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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares slide as increasing supply pushes prices down in China

| Kerry Sun

Lithium prices might take a breather ... for now.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, & Pro Medicus shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price lifts on hydrogen update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the gas explorer had a foray into the green this morning....

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IPOs

Afterpay's Touch Ventures (ASX:TVL) leaps 50% on ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

The latest addition to the ASX has connections with Afterpay.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 18% upside for the Beach (ASX:BPT) share price

| James Mickleboro

This broker thinks the Beach share price is good value...

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Share Gainers

Despite today's falls, the Splitit share price is up 23% in 7 days. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are jumping on the buying bandwagon...

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Share Gainers

Why Sigma, Smartgroup, St Barbara, & Touch Ventures are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech correction? 5 of the worst-hit shares

| Kerry Sun

Its a sea of red for ASX 200 tech shares. Here are some of today's worst-hit shares like Zip.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price eyes fresh 14-month lows as iron ore prices tumble

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares falter following weaker iron ore prices and today's broad-based selloff.

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Share Fallers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is down 10% this week, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Xero shares?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way mid-week?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's almost a sea of red on the ASX 300 today...

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52-Week Lows

Why these 3 ASX shares all hit 52-week lows today

| Zach Bristow

These three ASX shares have lagged the benchmark indices lately and are each swimming in a sea of red this…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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52-Week Lows

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price just hit a 3-year low. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what could be pushing Appen to a 3-year low...

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip share price plunged 6% this morning

| Kerry Sun

Zip shares have managed to claw back some losses from early trade.

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Transport Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slides as truckies push back on tolls

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's all uphill for the toll road company's share price today...

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Share Fallers

ASX (ASX:ASX) share price slides despite chair spruiking 'exchange of the future' message

| Ken Hall

The Aussie share market operator's value is falling on Wednesday

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Big four banks fall, Afterpay tumbles

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price has surged 13% in a week

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie alumina company are on fire right now...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price soars 17% on TPG Global takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

The acquisition trail continues on the ASX this year, with Smartgroup now a target.

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Share Fallers

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 20% in a month. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths explorer's shares are falling again...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price falls as Mastercard opens up the BNPL sector

| Marc Sidarous

Mastercard wants to muscle into this growing sector.

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Share Market News

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price up another 3% in second day of trading

| Sebastian Bowen

How are Li-S Energy shares going on their second day of ASX trading?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker rates the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Webjet share price...

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after raising $700 million

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant has raised funds....

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Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are crashing on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX tech shares open to a sea of red on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price tanked 15% in 3 weeks?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Much of the bearish sentiment towards the Polynovo share price can be traced back to its full-year report.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price down 16% this month?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer's shares are edging lower this past month. Here are the details.

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Economy

The S&P 500 just dropped 2%. Why is this impacting ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 fell 2% overnight. ASX shares are being impacted.

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Share Fallers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lower despite retail shareholder update

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant reiterated its growth plans today...

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Share Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price falls despite positive lithium plant update

| James Mickleboro

This clean lithium company's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Square slides 5%. What does this mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Things aren't looking good for Afterpay on Wednesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is slumping to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner remain under pressure as investors watch monetary policy and yields worldwide.

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Bank Shares

Why these experts say the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled down in the past month. But with reporting season coming, is it time to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Bank Shares

Why these experts think the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled off in the past month. So is it time to purchase now, just before…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Sonic share price...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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