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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 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Credit Corp impresses, Boral's $3bn capital return

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is Bubs a high risk buy?

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 small-cap ASX shares we've bet big on: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Gaston Amoros explains how it's time to be invested in smaller ASX companies…

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Broker Notes

'We see CBA (ASX:CBA) underperforming': Why this broker is avoiding Commonwealth Bank in 2022

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan reckons there are better alternatives in the ASX banking universe right now.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says latest CSL (ASX:CSL) acquisition will boost more than its bottom line. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares could be a buy thanks to the Vifor Pharma acquisition...

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Share Market News

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price takes off amid $3b return of capital

| Mitchell Lawler

Boral shareholders are in for a big pay day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? The takeover goes to a shareholder vote this week. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

This week could be interesting for Sydney Airport shareholders...

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX share with 48% upside: expert

| Tony Yoo

After the recent sell-off, how do you know which are the bargains to pick up and which stocks are just…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form despite the market meltdown..

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries hires new tech boss

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is in focus as its green division, FFI, just hired a new chief tech officer.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in February 2022

| Tristan Harrison

BWX and Australian Finance Group are both rated as buys by experts.

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Opinions

Why the share market pessimists are wrong

| Tony Yoo

Stock markets have been in turmoil this year. So do you now listen to the bears who are now all…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for some ASX shares to fall in love with this month?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares riding the wave of green energy and ethical investing

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the ASX shares that is seeing growth in its green energy.

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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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Share Market News

What is green shorting and which ASX 200 shares are being targeted?

| Brooke Cooper

This ESG investment style is worth knowing about...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is bearish on the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries business

| James Mickleboro

Is Fortescue Future Industries going to destroy shareholder value?

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares have had a shaky start to 2022. Here's what investors are planning: survey

| Bernd Struben

Dividends remain important, particularly for older investors.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price has 32% upside

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator could be a buy...

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Broker Notes

Why the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price is on this broker's top 2022 buy list

| Brendon Lau

The building products supplier has enjoyed a fine start to the trading week.

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Share Gainers

ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) share price goes into overdrive, up 9% on revenue surge

| Brooke Cooper

ARB shareholders are switching gears today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, AnteoTech, Dubber, and NIB shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Airtasker, ARB, Bubs, and Sezzle shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra (ASX:TLS) boosts IoT cred with new acquisitions

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra is deepening its Internet of Things capabilities. Here's how.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price rallies 17% on Charter Hall takeover proposal

| Tristan Harrison

Irongate shares are jumping today after another takeover approach from Charter Hall.

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Share Market News

Could Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) be about to launch a new ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Ethical is exploring new territory...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Why is the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price sliding 7% today?

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan is now bearish on NIB and reckons further downside is imminent.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Bluebet (ASX:BBT) share price is tanking 5% today

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors were expecting more out of the wagering company's earnings in Q2 FY22.

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Share Gainers

On fire! Firebrick (ASX:FRE) share price surges another 22% on second day of trade

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are bidding up the share price of this pharmaceutical small-cap today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Ansell crushed, ResMed upgraded

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Energy One (ASX:EOL) share price gains 6% on acquisition news

| Monica O'Shea

Energy One's takeover of an Adelaide-based energy services company appears to have sparked share price movement today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) share price surges 10% as merger deal sealed

| Zach Bristow

A joining of hedge-fund titans would see a new alternative investment manager with $6 billion in AUM.

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Broker Notes

The Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price has plunged 25% from its 2021 highs. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Shares have struggled in 2022 amid the market-wide selloff. Can they recover?

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Share Fallers

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price crashes 20% as guidance slashed

| Mitchell Lawler

Ansell is getting no protection from increased selling pressure following its latest update...

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Share Market News

Man faces 10 years' jail for making $343,000 from insider trading

| Tony Yoo

A Queensland investor allegedly bet on an ASX-listed company knowing that there was a massive announcement coming that the public…

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