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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

Share Fallers

The OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price has dumped 11% this week. Is it a bargain?

| Zach Bristow

The brokers are chatting after OZ's results yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips REA (ASX:REA) shares as a buy ahead of a 'very strong result'

| James Mickleboro

REA could be a buy ahead of earnings season...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy in the current bloodbath

| Tony Yoo

Want to pick up some bargains but don't know where to start? Here's a pair of stocks that the experts…

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IPOs

Firebrick Pharma (ASX:FRE) is floating on the ASX today. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the stock set to hit the ASX this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) an opportunity in this market correction?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the NDQ ETF now an opportunity after its recent decline?

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Share Market News

2 ASX growth shares to buy in February with 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares are worth shouting about...

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Opinions

ASX shares set to conquer the carnage: expert

| Tony Yoo

The stock market is getting slaughtered. One expert picks which companies will carry us out of this mess.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy in all of this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Could BHP shares be a worthwhile buy during this market correction?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Friday....

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52-Week Lows

3 buy-rated ASX shares that just hit 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares may be down in the dumps but analysts rate them highly...

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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 Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Is the Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price a bargain after plunging 26% so far this year?

| Zach Bristow

The recent pullback has opened up the doors for investors to jump in. Is it the right time?

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Broker Notes

Why broker thinks falling ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buying opportunity

| Brendon Lau

This broker is expecting a strong year from the sleep disorder treatment devices company.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Jumbo, Premier Investments, and Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Bargain bonanza? Scott Phillips' advice for a glass-half-full approach to falling ASX share prices

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be down and out but all is not lost...

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Share Market News

It's official – ASX 200 sinks into correction territory

| Bernd Struben

A market correction is referred to as any pullback exceeding 10%.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, Cettire, Hipages, and Kogan shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red...

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Technology Shares

From hero to Xero (ASX:XRO): share price tumbles 8% to hit 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going wrong with Xero shares? We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees 42% upside for the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is Accent a bargain buy?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Premier impresses but Kogan disappoints again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another difficult day...

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Share Fallers

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price slips despite record $2 billion revenue

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie mining company's shares are struggling today. Here are the details...

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Share Fallers

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price melts 31% in 2 weeks. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have punished the company this year. Or are they just taking risk off the table?

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Share Gainers

'Exclusive provider': Genworth (ASX:GMA) share price leaps 12% on CBA deal

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling into Genworth today. Here are the details...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Bernd Struben

PointsBet is expanding its operations as the global online casino market continues to grow.

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls 5% following brokerage downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker has given its opinion on the Mineral Resources share price.

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Broker Notes

Telstra (ASX:TLS) 'best placed in the Aussie mobile market' says JP Morgan

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan has high conviction for an overweight rating on the telco giant.

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Financial Shares

Is the GQG (ASX:GQG) share price a buy in this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Are GQG Partners shares good value during this correction?

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Financial Shares

2 cheap financial ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

What services would Australians need in times of economic uncertainty? That's the theme that one expert is betting on for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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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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Broker Notes

Broker says Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is cheap after selloff

| James Mickleboro

Adairs had a tough first half due to COVID...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to buy right now that are famous Aussie brands

| Tony Yoo

In turbulent times, reliable old names can be comforting. Here is a trio that experts reckon are currently bargain buys.

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Share Market News

2 strong blue chip ASX shares rated as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra is one of the ASX blue chips that are buy-rated right now.

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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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price sinks 9% despite launching in New York

| Mitchell Lawler

PointsBet is now live in New York, but investors are still selling...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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