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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

Could this be a fly in the ointment for Woolworths' (ASX:WOW) push into healthcare?

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths could find that its API takeover attempt has some roadblocks.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Communication Shares

5 ASX telco shares this expert loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Wilson Asset Management reveals 3 different themes it's betting on in the telecommunications sector

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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 Friday.

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price fell today

| Monica O'Shea

The environmental management solutions company has achieved its goal of raising $10.5 million

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Growth Shares

Winning shares for 2022: the companies experts are backing revealed at Sohn

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the highlights from today's Sohn Hearts & Minds Investment Conference...

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price holds the line in November

| Zach Bristow

It didn't make great strides but it wasn't a bad month for the biotech giant...

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Technology Shares

Is there hope for the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price in the lead up to Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Down again today, could Kogan shares go though a Christmas recovery?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL share price is having a tough end to the week...

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Share Fallers

Is the bubble bursting? Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price plunges 27%

| Zach Bristow

After a cracking year so far, Novonix shares have taken a dive...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Can Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) win the battle to take over API?

| Brooke Cooper

Wesfarmers and Woolworths are facing off, with the latter offering $109 million more to take over API. Here's why Wesfarmers…

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Record Highs

Here's why the Tuas (ASX:TUA) share price is leaping 10% to a record high on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

What's in store for the company's AGM?

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Financial Shares

How did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price stack up in November?

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at how Macquarie Group Ltd performed last month.

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Share Fallers

Here are 6 of the worst performing ASX shares of November

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know what the worst shares of November were? Look no further...

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX 200 resource shares to hold in November

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore, lithium, and rare earths were all in the spotlight in November

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP higher on unification plans, TPG tumbles

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form on Friday...

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Communication Shares

TPG (ASX:TPG) shares down 6% as founder sells $335m stake

| Tony Yoo

The market has reacted savagely to news that TPG founder David Teoh has sold off millions of his shares. So,…

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Share Market News

How many stock pickers does it take to change a share portfolio?

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts are sharing some of their biggest stock picks for 2022 today...

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Share Fallers

Why the Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price is sinking 10% today

| James Mickleboro

Nitro is under pressure on Friday...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts as single listing gets green light

| Bernd Struben

BHP hopes to switch from a dual-listed corporate structure to a single ASX listing by January 31.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan is bullish on the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It's been a tough time of late for the bank's shares, but sunnier days may be around the corner...

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Share Gainers

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is rocketing 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

Alcidion shares are on fire today...

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Broker Notes

2 cheap ASX shares rated as buys by brokers in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor is one of the cheap ASX shares rated as buys by brokers.

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Resources Shares

Analysts say these are the ASX resources shares to buy now for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares...

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Share Market News

What happened to the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in November

| James Mickleboro

CBA shares had a month to forget...

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price keeps rising. What happened in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Telco shares climbed in November. It’s on a winning streak.

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Broker Notes

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price at risk of a capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

The Omicron cloud is looming large over the airline...

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Technology Shares

3 bargain ASX tech shares to buy right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have taken a beating in the past month. So now might be the time to pick some up…

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Share Market News

Did the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price start a recovery in November 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares hit a low of below $88 in November.

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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 the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Resources Shares

What happened to the European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

A positive announcement wasn't enough to stop these shares taking a dive...

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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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Capital Raising

Halt! Why is the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price paused?

| Zach Bristow

The environmental management solutions company is hoping for $10.5 million in a capital raise.

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Technology Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price combats today's selloff to remain up 44% in a month. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The potential of a fast-growing opportunity has investors excited about Novonix shares...

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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 Fallers

Why is the Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price hitting 9-year lows today?

| Zach Bristow

It hasn't been the best of times recently for the coal company.

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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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