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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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Resources Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

Jewellery retailer Lovisa is one of the ASX shares I would invest in.

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Materials Shares

2 sold-off ASX shares essential for electric cars

| Tony Yoo

There are some stocks going for cheap now that represent producers of commodities that are essential for a zero-carbon future.

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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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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 Monday.

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Broker Notes

What's dragging on the Wesfarmers share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

We check what one leading broker has to say about the retail giant's prospects.

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Broker Notes

Where next for the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be heading higher according to one leading broker...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares top brokers rate as buys

| Brendon Lau

Here are the latest buy-rated shares from two leading brokers.

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Broker Notes

Brokers: 2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think these ASX 200 shares with growth potential could be leading opportunities.

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research share price is cascading 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Clouds gather around Integrated Research amid latest trading update.

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Share Fallers

Why Imugene, Integrated Research, Monash IVF, and Step One shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price leaps 10% amid strong Ukrainian demand

| Bernd Struben

The company's anti-drone systems are employed by militaries, law enforcement and private enterprises across the world.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting multi-year highs on Monday

| Zach Bristow

These names are outpacing major benchmarks today.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Core Lithium, Infomedia, and Qube shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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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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Cryptocurrencies

Can regulators prevent another US$45 billion crypto stablecoin meltdown?

| Bernd Struben

Terra's LUNA token, meant to help its UST token remain pegged to the US dollar, has lost 99.99% of its…

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Share Gainers

Why is the ASX 200 giving back the morning's gains on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Aussie shares are showing mixed results on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Nitro Software share price rallying 5%?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares are showing signs of life again on Monday.

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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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Broker Notes

This is the best ASX bank share to buy in a rising rate environment: Citi

| Brendon Lau

Only one major bank is sticking to its cost-savings goals, according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price cheap after dropping 10% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

We check what brokers have to say on the iron ore giant.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Chrysos share price is rebounding 16%

| Zach Bristow

Investors are staging a comeback for the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Brambles rockets, Goodman upgrades guidance

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a decent start to the week...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials share price is surging 31% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX rare earths and critical metals miner has come under selling pressure since hitting record highs in November last…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Brambles share price is rocketing 11% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The company confirmed it's in takeover talks this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infomedia share price rockets 30% following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia shares are rocketing after receiving a takeover approach...

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX shares on sale right now: top broker

| Tristan Harrison

A top broker has revealed two ASX shares which have fallen heavily but look like good buys.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Step One share price crashing 54% to a new low?

| James Mickleboro

Step One shares are being smashed on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brambles share price on watch as takeover talks confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 pallet maker could soon face a $20 billion takeover bid.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares we're sticking with: Forager

| Tony Yoo

Share prices have plunged, we know. But if the business is still performing then the market will catch up sooner…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Financial Shares

2 ASX shares with prices 'far too low' right now: Forager

| Tony Yoo

Prominent fund explores why this pair of finance stocks will perform well and how 'the fear is overdone'.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares of the most trusted brands in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Which companies are best placed to attract the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers as interest rates rise?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares avoided the market selloff...

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Opinions

Here's why I think ASX-listed Appen could be a potential takeover target

| Mitchell Lawler

Why I think Appen could find itself in the crosshairs of private capital...

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Energy Shares

How dependant on coal closure is the AGL share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Climate activists disagree with AGL's decision to hold onto coal, saying its depleting shareholder value.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off last week...

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