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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 Market News

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is up 10% in a week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Santos share price is smashing the market right now...

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Broker Notes

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) and Coles (ASX:COL) could face a margin shock

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price could be in for…

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Travel Shares

Why these ASX 200 travel shares are flying this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Australia may be about to open up, and investors might be sensing an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

Qantas shares are in full flight lately. Here we examine what's behind the recent momentum.

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Share Market News

Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price jumps on secured contract success

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the modular building company have lifted on news of a new contract.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue jumps, Wesfarmers dealt takeover blow

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Silex (ASX:SLX) share price sinks 10% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The tech company is planning for a big year ahead for its uranium enrichment program.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is starting the week off in the red...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that everyone's underestimating right now

| Tony Yoo

The party's over for the share market. So now's the time to be very selective about which stocks to buy,…

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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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Resources Shares

The Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price drops 13% on entitlement offer completion

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't lining up to buy Sandfire Resources shares today.

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Share Fallers

Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price climbs despite largest ever financial loss

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Kiwi dairy company are climbing higher despite a weak financial result

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Zip shares good value after falling 15% over the last three months?

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Share Gainers

Up 3%, the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is surging in September. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

Analysts expect oil prices to hold steady amidst strong demand and supply disruptions.

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Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price edges higher on contract extension news

| Aaron Teboneras

Could the company's shares be staging a comeback?

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Travel Shares

How has the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price been performing since reporting results?

| Marc Sidarous

Shares are soaring since reporting full-year results

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on fire on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price jumps on new acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

The deal comes approximately 6 months after ReadyTech finalised its previous acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

API (ASX:API) share price heats up as bidding war begins

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is receiving interest from a competitor...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is pushing 3% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising on Monday...

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Broker Notes

These experts believe the future is bright for the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the regional bank.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price sinks 8% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the biotech company's shares are falling today...

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Share Fallers

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 10% so far in September. What's next?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie insurer have underperformed in September.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 20% in 3 months

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have fallen sharply over the last three months...

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52-Week Lows

Why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is sliding to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are under pressure in 2021

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Broker Notes

This analyst rates the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Telstra's shares?

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52-Week Highs

The Domain (ASX:DHG) share price is up 10% in 4 days to a 52-week high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the property classifieds group are surging right now.

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Dividend Investing

Broker tips BHP (ASX:BHP) and this dividend share to provide huge yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer investors big yields...

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Bank Shares

September hasn't been a great month so far for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

We take a closer look at how the bank has been faring so far this month...

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Broker Notes

This analyst rates the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this retail share?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees more upside in the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The fintech company has got the tick of approval from a leading broker.

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Share Market News

After falling 16% in a month, is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price now a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP an opportunity after the recent decline of the resources giant?

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Investing Strategies

There's a shock coming for ASX investors: expert

| Tony Yoo

T Rowe Price's head of Australian equities has warned stock enthusiasts to brace themselves for the coming AGM season.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Monday...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could be worth considering...

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Share Gainers

What's moving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price since the Square news?

| Zach Bristow

Here we discuss what's been moving Afterpay shares since Square announced it was taking over the reigns.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Xero shares be good value with it currently at around $150?

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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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