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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

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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Share Fallers

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumble 12% in July?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider's shares were out of form in July...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra and IOOF are 2 ASX shares well liked by brokers.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares made their shareholders very happy in July...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in July...

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 21% in the last 6 months. Is now a good time to buy shares in this ASX 200 giant?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been driving the BHP share price and whether it will keep climbing.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to celebrate earnings season with some new additions to your portfolio? These are some of the ASX shares experts…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares that might be buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

ASX tech shares could be the right place to look for opportunities.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that may be buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX growth shares, including Temple & Webster, could be opportunities.

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Share Market News

Why Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) could be a great investment

| Tristan Harrison

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be a good investment to think about.

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Share Gainers

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 were well and truly out of form last week...

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 lithium shares have all surged more than 20% in a month

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 lithium shares are at the right place at the right time.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that might be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific is one of the ASX shares that could be worth looking at this weekend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price on watch after announcing key acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This IT distributor is making a key acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price is up 8% in a week

| Zach Bristow

During this week, the steel producing company released its preliminary unaudited results.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, NAB rises, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today, but NAB rose on a buyback.

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Share Market News

Own Blackmores (ASX:BKL) shares? Here's what to expect during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Are the good times returning for this health supplements company?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Alexium (ASX:AJX) share price surged 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The advanced materials company has big things in store in FY22.

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price just hit its lowest point in 17 years

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a red day for gas and energy provider.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Redbubble, & Zip shares are sinking on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Lions become lambs as Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) falters on debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Not quite what Robinhood investors were hoping for on IPO...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Marley Spoon, Origin, & Sezzle shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls as iron ore drops below US$200/tonne

| Kerry Sun

What on earth has happened to the Fortescue share price after rallying to a record high yesterday?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

The dairy company's share price has been in the doldrums this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares on the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Share Market News

What type of ASX investor are you? Survey reveals evolving strategies

| Bernd Struben

Technology and the pandemic have swiftly changed the retail investing environment.

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Record Highs

ASX 200 shares in this sector pushing into record highs on Friday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 shares in the resources sector are posting record highs across the board.

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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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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price drops after federal court loss

| Marc Sidarous

A court has ruled against the airline over its outsourcing of 2,000 jobs

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Share Market News

Here's why the 8Common (ASX:8CO) share price is rocketing 95% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares broke a new record today.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price just hit a new all-time high this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares have just hot a new record high...

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Share Market News

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is sinking 22% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This follows the food company's recent update.

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Share Gainers

Why Janus Henderson, Mineral Resources, Telix, & Western Areas are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Market News

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 60% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine what impact the AGL dividend has had on investor returns over the medium term.

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price edges lower after signalling dividend cut

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is eyeing future growth.

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Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares are surging this Friday. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are running hot on Friday, with many surging to record highs. Here's why.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares tipped to positively surprise during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could surprise in August...

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Resources Shares

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price falls on the back of its Q4 results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting poorly to Ecograf's fourth quarter report.

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