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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 Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price sinks 20% after responding to short seller

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is being crushed on Friday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price a buy in November 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Woolworths shares worth looking at? We take a look at what the brokers are saying

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Opinions

Should investors worry about China's impact on ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

There's a lot going on in China at the moment. And the Australian stock market is vulnerable. Here's why

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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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Gold

Why has the Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price leapt 30% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a golden month out of Silver Lake's camp.

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Technology Shares

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is up 20% in 3 weeks. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's lit the fire under Nearmap in recent weeks? We take a look

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Broker Notes

This big bank ASX share is ready to break out

| Tony Yoo

Analysts say this financial giant could reward shareholders handsomely very soon. Which bank?

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Technology Shares

The market had a lousy day. So why did the Novonix (ASX: NVX) share price leap 4%?

| Brooke Cooper

Thursday was a good day to be a Novonix shareholder...

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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 Fallers

Why Codan, IOOF, Orocobre, and PointsBet shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price sinks 17% as expansion comes at a cost

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors aren't so keen on backing PointsBet today...

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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 Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price wobbling on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a busy week so far for the medical devices company

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price in focus today?

| Zach Bristow

The acquisition trail keeps extending on the ASX in 2021.

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, BlueBet, Hipages, and JB Hi-Fi shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing strongly today...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles amid energy deal news

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra shares are struggling amid news relating to a potential energy move.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 29% in the last 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto has been in the wars lately, here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a buy after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy A2 Milk shares?

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Capital Raising

Why is the West African Resources (ASX:WAF) share price sliding 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company completed the first part of its placement.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price is sliding 6% today

| Kerry Sun

Weak iron ore prices and shipping costs might be dragging on Champion Iron shares

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price rocketed 15% before a trading halt

| Kerry Sun

It has been an interesting day for the resources company.

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX shares are buy-rated by many analysts

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Finance Group is one of the ASX shares that are buy-rated.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price plunging today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is trading ex-dividend today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy CBA's shares?

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Resources Shares

The Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is down 7% today. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what could be bringing down Whitehaven's shares today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ANZ result impresses, Fortescue higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a busy day on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price higher after beating expectations in FY21

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are rising on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price edges lower despite bumper Q1 update

| Kerry Sun

Shares are falling despite a breakthrough quarter for the small-cap buy now, pay later provider

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52-Week Lows

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price hits new one-year low

| Brendon Lau

It's a week shareholders rather forget as the Codan Limited (ASX: CDA) share price tanked 23% despite announcing a new…

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Share Market News

Why Credit Suisse says the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price could be a bargain

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Transurban shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price slides 8% after Q1 trading update

| Kerry Sun

Despite impressive growth across several metrics, PointsBet continues to burn through cash.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price tumbled 16% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the iconic investment house has been up to over the last 30 days...

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Share Market News

Unibail-Rodamco (ASX:URW) share price struggles despite reopening progress

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the latest financials from the international Westfield operator...

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Share Gainers

BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price jumps 8% on record first quarter

| Kerry Sun

BlueBet expects to make its US market debut in early 2022

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Share Market News

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price higher on new product launch

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs share price is rising on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rises on record Q1 shipments

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has released its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor and Inghams are two ASX dividend shares worth noting.

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Share Market News

Coles (ASX:COL) share price in focus following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Coles performed in the first quarter.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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