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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price struggles amid broker sell rating

| James Mickleboro

This bank share could be expensive...

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Share Gainers

Up another 13%, the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price keeps on rallying. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

The winning spree for Paladin Energy continues on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

Online share trading platform Stake offers $3 ASX trades

| Sebastian Bowen

Stake has just announced its plans for ASX trading, complete with a $3 brokerage fee.

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Broker Notes

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Novonix share price is out of form on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Here's why the AMA Group (ASX:AMA) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

With fewer cars on the roads during lockdowns, crash repairs have fallen.

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Broker Notes

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has shed 46% this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the weakness in the Kogan share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Why the Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is sinking 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing to slide...

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Share Fallers

The Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price is sliding 7% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Australian Strategic Materials shares have slipped into the red on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price surges 24% to record highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The uranium explorer's shares are going nuclear on Monday.

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are booming double digits across the board on Monday. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

It's raining gains for the uranium sector.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are making a move today?

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Share Fallers

The PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is down 14% in a month. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Are this sports betting company's shares in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Sydney Airport jumps, Qantas falls

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is pushing higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) share price is down 21% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Magellan shares have slipped into the red from the opening of trade on Monday.

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price continues slide, down 13% in a month. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares continue to fall. What is happening?

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price rises despite bearish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are rising...

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Energy Shares

Two exciting ASX uranium shares get big price upgrade by broker

| Bernd Struben

China leads the world in plans to increase nuclear power output.

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52-Week Highs

Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price rockets 20% to 2-year high

| Nikhil Gangaram

After being in a prolonged bear market, uranium spot prices have soared in the past month.

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Share Gainers

Why the Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price is jumping 18% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Lotus shares continue their march northwards this week.

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Capital Raising

Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price slides 11% following capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a tough time today...

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lifts following bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are rising again on Monday...

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IPOs

Here are some of the ASX IPOs happening this week

| Brooke Cooper

It will be a big week for debutantes to the ASX....

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Broker Notes

What to watch at the Telstra (ASX:TLS) Strategy for the Future event this week

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big week for this telco giant...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price falls despite acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

It seems investors aren't impressed by the company's new acquisition ...

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price edging higher amid lending blitz

| Zach Bristow

ANZ shares are under the radar once again on Monday as the company zooms in on its lending efforts.

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Share Fallers

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price has tanked 20% in 5 weeks

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium shares are stalling after a bumper performance so far this year.

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Share Gainers

The SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is up 23% in a week. What's next?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The online broker released a roadmap earlier this year that highlights its expansion plans.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a positive start to the week for the Telix share price...

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises despite CEO selling 9m shares

| James Mickleboro

It has been a decent start to the week for the BrainChip share price...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price down after major blow from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest airline is denied an alliance that would have accelerated post-COVID recovery on a lucrative flight path.

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Share Market News

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 13% so far this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares have fallen off a cliff since July highs.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs (ASX:HDN) share price halted on acquisition and guidance upgrade news

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is in a trading halt...

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Dividend Investing

These 8 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know which shares will be trading ex-dividend this week? Here they are.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after new takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

A new takeover offer has been made for Sydney Airport...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash and Nick Scali are two ASX shares with sizeable yields.

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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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Technology Shares

Broker names the 3 best ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be ones to buy...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that may be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay and EML Payments are both good ASX shares to consider.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra share price could still be great value...

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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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