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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Will the CA$8.1 billion Telus International up its bid for ASX-listed Appen?

| Mitchell Lawler

What's the chances of Appen getting a better deal?

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Costa, Endeavour, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Thursday...

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Australian Vanadium share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be wary about unspecified additional share dilution from the open-ended share purchase plan.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Appen, Objective Corp, and WiseTech shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Are newly-listed Lottery Corp shares worth buying? ASX brokers weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker says Lottery Corp provides a rare mix of defensiveness, growth, and yield.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Appen rockets, Westpac super update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is being dragged lower on Thursday...

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Opinions

Why I think these 3 ASX shares are top-quality buying at today's prices

| Aaron Teboneras

Here are my top 3 ASX shares that I believe are in bargain territory.

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Broker Notes

Low on milk? Fear not, here's why Citi is bullish on the A2 Milk share price

| Zach Bristow

US market entry has been a goal for the company for many years.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 shares UBS just added to its 'best ideas' list

| Brendon Lau

UBS explains why some ASX 200 shares can thrive in the current market volatility.

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Technology Shares

2 beaten-up ASX tech shares with major upside: experts

| Tristan Harrison

REA Group is one of the ASX tech shares looking compelling right now, says Morgans.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price rockets 35% on Telus takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares are rocketing on Thursday after receiving a takeover approach...

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 mining shares good options for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX miners are known for being big dividend payers. Are they good ideas for income?

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price on watch amid $1.2 billion takeover bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Appen gets lobbed a $1.2 billion buyout, but is it enough?

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Share Market News

Australia's renewable energy output could triple by 2030 under Labor. Will that impact these ASX 200 shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Some ASX 200 shares appear better equipped for the energy transition than others.

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Ask a Fund Manager

These 3 ASX shares have plunged this year: Expert reveals what to do

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum reveals whether he would cut or keep a trio of 'fallen stars'.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

How might the IAG share price fare with another 'catastrophe'?

| Zach Bristow

Catastrophe risk is the word of the day for Australian insurers, these brokers say.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Chalice Mining share price sank almost 7% today

| James Mickleboro

Chalice Mining's shares fell heavily on Wednesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the top performing crypto in 2022 so far, and it sure isn't Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum have both sold off heavily this year, and only a few lesser-know tokens have bucked that trend.

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Technology Shares

Leading broker names the best ASX tech share to buy following 2022's tech meltdown

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named the tech share to buy in the current unforgiving environment...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, BrainChip, Chalice Mining, and Fisher & Paykel shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

These 3 shares are topping the ASX 200 volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

Can the Bendigo Bank share price surge in 2022 despite its 'last in town position'?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts are saying.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares surging by more than 20% today

| Bernd Struben

With commodity prices soaring, investors are keeping a close eye on mineral explorers.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares enjoying a Wednesday windfall

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these All Ords shares.

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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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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Costa, Superloop, and Worley shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 share with 'hidden value': fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The bigger ASX companies are well researched, so finding hidden value isn't easy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Airtasker share price is leaping 8% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are rising after getting the go-ahead for its acquisition.

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Financial Shares

The Challenger share price is sliding 4% today. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Financial services companies are among those that stand to benefit from a higher interest rate environment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL share price lifts despite intensifying demerger opposition

| Zach Bristow

The pressure keeps on mounting for AGL.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP and Pilbara Minerals shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong day...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 lithium shares primed to take off

| Zach Bristow

The lithium story continues to play out in 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What exactly is the difference between Woodside Energy (WDS) and Woodside Petroleum (WPL)?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas companies are looking ahead to the future global energy transition.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Sayona Mining share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining shares are in a trading halt. Here's why...

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Opinions

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that Wesfarmers shares look like good value right now.

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Opinions

3 'disruptive' ASX companies Aussies now can't live without

| Tony Yoo

This trio revolutionised our lives and adapted to deal with challengers. Can their growth continue in an uncertain world?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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