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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

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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Gold

Why the Kirkland Lake Gold (ASX:KLA) share price is charging 5% higher

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares' results will be closely watched during the upcoming full year reporting season.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: NAB's $2.5bn buyback, Origin shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Here's what has been happening on the ASX 200 today...

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BNPL shares

Own Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Zip in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why is the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price halted?

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are surging, so why is the Vulcan share price halted?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares are on the rise today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price halted?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares have been in a trading halt before yesterday's session.

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price sinks 8% on quarterly results

| Aaron Teboneras

The buy-now, pay-later provider is set to finish the week in the red

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Record Highs

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price hits another record high after quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price has hit a new record high every week for the past eight weeks!

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have now doubled since their IPO...

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International Stock News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) share price drops 7% despite growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Amazon falls on its latest quarter results...

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven wins takeover and outs chair

| Brooke Cooper

Control of Boral has been passed to Seven Group and the changes have already begun...

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Share Market News

Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price jumps 9% to multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager was on form during the second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is dropping on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast share price continues to slide...

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Share Fallers

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price crashes 8% on $2.2bn charge and FY 2022 guidance

| James Mickleboro

This energy company's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price on watch after company's quarterly update

| Marc Sidarous

The company's cash position decreased by $8.5 million in the quarter

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Share Market News

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle share price is one to think about after a recent decline.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 end a solid week on a positive note?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price on watch after mixed Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This meal kit company's growth is slowing...

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Share Market News

Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slumps on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't a great day for Race Oncology shares. We take a look at what the pharmaceutical company announced

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price struggles amid NZ duopoly concerns

| Mitchell Lawler

Regulatory concerns weigh on the Woolworths share price on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Fortescue up, Airtasker climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, with Fortescue’s quarterly update capturing headlines.

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Share Market News

Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price continues its strong run, up 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are looking to end the week on a strong note.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price good value ahead of earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

Are this banking giant's shares good value?

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Financial Shares

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price rocketed 9% today

| Marc Sidarous

A 234% increase in revenue is seeing investors rush to the non-bank lender.

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price flying 14% higher on funding update

| Nikhil Gangaram

What was announced in the funding update?

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Share Market News

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price surges 10% on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

The lithium producer released its quarterly activites report today. We take a closer look

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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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Record Highs

The ASX 200's new record high is flimsier than you might think. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a closer look at what's behind the outstanding recent performance of the ASX 200.

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Share Fallers

Why AVZ Minerals, Imugene, Pointerra, & Resolute shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price leaps on 25% resource growth

| Zach Bristow

This comes after the quarterly results were released before market open.

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Broker Notes

These are the latest 3 ASX shares to be downgraded by brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market may be testing record highs but it isn't all good news for investors as brokers have just downgraded…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Tesoro (ASX:TSO) share price is flying 9% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the mining company entered a trading halt today before being reinstated. Here are the details

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Technology Shares

Why the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Betmakers share price is going for gold today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is surging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is shining brightly today...

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Airtasker, IRESS, & Regis shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing their decline this week...

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