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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westoz (ASX:WIC) share price surges 9% on ASX WAM merger

| Sebastian Bowen

Westoz is joining a bigger tribe...

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Share Gainers

Why Betmakers, Centuria, Neometals, and Syrah shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Are these 2 impressive ASX shares buys for 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

ELMO Software is one of the potential options for 2022.

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Gold

Here's why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price jumped 17% today

| Alice de Bruin

The gold miner is back with a bang from its trading halt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's happened to Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX will wave goodbye to the electricity-focused investment company tonight

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price has exploded 114% in a week

| Monica O'Shea

The exploration company's shares are blasting ahead. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Medibank and NIB rise, Bega sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price is surging 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Global Lithium's shares are shooting higher today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) paying too much for the Rincon lithium project?

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore producer's shares have taken a hit amid its latest acquisition

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Resources Shares

Here's why the FAR (ASX:FAR) share price is sinking 51% to an all-time low

| James Mickleboro

It has not been a good morning for the FAR share price...

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Retail Shares

Why the Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price just crashed 10% to a record low

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for Booktopia's shares...

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares set to explode 70% in 2022: expert

| Tony Yoo

Biotech and health stocks can fluctuate wildly, but when things go right they can be very rewarding for investors. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price rockets 32% higher on Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

Syrah and Tesla have signed an agreement...

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International Stock News

Aussie investors now hold more Tesla than Woolworths (ASX:WOW)

| Tony Yoo

Overseas shares are increasingly popular among Australian investors, especially when they're looking for decarbonisation and technology themes.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these 2 strong ASX 200 shares buys?

| Tristan Harrison

Both JB Hi-Fi and Xero are strong in their sectors. Are they buys?

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Resources Shares

What is the 2022 outlook for the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

How is 2022 looking for the lithium miner?

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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 the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price struggles despite $1.8b contract win

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed week for the ASX industrials company so far.

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Share Market News

Why did the Kalium Lakes (ASK:KLL) share price sink 16% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the mining company have dropped considerably today.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price remains flat amid new court order

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra shares are down amid a new court order.

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IPOs

Atturra (ASX:ATA) share price surges 23% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what you need to know about the ASX's newest face.

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Share Fallers

Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) share price nosedives 28% on IPO

| Zach Bristow

It was a harsh debut for the ASX's newest listing today.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the new year could bring the travel share.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price climbs amid another takeover green light

| Monica O'Shea

The Sydney Airport sell-off is another step closer today.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Will this regional bank's shares return to form in 2022?

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Share Gainers

Link (ASX:LNK) share price surges 15% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

This comes after the technology company exited a trading halt.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price storming higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Lynas shares storming higher today?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price is spiking 13% today

| Zach Bristow

The biotech company share price is well into the green today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Charter Hall, Magellan, and Rio Tinto shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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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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Share Fallers

Here's what's happening to the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price today

| Monica O'Shea

The travel agent is among a slew of travel shares grounded today.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) share price plummet 34% today?

| Alice de Bruin

The Step One share price has plummeted today.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Lovisa, Liontown, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP) share price leaping higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This crypto ETF is having a day in the green.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Green light? WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price lifts as PM Capital board says just do it

| Zach Bristow

The listed investment company's share price is in the green today.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Bell Potter thinks of the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Westpac shares or should you wait?

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Share Gainers

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) share price has soared 102% so far this month. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX biopharmaceutical company is having a stellar month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto's lithium acquisition, Pilbara Minerals jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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