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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 Gainers

Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price jumps to 2-year highs

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the uranium explorer are booming. Here's why

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Resources Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price surges again to record high, up 11% this week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have sent the Novonix share price to a new record high today.

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Share Fallers

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price continues to slide, down 21% since late August

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares can't seem to catch a break lately...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Epsilon (ASX:EPN) share price is soaring 16% today

| Bernd Struben

After going into a trading halt on Monday, the microcap ASX cannabis company has made an announcement today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are making headlines on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is in reverse again...

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Resources Shares

Anson (ASX:ASN) share price leaps 19% on Novonix test results

| Brooke Cooper

Anson has received more positive battery test results from Novonix.

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Share Gainers

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price jumps on gold discovery

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the gold exploration company are climbing today after a major find

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Share Fallers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price struggles as BNPL competition heats up

| Kerry Sun

Chief rival Paypal is acquiring a Japanese buy now, pay later company for US$2.7 billion.

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Share Gainers

The Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is up 36% in a month. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the travel agency group are flying higher as the reopening of international borders looms...

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Share Gainers

The Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price is surging 20%. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Kuniko shares are on the walk northwards again today.

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Share Market News

Is the party only just getting started for ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

The market for lithium is electric right now, but is there more charge left in it?

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Share Gainers

The Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price has gained 3 times that of CBA over 5 years

| Marc Sidarous

The Macquarie share price has outperformed CommBank. Is it heading towards $200 per share?

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Share Market News

Why the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is slumping 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors have not acted favourably to the online retailer's latest news...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price slumps as problem gambler lawsuit heats up

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are selling the company on more controversy.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Tech shares fall, Fortescue upgraded

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 isn't having the best day...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price slumps after PayPal's latest acquisition

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the buy now, pay later company are sliding on Thursday. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why Novonix, ResMed, Senex, & Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a better day than most...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price frozen?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has requested a trading halt pending an announcement about a capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price is rocketing 59% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Weebit Nano shares are having a very good day...

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IPOs

10 upcoming ASX floats in the battery and electrification sector

| Brooke Cooper

Will these yet-to-be-traded shares lead the ASX into the future?

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IPOs

The Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) share price has doubled since last week's IPO

| Nikhil Gangaram

The water technology company has made a splash since debuting on the ASX

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price too expensive, says expert

| Kerry Sun

CBA's glory days might soon come to an end.

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Share Gainers

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for this telehealth provider's shares...

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Share Gainers

This has been a good week so far for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| Zach Bristow

Telstra shares have been on the move this week. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of Macquarie...

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Broker Notes

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price hits record high on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech share just hit a record high...

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant could be a share to buy...

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Broker Notes

Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor could be a leading ASX share to think about right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN) share price has surged 37% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Bannerman shares continue their run on the chart.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Macquarie jumps, Aussie Broadband climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today, though Macquarie was a top performer.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest trading ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is topping the trading volume charts today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price is up 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

A new product that simplifies AUSTRAC compliance has seen the company's shares light up.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is up 5% in 2 weeks

| Marc Sidarous

The Brisbane-based bank has been exciting investors over the last 2 weeks – despite the market being down.

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Technology Shares

Here's why Afterpay (ASX:APT) is making news again

| Zach Bristow

Afterpay shares its views on cryptocurrencies in the Australian payments' space.

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Gold

African Gold (ASX:A1G) share price explodes 110% to all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

Two market-sensitive announcements are really exciting investors.

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Share Market News

Global Energy (ASX:GEV) share price leaps 18% on green hydrogen grant

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is set for a big FY22...

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