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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 stock rises 4% on $2.7 billion defence contract

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services shares have soared 43% for the year to date.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 17% and 26% upside for these ASX All Ords professional services stocks

| Cameron England

Strong building pipelines will keep Australia's service providers busy over the coming year.

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Share Market News

Brickworks shareholders approve merger with Soul Patts: Key results and next steps

| Laura Stewart

What happens to Brickworks and Soul Patts shares now?

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Broker Notes

Index changes could create a buying opportunity

| Cameron England

These likely index changes could turn a profit for the canny trader.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these 2 ASX All Ords retail stocks could rise 20% and 36%

| Laura Stewart

Those looking to capitalise on rate cuts should take a closer look as these 2 opportunities.

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Share Market News

When is ASX AGM season, and what to expect this year?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what you need to know about AGM season.

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Share Market News

This Australian stock could be the hidden gem of the decade

| Leigh Gant

A loyal client base and record project wins are fuelling momentum for this ASX small-cap growth story.

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX 200 could keep climbing higher in 2025

| Samantha Menzies

What is ahead for the remainder of the calendar year?

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Best Shares

ASX stock picks from Australia's top fund managers

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts still reckon there are buys out there.

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Broker Notes

Guess which dirt cheap ASX 200 stock could rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Although the market may be close to a record high, that doesn't mean that all ASX 200 stocks are expensive.…

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Opinions

Here are the 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

I am very optimistic about the return potential of these stocks.

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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 local market today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares make the list this month and why the broker is bullish on them.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares finally reversed their losses today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Iluka, Medibank, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Suncorp, Telix, and Westpac shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say buy the dip on these 3 biggest ASX share fallers of earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors punished these companies with 10%-plus share price drops post-results. Should you buy the dip?

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Broker Notes

Cash in now! Brokers name 4 overvalued ASX stocks to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is slipping in September and experts say it's time to take profits on these particular stocks.

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Broker Notes

Retail sentiment a boon for some ASX-listed outfits

| Cameron England

Shoppers are returning to stores and opening their wallets.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Expert predicts 18% downside for this ASX All Ords energy stock

| Bart Bogacz

Storm clouds on the horizon?

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Share Market News

Up nearly 30% this year, Metcash shares deliver another positive trading update

| Laura Stewart

Metcash is also set to host its AGM today.

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Broker Notes

Rate cut winners in the ASX 200 to add to your portfolio

| Cameron England

Easing interest rates will benefit stocks which get a boost from a more cashed-up consumer.

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52-Week Lows

3 popular ASX shares trading close to 52 week lows

| Aaron Bell

Let's look at three popular ASX stocks that could be bargains.  

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares set to rise by 30% to 45% over the next 12 months: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

If you're looking for opportunities during this traditionally weaker month for the market, here are some expert tips.

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Share Market News

Why are Brickworks shares about to exit the S&P/ASX 200 Index?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks is set to exit the S&P/ASX 200 Index. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping big returns from these shares.

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Broker Notes

What do Codan, Bravura, and Lovisa shares have in common?

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 quality ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts believe these three ASX 200 shares are primed for a rebound.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this session.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, BlueScope, EOS, and Spark NZ shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Cobram Estate, Ora Banda, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

This 13% yielding ASX dividend stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Bronwyn Allen

We present a range of views from the experts.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks James Hardie shares could surge 24%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for James Hardie shares.

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Opinions

Should you buy Wisetech and these other falling ASX 200 blue-chip shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares fell by 10% or more post-results last month... and they've kept declining ever since.

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Share Market News

These are the five stocks I'd build a long-term portfolio around

| Cameron England

Low risk and decent returns are the investor's holy grail.

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Share Market News

9 ASX shares including Nuix and PolyNovo dumped from ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices has revealed which stocks will drop out in the next rebalance.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie reveals 3 ASX 200 consumer discretionary stocks to buy after earnings season

| Laura Stewart

Here's 3 potentially market-beating opportunities to consider.

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Broker Notes

Good rains mean this ASX 200 agricultural stock is tipped to deliver double-digit returns

| Cameron England

A big east coast harvest is good news for this grain handler.

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