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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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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price in focus as Twiggy raises the stakes for battery materials

| Marc Sidarous

Wyloo Metals will buy Noront for 70 Canadian cents per share.

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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 Gainers

The Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price is up 10% on trial success

| Zach Bristow

More good news out of the medical technology company's camp today.

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Share Market News

What these brokers think of the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price after its update

| James Mickleboro

Is the Zip share price in the buy zone?

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ESG

Is the ASX one of the worst markets in the world for ESG investing?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's weak emissions targets could cause it to miss out on billions of dollars of climate-friendly investments, according to a…

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Communication Shares

How Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) is just smashing it right now

| Tony Yoo

The little battler this week won massive bragging rights over its larger competitors. So where will its shares head from…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price is climbing 9% today

| Kerry Sun

Paladin Energy and the uranium sector is booming on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 companies are on the move?

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) share price is rocketing 120% today

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons investors keep a close eye on ASX resource explorers' drill results.

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Share Market News

When will the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price get moving again?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's when the ASX-listed gaming company is likely to resume trading...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP's Q1 update, CSL'S R&D update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price slides after trading, demerger update

| Zach Bristow

Tabcorp shares have left the gates behind the rest of the pack today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price is up 5% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Encouraging drill results and a bumper day for uranium shares are driving Deep Yellow shares higher

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Share Gainers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price charges higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear share price is rising on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price down 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

Capital raisings can dilute a company's current share price while opening the door to future growth opportunities.

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Capital Raising

Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price edges lower despite Share Purchase Plan opening

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company update the ASX with?

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Healthcare Shares

Can the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price hit $3.80 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Where do analysts think that the Medibank share price is going?

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Materials Shares

Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price rises as revenues lift 9% in first quarter

| Marc Sidarous

An increase in sales revenue has been well received by investors...

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price trades flat despite annual R&D update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what CSL is working on...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price ticks higher as UBS increases holding

| Kerry Sun

UBS is buying more shares in A2 Milk.

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Share Gainers

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price higher following trading update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Bapcor share price is rising today...

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman is tipping 47% upside for the PoinstBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet share price could be good value...

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Share Market News

Can 10 pictures predict what the share market will do?

| Tony Yoo

No one has a crystal ball. But an Australian team has developed an algorithm as close as we're going to…

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Bank Shares

Top broker says Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

2 interest rate hikes by the end of 2022? Seriously?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation leads to rate rises, which are a party pooper for the share market. Now there could be 2 coming…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why now could be the time to buy the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price

| Brendon Lau

Those looking for an excuse to buy the underperforming Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price may get their wish. Morgans…

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Broker Notes

Can the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hit $1.25 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

A broker thinks AMP shares are going to start rising...

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price dropped 23% since its ASX IPO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Li-S Energy has had an interesting time since its IPO...

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Share Market News

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price slides 13% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a disappointing day on the ASX for Rumble Resources.

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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 Monday.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is up 30% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Westpac shares enjoyed a wonderful 2021 so far?

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Broker Notes

Could the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price hit $260 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could this healthcare share push higher from here?

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slides on takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company gave investors an update surrounding its latest acquisition.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Home Co Daily Needs, Infomedia, and Temple & Webster are falling

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has given back the majority of its earlier gains and…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 4% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a disappointing month for the retailing giant.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Who's the biggest movers on the ASX 300?

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Share Fallers

Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price sliding 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at WAM Capital's sliding share price today...

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