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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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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price has rallied 24% in 3 weeks

| Bernd Struben

Some analysts are forecasting crude oil will top US$100 per barrel this year.

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Resources Shares

Forrestania (ASX:FRS) share price rockets 17% on lithium and gold update

| Zach Bristow

The company jumped aboard the lithium gravy train today.

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Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares lift as spot prices hit all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

Lithium spot prices continued to gather momentum in the last two weeks of September.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Westpac's $1.3bn earnings hit, Ansell sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price have such a great FY22 first quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

There's a couple of reasons for Macquarie's success.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price tumbled 22% since August?

| Zach Bristow

It's been rough sailing for the rare earths producer lately.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? What to expect from its FY21 results

| James Mickleboro

NAB's full year results aren't far away...

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IPOs

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) shares set to hit ASX boards today

| Kerry Sun

The Liontown spin-off will make its ASX debut this afternoon.

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Broker Notes

What this leading broker is saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have weighed in on the iron ore giant's latest plans.

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Share Fallers

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is crashing 34% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer could be mining in a protected area...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 7% this week after iron ore cracks US$130 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are bouncing higher this week following a rebound in iron ore prices

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Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX share ideas according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Broker Notes

Could the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price hit $2.80 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Are this lithium miner's shares heading even higher?

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Share Fallers

Why has the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price plunged 27% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has been driving the Vulcan share price lower lately

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Broker Notes

3 reasons this broker thinks the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Newcrest share price could be a buy...

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Share Market News

Could the IAG share price hit $6 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Does the IAG share price have a chance of hitting $6 the end of 2021?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Kerry Sun

Westpac is Tyndall Asset Management's top bank holding. Here's why it's bullish.

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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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Share Fallers

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price slides amid $72m acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

The funds manager's share price finished the day lower on acquisition news.

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Share Fallers

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price slips following Federal Court judgement

| Zach Bristow

QBE has been in the red today as the insurance industry gets a let off from the Federal Court.

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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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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price struggles amid latest API speculations

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers share price struggled today.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price just hit a 52-week high?

| Brooke Cooper

oOh!Media has been experiencing some turbulence today.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Platinum, Star, & Strike Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price rockets 52% on gold update

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at the gold update.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Fortescue, IAG, & Perenti shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are making headlines on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has further to fall

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares have tumbled heavily this year but could still have further to fall...

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Share Gainers

Why the Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Bernd Struben

Prices for so-called green energy metals, like nickel, have been soaring.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) share price plunging 10% today?

| Zach Bristow

It seems two key updates aren't enough to entice investors today.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips BHP (ASX:BHP) share price to rise 48%

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP share price a bargain buy?

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Share Gainers

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price zooms higher on NZ$2.8bn Z Energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This fuel retailer is making a key acquisition...

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares rise amid market sell-off

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 energy shares are standing tall amid a weak market.

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares? Here's what to expect from its FY21 results

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland will be releasing its results this week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price struggles amid $2b deal speculation

| Zach Bristow

Is Australia's largest rail freight company considering an acquisition?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker sees 16% upside for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's where the AMP share price could be heading...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX hydrogen shares in the spotlight on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Green hydrogen is getting the green light in Gladstone...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price plunging 19%?

| Brooke Cooper

A joint investigation by numerous media outlets into Star Entertainment has seemingly worried the market.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price soaring 13% on Monday?

| Kerry Sun

Kuniko expands its exploration potential in Norway.

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