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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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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 Gainers

Why AMP, Eclipx, Paradigm, and Praemium shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) launches 8% on gold update

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner has good news out of a key project in West Africa.

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Resources Shares

How has the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price leapt 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand looks to keep growing amid strong forecast growth of EVs.

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Share Market News

October was a rollercoaster month for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

It was a very eventful month for A2 Milk shares in October...

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REITs

Why is the Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price up 9% so far this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman shares have risen this week.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price have such a lousy month in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

We investigate why this ASX BNPL share had a challenging October.

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leaps 9% on life insurance sale

| James Mickleboro

The AMP share price is on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why JP Morgan sees more growth in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares

| Zach Bristow

The team at JP Morgan have chimed in with their outlook for Macquarie investors.

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Share Gainers

These three ASX shares smashed 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Another set of yearly gainers to report, despite many external pressures.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA enters crypto market, AMP jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is having a good day...

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price having such a lousy week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check why has this ASX gold miner has had a week to forget.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest on Fortescue Future Industries and green hydrogen?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) continues to make progress.

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Broker Notes

Why the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price could outperform next week

| Brendon Lau

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price could soon be setting new record highs as it prepares to release its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is soaring 21% today

| Zach Bristow

Renergen shares are leading the pack in early trade today.

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Healthcare Shares

These were the best performing ASX healthcare shares in October

| Zach Bristow

These names sit on the podium for ASX healthcare performers last month.

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Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in November according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated this month...

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Share Gainers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price shoots 30% higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm share price is back from its trading halt with a bang!

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price rises amid Noront Resources takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening with the BHP share price today...

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in focus after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Altium's shares have been upgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic and Amcor could be good ASX dividend shares to consider for income.

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Broker Notes

What these leading brokers are saying about the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are weighing in on the bank's outlook...

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Broker Notes

2 consumer ASX shares looking good now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Millions of Australians are rubbing their eyes as they get out of the house. Their money has to go somewhere,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just downgraded its rating on Boral (ASX:BLD) shares

| Zach Bristow

Challenges in Boral's underlying markets are seen as upcoming headwinds.

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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 Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

What happened to the HT&E (ASX:HT1) share price on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

There was another liquidity boost to HT&E's balance sheet today

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Energy Shares

How did the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price perform in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the month that was for the ASX's largest pure-play oil company.

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Share Market News

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of small caps to watch...

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Broker Notes

Westpac (ASX:WBC)'s had a shocker: This is when to buy

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for the big bank have been slaughtered the past couple of days. So is it ripe for bargain hunting…

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares so far on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last 4 months

| Bernd Struben

Takeover offers and soaring vaccination rates appear to have spurred investor interest

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Healthcare Shares

Own biotech shares? These were the best performers during October

| Zach Bristow

Here are three of the ASX biotech sector's standouts last month.

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 of the best ASX share ideas for November

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is down 5% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

What's happening with Woolies shares this week? We take a closer look

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Ingenia, IAG, Vulcan, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Step One (ASX:STP) share price surges 86% in 2 days following IPO

| James Mickleboro

This online underwear retailer's IPO was a huge success...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sunk 8% in the last week?

| Bernd Struben

Earnings downgrades tend to see ASX investors hit the sell button.

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