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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

Why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Bernd Struben

The resource explorer has reported high-grade gold results at one of its projects

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Share Fallers

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price slips amid completed Milton merger

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX investment icon is having a lacklustre day on the market so far.

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Share Market News

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price lifts following sustainability report

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the rail freight operator are shunting higher today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink, energy shares rise

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 4% today

| Kerry Sun

Zip shares hang around 8-month lows following a deepening rout in the tech sector.

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Resources Shares

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 resources in September

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how some ASX resources shares bucked the negative trend last month...

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Healthcare Shares

These were the best performing ASX biotech shares in September

| Zach Bristow

Here are the top 3.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is rising on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

September's best performing ASX 200 energy shares unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Energy demand is outstripping supply.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Xero (ASX:XRO) share price to rise 24%

| James Mickleboro

The Xero share price could be heading a lot higher according to one broker...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 23% upside in the REA (ASX:REA) share price

| James Mickleboro

REA shares could be good value according to a leading broker...

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Retail Shares

3 obscure ASX shares to boom from 'revenge spending'

| Tony Yoo

Are all retail stocks now fully priced for the post-lockdown surge in consumer spending? One expert reckons there are still…

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price drops following trading update

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting has updated the market on its performance...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos (ASX:STO) share price have such a great month in September?

| Bernd Struben

As the world reopens, energy prices are rocketing.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price have such a bad month in September?

| Kerry Sun

Seasonally volatile September lived up to its reputation, dragging the Afterpay share price along with it.

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in focus amid Aussie banking first

| James Mickleboro

Here's what CBA is launching...

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Share Gainers

How did the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

It was a good month for A2 Milk shares....

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

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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

Brokers just upgraded these underperforming ASX shares to 'buy'

| Brendon Lau

Two ASX shares that have been sold-off recently may have caught a break as brokers just upgraded them to 'buy'.…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price down 10% in a week?

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 2-month lows, why things are going against the Pilbara Minerals share price.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move for the start of the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price plunging 12% today?

| Zach Bristow

The Novonix share price has been following the price of lithium as it sinks.

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Capital Raising

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price dives on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

An impending share dilution could be concerning investors.

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Resources Shares

Auking Mining (ASX:AKN) share price rockets 40% on mineral update

| Zach Bristow

Auking Mining shares are well on the way up today. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

Up 5%, the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is back to March 2020 levels. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

International travel could be on the cards next month, driving a sharp re-rate for Webjet shares.

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Capital Raising

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price sinks 23% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence contractor's shares are getting hammered by investors...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Intega (ASX: ITG) share price leaps 54% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

The engineering services company is moving ahead with a generous takeover offer.

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Share Gainers

Up 7%, the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Australians might be able to hop on an international flight as soon as next month.

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares in September

| Kerry Sun

These ASX shares were sent to the dog house last month.

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Share Gainers

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price jumps 12% on $103m Plush acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Nick Scali's shares have started the week strongly...

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price trading at 10-month lows?

| Kerry Sun

From record highs in early-August to 10-month lows in October.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX open and trading today?

| Zach Bristow

It's business as usual for the Australian share market today, even if you have your computer off and your feet…

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 30% upside for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy AGL shares?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX tech shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares had strong months...

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Investing Strategies

A 15% correction? One expert's advice for a sinking ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Is it happening? What do we do now? Here's one professional's take on what you should do with your portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price gained 29% last quarter

| Kerry Sun

Webjet shares hit fresh 18-month highs in September as travel optimism gathers momentum.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

What happened for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price in September?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip share price was on form in September...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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