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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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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price slumps on extended QLD lockdown

| Aaron Teboneras

The travel company can't seem to catch a break.

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Communication Shares

Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price rallies on "record" Olympics ratings

| Marc Sidarous

Australian are enjoying watching the Tokyo olympics.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price under most pressure as iron ore crashes to bear market

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore has zoomed from hero to zero and it's the Fortescue share price that may have most to lose.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price stormed 10% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a buoyant start to the week for the battery technology company.

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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 a2 Milk, Afterpay, Dicker Data, & Oil Search shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price jumps 19% on survey results

| Zach Bristow

Tempus Resources' flagship gold project is in the spotlight again.

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Broker Notes

FY 2021 results preview: What is built into the Telstra share price?

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from Telstra this month?

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Share Gainers

Why the Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price has surged 17% today

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium producer are soaring after the company provided an update on its Rincon project.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 275% today, Red Hill Iron (ASX:RHI) share price enters stratosphere

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore company is set to sell one of its assets.

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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 Fallers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price tumbles 5% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

A broker downgrade is weighing on this company's shares...

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Share Gainers

Surging Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price reinvigorates BNPL sector

| Kerry Sun

A jump in the Afterpay share price is spilling over into the broader BNPL sector.

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Share Market News

The Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price freeze continues, quarterly update released

| Nikhil Gangaram

Magnis released its quarterly activities report late last week despite its shares being in a trading halt

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Over The Wire, Pro Medicus, & Whispir shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the market's gains today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is surging 7% today

| Zach Bristow

There has been no market sensitive news today, thus far.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is roaring 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos shareholders will be jumping for joy.

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price surges on news of Square acquiring Afterpay

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip shares are in investor sights following Afterpay's monumental announcement...

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Share Fallers

The Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price has sunk 10% today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the nickel miner have slumped after the company announced a $22 million capital raise.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay to be acquired by Square, Oil Search to merge with Santos

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is rocketing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price is rising after a takeover proposal and trading update.

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Share Market News

Elmo (ASX:ELO) share price spikes on new 'Experiences'

| Kerry Sun

Elmo is driving employee experience through the launch of its new module.

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price sets record high on acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

The computer hardware and software company reached record highs this morning.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price (ASX:PLS) is booming 8%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Pilbara Minerals shares are shooting higher after a 4-day suspension last week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Who is Jack Dorsey and why is he buying Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire behind Twitter and Square is gearing up to buy Afterpay.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Square (NYSE:SQ) share price has gained 80% over the last year

| Marc Sidarous

Besting investor expectations and diversifying its services have seen the fintech company do extremely well.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX tech shares are up 6% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector is on fire on Monday...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Legal medicinal and recreational cannabis markets are opening across the globe.

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Share Market News

Pricing power shares like Woolworths (ASX:WOW) help fight inflation: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

An expert's look at inflation-fighting ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on revised merger proposal

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos is seeking to create a mega oil and gas company...

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BNPL shares

All about Square, the US company acquiring Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Brooke Cooper

We take a deep dive into the company looking to buy Australia's most successful buy now, pay later provider.

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BNPL shares

What will happen to Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares following the Square acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

What will happen when Afterpay shares convert into Square stock?

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as new CEO commences "rebuild"

| Brendon Lau

AMP's new boss has her job cut out for her as its shares hover close to record lows on her…

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Share Gainers

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This growing broadband provider has continued its solid growth...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 29% after takeover & FY 2021 update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Afterpay shares...

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is one to watch after announcement

| Marc Sidarous

There is surging demand for rare-earth elements sourced outside of China, and new drilling might prove to be a boon…

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch as copper workers vote to strike

| Kerry Sun

A potential strike at the world's largest copper mine could spell bad news for the BHP share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What does the Square acquisition mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

With Square potentially buying out Afterpay, what does this mean for shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focused on increasing its resource inventory.

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Share Market News

Is it a good time now to buy CSL (ASX:CSL) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this biotherapeutics giant's shares?

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