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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Can the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) takeover prompt BHP (ASX:BHP) to go nickel shopping?

| Brendon Lau

A takeover battle for Western Areas may only be just heating up as two new potential suitors enter the field.

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX results from week three of reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These results were among the best from week three of reporting season...

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Bank Shares

August has been a good month so far for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the bank are up almost 5% so far in August. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

August hasn't been a great month for the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 2-month lows. What happened to the Mineral Resources share price?

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares had a bad week...

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Bank Shares

August has been a great month so far for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the banking giant are up almost 6% in the month

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Cochlear, Sydney Airport, TPG

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Friday...

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Share Market News

BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) share price advances following 108% increase on revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the company perform for the 2021 financial year?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 top trading ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded this Friday?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Gainers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 11% this week

| Zach Bristow

It's been a great week on the ASX for the milk company. We take a closer look...

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Share Fallers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price sinks: How did its result compare to expectations?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the market was expecting from Cochlear...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:NSB) share price leaps 11% on study update

| Zach Bristow

This comes after the release of an announcement. Let's take a further look.

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Share Market News

Why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear excited about the online cybersecurity company's latest news...

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Santos, St Barbara, & TPG shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price jumps 10% after Twiggy Forrest buys stake

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares are on fire again today...

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Share Market News

Which ASX companies are ending the week as the biggest movers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which companies are the biggest movers today?

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is sinking, still up 140% this year

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium player are on the down today, but zooming out shows a different picture.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with ASX lithium shares today?

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are in the red today.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Redbubble, Treasury Wine, & Western Areas are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is down 8% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Let's examine why.

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Technology Shares

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price fell 7% last time it reported

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen is set to report its half-year earnings next week....

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Share Gainers

Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price jumps ahead of full-year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the online retailer are on the rise. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Why the Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) share price has jumped 18% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are looking to finish the week on a high note.

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Share Fallers

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price has crashed 21% in a week

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price has been having a tough time of late. Since this time last week,…

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits 52-week high amid diversification rumours

| Marc Sidarous

The telco is reported to be keen on buying the Aussie assets of New Zealand’s largest sustainable electricity generator

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IPOs

These recent ASX IPOs have just reported for the first time. How did they go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Recent IPOs Airtasker and Doctor Care Anywhere have just reported their first earnings.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Cochlear & TPG sink, Inghams jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price lifts despite UniSuper divestment threat

| Zach Bristow

UniSuper has called out CSL for their implied lack of action on setting emissions targets.

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Share Market News

Leading broker thinks the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be heading higher...

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price jumps 12% after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce company's shares are on fire again today...

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Share Gainers

Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price surges 9% on record FY21 result

| Kerry Sun

The Adairs share price is on the move following a record FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price sinks 4% as NSW lockdowns bite

| James Mickleboro

Lockdowns are hitting this waste management company's profits...

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Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slides for 4th straight session, down 14% this week

| Kerry Sun

From fresh record highs in early August to 5-month lows, things are getting ugly for iron ore miners.

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is up 50% over the past 12 months

| Rhys Brock

What's behind the share price move?

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Share Fallers

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price fell 15% this week

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie lithium miner's value has been plummeting this week

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52-Week Highs

August has been a great month so far for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

We take a look at how shares in the supermarket giant have been performing ahead of the company's full-year results

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Broker Notes

Why this leading broker thinks the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK share price could be heading higher from here...

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