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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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Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rallies 8% on market-moving quarterly

| Mitchell Lawler

What numbers stand out in the News Corp first-quarter result for FY22?

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Broker Notes

Targets slashed: Why these top brokers aren't so rosy on the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price

| Zach Bristow

Five top analysts covering Domino's have reevaluated their stance on the pizza giant's outlook.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price down 11% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Virgin Money shares are falling off a cliff today. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Clinuvel, Inghams, and Virgin Money UK shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure 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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Record Highs

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's giving rise to Lake Resources shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Jumbo, Link, News Corp, and REA shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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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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Technology Shares

Which tech shares are dragging down the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Xero and Afterpay crashing the ASX 200's party today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: REA and News Corp impress, Link receives takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

It has been another good day for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Expert highlights big threat to the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price fell to a 10-month low this morning as a threat to its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price edges higher on API merger proposal update

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Sigma announce?

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Share Gainers

Why the AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) share price is rocketing 60% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AIC Mines share price is back with a bang!

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Capital Raising

Antisense Therapeutics (ASX:ANP) share price tumbles 8% amid capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are set to finish the week lower...

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Resources Shares

Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) shares are about to hit the market. Here's what you should know

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the ASX's newest stock is all about...

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Share Gainers

Why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is surging 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Link's shares are surging higher following the receipt of a takeover approach...

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Broker Notes

Christmas is coming, but is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price already overstuffed?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Coles share price good value or not?

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Share Fallers

Why is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price sinking again today?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares are falling again on Friday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is cheap after selloff

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy a slice of Domino's?

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price set to tumble after Square's shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Friday could be a red day for Afterpay...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares that could be buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Propel and Ansell are two ASX shares that could produce growth and dividends.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price could rocket higher today

| James Mickleboro

Link is in private equity's sights...

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Share Market News

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? Here's how the share price performed in October

| Tristan Harrison

Sydney Airport continues to be impacted by COVID, but the share price is steady.

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Opinions

Get ready for a 10% share market correction: expert

| Tony Yoo

Central banks are withdrawing stimulus implemented during COVID-19. That'll send share markets into a panic, says this CEO.

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Financial Shares

Why did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price have such a great month in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie shares rose in October, the bank reported its result.

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Share Market News

3 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these excellent growth shares...

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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 Friday....

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Technology Shares

The Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price had another stinker on Thursday. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Some analysts weren't impressed by Tyro's AGM...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Up 64% in a month, here's why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is supercharging right now

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a crazy month for Novonix shareholders...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX debut nets Step One founder $150m, but what's next for the company?

| Mitchell Lawler

There's more than becoming a millionaire on the Step One founder's to-do list...

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Share Gainers

Macquarie tips ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price to hit $29.50. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have afforded investors their opinion on the banking giant's outlook

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Inghams, Kogan, and Paradigm shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) share price rises after completing IPO

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan Steel has landed on the ASX today...

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BNPL shares

'Worst BNPL': ASX company called out for 'unsafe lending'

| Tony Yoo

Choice's annual Shonky Awards have been announced, specifically naming one listed buy now, pay later provider

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Resources Shares

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) smashes resource estimate sending share price 11% higher

| Zach Bristow

Another resource upgrade out of Deep Yellow's camp today.

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Share Gainers

Why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for NIB shareholders...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) price just hit all-time highs after a strong October

| Bernd Struben

Inflation concerns are seeing more investors turn to cryptos...

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Share Gainers

Why CSR, Hipages, NIB, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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