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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 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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Communication Shares

Is the TPG (ASX:TPG) share price an opportunity calling?

| Tristan Harrison

Could TPG shares be an opportunity for investors to consider?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) board member says banks will lose income if they don't adapt to crypto

| Tristan Harrison

One board member within ANZ says banks need to adapt to cryptocurrency or will miss out.

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Broker Notes

Brokers think the tanking Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price will rebound

| Brendon Lau

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price tumbled to an 18-month low today. But several leading brokers reckon this is…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price crashed 23% today

| Zach Bristow

It was a disappointing day for the mineral exploration company.

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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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Share Gainers

BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price ends stellar day up 41%

| James Mickleboro

BARD1 had a fantastic day...

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Financial Shares

The Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price has gained 40% this year. Is it still good value?

| Mitchell Lawler

After delivering bountiful returns for shareholders in the past year, is there any upside left?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price has boomed 40% in 2 days

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been piling in to secure a spot in since Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Itech Minerals (ASX:ITM) share price rockets 21% on rare earth update

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for the halloysite-kaolinite and graphite company.

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Share Gainers

Broker upgrade sends Coles (ASX:COL) share price surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares are ending the week on a high...

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Share Fallers

Why Greenland Minerals, Liontown, Nearmap, and Pushpay shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Friday...

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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

Is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price a lithium bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

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Share Gainers

Up 42% in a month: What's the go with the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Several updates earmark a solid month of gains for Brainchip shareholders.

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52-Week Highs

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is soaring 7% to all-time highs. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire shares continue to rise to new heights.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is up 17% on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Calix is flying on its latest technological development...

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Fortescue, Link, and Zip shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Resources Shares

Why the Latrobe Magnesium (ASX:LMG) share price bolted 38% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share price soared to its highest point in 21 years this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why the Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is crashing 38% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This mineral explorer's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Technology Shares

Signed: Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price spikes 12% on new agreement

| Zach Bristow

This marks an important step in the company's international expansion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The HT&E (ASX:HT1) share price is up 7% on acquisition update

| Tristan Harrison

HT&E shares are rising higher after an acquisition.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP & Fortescue rise, Zip completes acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on course to end the week on a high...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shares undervalued in Santos merger: expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why Oil Search is in the headlines this morning.

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Share Market News

Is another billion dollar pay day looming for Telstra (ASX:TLS) shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

Are more funds going to be returned to Telstra shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price climbs 5% as iron ore rebounds

| Mitchell Lawler

Evergrande's escape could be helping iron ore companies today...

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day so far for Zip's shares...

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Share Market News

Broker sees 14% upside for the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp shares have been tipped to rise...

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sank below $6 for the first time since January. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

Thursday's was a bad session for the BNPL company's stock. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

Goldman says the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price selloff is a buying opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy Xero shares?

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Ramsay share price in the buy zone?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares Australia's 73rd richest person loves

| Tony Yoo

Taking stock tips from a wealthy person might be wiser than the alternative. Here's a trio of companies Alex Waislitz…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price underperformed Coles in the last month?

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths shares have been underperforming Coles.

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Industrials Shares

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price in focus as Round Oak IPO scrapped

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Patts has decided not to go ahead with the IPO of Round Oak

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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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Share Gainers

The Imagion Biosystems (ASX:IBX) share price leapt 40% in 2 days this week. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

The biotech company has responded to a query from the ASX. Here are the details

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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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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price surges 9% to shrug off falling iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares are jumping higher today.

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Share Gainers

King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price soars 21% on 'pivotal moment'

| Zach Bristow

The tungsten miner's shares are enjoying a bumper day on the ASX. Here's why

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