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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

Which ASX shares are leading the way on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's a look at the top movers on the ASX 300...

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Share Market News

Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price slumps amid dividend suspension

| Zach Bristow

Crown shareholders will not receive a payout in FY21...

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Share Gainers

Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price charges higher after doubling revenue in FY21

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber share price is closing in on a record high...

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Share Market News

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price slumps despite revenue quadrupling

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how the online luxury retailer performed in its latest full-year...

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Share Fallers

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price down 5% despite strong FY21 growth

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman's shares are tumbling despite a record result...

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Share Market News

ASX company's crack unit rakes in 1600% revenue growth

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 restrictions are taking a toll on the funeral business. But one niche activity is apparently a licence to print…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 12% in a week

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk share price continues to tumble on high selling volumes

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after stellar sales growth but $187m loss

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares will be in focus today...

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Share Market News

2 online ASX shares expecting big things

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet and Adore Beauty are two online ASX shares expecting big things.

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Travel Shares

2 obscure ASX travel shares to soar after COVID-19

| Tony Yoo

Don't think that you're smarter than Mr Market. Simply betting on Australians flocking back to tourism isn't enough for stocks…

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Have money to invest? 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article could be good options to buy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Top broker names 3 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

A top broker is positive on these ASX 200 shares...

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Travel Shares

Why this leading broker sees value in the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price

| James Mickleboro

This travel share could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker...

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Capital Raising

Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price advances on Share Purchase Plan update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares ended the day on a positive note...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Altium sinks, Fortescue climbs

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares helped the ASX 200 rise today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 miners dominate most traded shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is up 6% in the last 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Since this news became public, the IAG share price has rallied.

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Broker Notes

Can the Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price keep smashing the market?

| James Mickleboro

Goodman's shares have been on form again this year. Is there more to come?

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Share Gainers

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price surges 7% as R&D efforts increase

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie cancer treatment company are surging on Monday

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Resources Shares

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is rocketing 20%

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's boosting the Novonix share price to new heights?

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, BlueBet, Healius, & HUB24 shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

In late trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course start the week with a gain. At the time…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is surging 7% today

| Kerry Sun

Pilbara Minerals and the broader ASX lithium sector is on the rise ...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down today

| Zach Bristow

AGL shares continue their march lower on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price struggles despite rise in oil price

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil producer are down on Monday despite strengths in oil markets today.

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Share Fallers

Moneyme (ASX:MME) share price sinks despite record result

| Ken Hall

A record result hasn't stopped the company's shares from slipping on Monday.

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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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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are having a bumper start to the week

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are bouncing back after a choppy past two weeks.

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Share Market News

Why is the Future Fund bailing out of China shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's gone wrong with investing in China?

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Capital Raising

BWX (ASX:BWX) share price slips 6% on placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares lost significant ground in morning trade...

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Share Fallers

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price falls 8% after $8.1m share sale by chairman

| James Mickleboro

The Chairman and CEO of HUB24 have been selling shares...

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Share Market News

Which ASX companies are starting off the week as the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is starting the week off on a positive note.

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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 Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price has bounced 9% today

| Zach Bristow

Weebit Nano shares have clawed back the gains lost amid FY21 results last Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Fortescue, InvoCare, & Temple & Webster are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Monday...

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Share Market News

Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price lifts 5% on lithium battery update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is tracking along with its biggest project.

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Share Fallers

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price down 12% after earnings report

| Zach Bristow

Altium shares are facing selling pressures today from a mixed FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price dips amid boss' call for easing of restrictions

| Kerry Sun

Wesfarmers CEO thinks lockdowns will soon do more harm than good.

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rises amid Amazon's BNPL move

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay shares are off to a great start this week...

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