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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

Why did the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price rocket 30% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cobalt Blue shares just had a week to remember...

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Share Fallers

Down 14% in a month, why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is attractive right now: analyst

| Sebastian Bowen

This analyst reckons Pilbara shares are a buy...

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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 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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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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Dividend Investing

Broker tips this ASX dividend share to rise 69% and offer a generous yield

| James Mickleboro

Is Accent a bargain buy for income investors?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares making unbelievable news this week

| Tristan Harrison

These five ASX shares made headlines this week.

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Share Market News

$7 billion ASX company loses court case vs shareholders

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders succeed in a last-minute appeal in front of the full Federal Court, after alleging the business failed to inform…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why were Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares still making news this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Sydney Airport departed from the ASX boards this week.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price fell 7% today and could keep falling

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares are now down by a third in 2022...

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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 Friday.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares leaping 20% today

| Zach Bristow

We look at why these two relatively unknown ASX resources companies have soared in value today.

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52-Week Lows

Bargain basement? 2 ASX tech shares slumping to 52-week lows today

| James Mickleboro

Are these tech shares bargain buys after slumping to 52-week lows?

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52-Week Lows

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hits 52-week low, top broker tips 90% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster shares just reached a 52-week low.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Breville, Megaport, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about ASX cobalt shares this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cobalt shares are gaining the attention of investors as prices approach new all-time highs...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Up 414% in a year, why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leaping 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium is poised to power the huge growth in batteries.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Nickel Mines, SG Fleet, and Whitehaven Coal are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block falls, Nickel Mines jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX gold share minnow rocketing 15% today?

| Bernd Struben

Junior explorers can receive a big lift on positive drill results.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says buy Origin (ASX:ORG) shares instead of AGL

| James Mickleboro

Origin shares could be better than AGL shares right now according to one broker...

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Capital Raising

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has released information regarding its latest capital raise.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has just withdrawn its share purchase plan. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nickel Mines is returning $57 million to its shareholders... but why?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price to rise 13%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Citi likes this retail giant...

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Share Market News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announces US$10b share buyback and 20-for-1 split

| Sebastian Bowen

Amazon will be splitting its shares. Here's what you need to know...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price falls despite 113m euros coffee acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Breville is bolstering its coffee business...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one of the leading ASX growth shares that are rated as a buy.

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price climbed 7% so far this month?

| Bernd Struben

The big bank has benefited from a strategic divestment earlier this month.

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Bank Shares

Why this broker has big doubts over Westpac's (ASX:WBC) cost cutting plans

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to fall short of targets?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's why the miner has just hired the RBA's deputy governor

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA’s deputy governor, Guy Debelle, has stepped down to take up a position with Fortescue.

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Broker Notes

4 fallen ASX shares that are still awesome businesses: expert

| Tony Yoo

World events are taking stock prices down, but many businesses are still going as strong as ever. Here are some…

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a clear buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay shares have fallen heavily in 2022 so far, is it a beaten-up stock idea?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Why has the uranium rally got this ASX share blasting 22% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

As uranium prices reach 10-year highs, one particular ASX share is feeling the benefit.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in 2022, is this ASX healthcare share a buy following the company's latest trial result?

| Zach Bristow

What can be said about Volpara's prospects in 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

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