share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Things may be looking tough for the property market, but I believe REA Group is a top pick.

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Investing Strategies

2 cheap ASX 200 shares to buy that no one talks about: Glenmore

| Tony Yoo

Looking for hidden gems? Here is a pair of stocks one fund is holding onto tight, despite precipitous falls in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has lost 7% so far this week. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough week for the gold miner's shares. We take a look.

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Broker Notes

Down 70% in one year: Is the Magellan share price a turnaround buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After such a heavy fall, can the fund manager turn things around or is there more pain ahead?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Fallers

Here's why this ASX 200 gold share is tumbling 15% to a 7-year low

| Bernd Struben

Permitting delays at one project and the decision to review the expansion of another project has put St Barbara under…

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Share Fallers

Why Cooper Energy, Lake Resources, Leo Lithium, and Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Webjet share price tailgating the ASX 200 today?

| Zach Bristow

Volatility is continuing for the online travel agent on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Block, Bubs, and PayGroup shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on for m on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Pointerra share price storms 18% higher on energy contract news

| Bernd Struben

The 3D geospatial data technology company announced two new US-based contracts.

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are ideal for growth investors

| Tristan Harrison

This current volatile period could be a great time to go hunting for compelling businesses with strong growth potential.

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Opinions

Why I think better buying opportunities could still be ahead for ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe one expert’s warning could mean too-good-to-ignore opportunities are getting close.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX software share just rocketed 150% on takeover news

| Aaron Teboneras

PayGroup shares are moving into uncharted territory today.

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Share Fallers

Own PointsBet shares? Here's what the SIG investment means for shareholders

| Zach Bristow

PointsBet shares are continuing south today despite news of a major new investment this week.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Mesoblast share price crashed 40% since April?

| Zach Bristow

The tech share extends losses today.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip shares? Here's how much debt the company has and what this could mean amid rising interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Consumers pressured by high inflation and rising interest rates could drive renewed business to the BNPL sector.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Pilbara Minerals' lithium price update, BHP tumbles

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has been having a better day on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Could this be weighing down the Rio Tinto share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be two factors hurting Rio Tinto's stock right now. Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price rises as MYOB acquisition rumours swirl

| James Mickleboro

Is ANZ about to make a major acquisition?

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Growth Shares

Here's where I'd invest $3,000 into ASX growth shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX growth shares are looking really good value, in my opinion.

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Broker Notes

Why we just bought these 3 ASX shares: fund

| Tony Yoo

If you're having trouble figuring out which stocks to buy at the moment, perhaps it's worth taking a look at…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price about to hit the comeback trail?

| Zach Bristow

Bank shares have been beaten down in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Zip share price dives 11%, closing below 50c for first time in 6 years

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares have been undone again today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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52-Week Lows

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows right now

| Brooke Cooper

The recent sell-off may have created buying opportunities for these ASX 200 shares.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Record Highs

Amid today's sell-off, guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just hit an all-time high

| Brooke Cooper

This stock is defying today's downturn.

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