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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

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price fall 35% in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The AMP share price continued its downward spiral in 2021.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Kogan, Premier Investments, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? Top broker says 'there is still a lot of work to be done'

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has a lot of work to do still...

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Share Gainers

The Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price soared another 19% today. What's going on?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the AI company have jumped again today.

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IPOs

These 3 companies are set to IPO on the ASX next week

| Brooke Cooper

These shares will be some of the first to debut on the ASX in 2022.

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Broker Notes

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Altium's shares?

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares getting hammered today?

| Bernd Struben

Concerns over rising interest rates are hitting growth stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price on a losing streak today?

| Zach Bristow

We look at what's behind the betting company's underperformance lately.

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Growth Shares

Are these 2 impressive ASX shares buys in January 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two impressive ASX shares worth looking at this month?

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Broker Notes

Is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price a better buy than CBA? Here's what top brokers say

| Zach Bristow

There is a stark contrast in sentiment towards BOQ and CBA.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price surge 155% in 2021

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in this rare earth materials company just kept surging

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Afterpay hits 52-week low, energy shares rise

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is in the red on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is rocketing 20%

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company announce to the ASX?

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Share Gainers

The 5 best ASX lithium stocks of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Lithium was a hot commodity in 2021...

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Share Market News

The Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is jumping 6% after announcing a new CEO

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the ASX biopharm company are rallying this morning.

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52-Week Lows

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price sinks 5% to new 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay's shares continue to fall...

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Technology Shares

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price crashed 55% lower in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Appen's shares were crushed in 2021...

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price an opportunity with a 14% global market share goal?

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet has big goals for WebBeds. Is it a buy?

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Share Market News

Would you like cheese with that? A look at some of Twiggy's highest profile ASX investments of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the shares Australia's second richest person invested in last year.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 2 top ASX shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX shares Bell Potter rates highly in 2022...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that analysts really like

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one of the ASX shares that investors like right now.

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Cryptocurrencies

3 big reasons crypto sceptics are WRONG

| Tony Yoo

Cash is used by criminals to launder money. But, for some reason, no-one suggests banning it, but they cite it…

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Technology Shares

Here's how the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price performed in 2021

| Tony Yoo

The New Zealand software provider has been a star performer for investors over the past 10 years. But how has…

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Resources Shares

These 2 ASX shares are over 100 years old. Are they buys?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the oldest companies on the ASX. Is it a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why is the Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) share price flying 30% higher into the new year?

| Monica O'Shea

This new ASX share has enjoyed a golden start to the year

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares hit new 52-week highs today

| Alice de Bruin

We take a look at some ASX shares enjoying a very happy new year...

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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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IPOs

GreenTech Metals (ASX:GRE) share price jumps 50% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

This IPO went very well on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price spiked 12% today

| Zach Bristow

The medicinal cannabis country's share price is off to great start in 2022.

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Share Market News

Expert names 10 themes that could impact share investments in 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

This investing expert has lined up 10 themes that could play out on the market this year...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares analysts rate as buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these ASX shares highly...

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on Rio Tinto's shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price having a lousy start to 2022?

| Monica O'Shea

This buy now, pay later share is falling today. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

Here's why the CBA share price had such a good run in December

| Sebastian Bowen

Christmas keeps on giving for CBA...

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Share Gainers

New year's resolution: Why are ASX lithium shares having such a stellar day?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a great start to the year for ASX lithium players. Here's why

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Share Fallers

Why Elixir Energy, Kogan, St Barbara, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday...

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Record Highs

Kelly Partners (ASX:KPG) shares are up 27% since early December and pay monthly dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Kelly Partners just hit a new all-time high...

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