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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Why did Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price jump 7% today?

| Alice de Bruin

The mineral and technology company has soared even higher today.

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Share Gainers

20% in a week: Here's why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price soared today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are rewarding the molecular diagnostics company following its update.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price jumping today?

| Alice de Bruin

Fortescue's Andrew Forrest has taken a fair slice of Bega Cheese today...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bearish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows

| Monica O'Shea

These shares are plumbing new depths. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX lithium shares in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are predicting for the lithium sector in the new year.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price today?

| Alice de Bruin

The Australian miner's shares are on the move. We take a closer look

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Bank Shares

Here's what this broker thinks of the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price

| James Mickleboro

Are CBA's shares a buy?

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Record Highs

Christmas highs: 3 ASX 200 shares hitting record highs today

| Zach Bristow

These 3 ASX shares have stood out and set new record highs today.

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Broker Notes

Is the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price a beaten-up buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares are down heavily. What do experts think?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Healius, IDP Education, and Transurban shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

This small-cap ASX healthcare share just hit a 52-week high

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a great week for the healthcare company's shares...

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Top brokers' opinion on the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price

| Zach Bristow

We break down what leading analysts are saying about the bank's outlook for 2022

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA rises, Sandfire's MATSA update

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why are Transurban (ASX:TCL), Dexus, and Mirvac shares tumbling?

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks all have one thing in common today...

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Share Gainers

Why Anteotech, Bega Cheese, Humm, and Syrah shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having good days...

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price outlook in 2022

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at what the experts are predicting for the gold mining giant's shares next year

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Nuix (ASX:NXL) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Here's what insiders have been buying...

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price an opportunity right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares a good potential investment right now?

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Share Market News

Are these 2 strong ASX growth shares to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The two ASX shares in this article have long-term growth potential.

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Resources Shares

3 obscure lithium ASX shares ready to pop in 2022

| Tony Yoo

Not all lithium shares have taken off yet. Here is a trio of buy suggestions and why they look attractive.

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Healthcare Shares

Where are Cochlear (ASX:COH) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

The hearing implant device maker has been a darling of long-term investors for decades. But is the stock too expensive…

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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 Thursday on the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

How are ASX 200 travel shares faring over the holiday season?

| Monica O'Shea

These travel shares were taking off today.

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Broker Notes

13% gain in a week: Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price sparks brokers' interest

| Zach Bristow

The team at UBS has the lithium chemicals company in its sights after its share price darted northwards over the…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Total Brain (ASX:TTB) share price rocketed 27% today

| Monica O'Shea

This company's shares are skyrocketing today

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Broker Notes

How does Westpac stack up against the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Both the CBA and Westpac share price are under the microscope today as leading brokers make their recommendations.

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Broker Notes

Why is Macquarie bullish on these 3 ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's hear what the investment bank has to say about some ASX prospects.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Invictus (ASX:IVZ) share price up 26% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company are climbing today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Corporate Travel, Dicker Data, and Synlait shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times today...

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Share Gainers

Why Magnis, Pilbara Minerals, Syrah, and Whispir shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 'must have' ASX shares for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ASX shares that could be strong long term buys...

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Bank Shares

Why is December being so kind to Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares have been rising this month.

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Broker Notes

What's UBS saying on the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a rocky road for the car selling platform of late but could it be a buy?

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Record Highs

Why did the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price jump 11% to a record high today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are on form again today...

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Jefferies tips 25% upside for the Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts have to say.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA and Westpac rise, Afterpay tumbles again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is back with a bang!

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