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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

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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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is in the green today

| Kerry Sun

After three consecutive down days this week, Afterpay is finally green on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Why is PointsBet (ASX:PBH) raising $400 million?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company is raising $400 million from investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Oneview (ASX:ONE) share price is climbing today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The healthcare company has released its quarterly report. Here are the details

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price is leaping 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is on fire today...

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Share Market News

Capital keeps flowing into ASX Biotech shares in 2021

| Zach Bristow

What is driving capital inflow into ASX biotech shares?

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Share Gainers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lifts on record production

| Kerry Sun

The mid-tier gold miner continues to kick goals, scoring record full-year production results

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Share Gainers

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price rockets 9% on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is experiencing an explosion in growth.

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is crashing 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a bad day...

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Share Market News

Should you buy Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares in July for the dividend yield?

| Zach Bristow

We take an in-depth look at the Mineral Resources dividend and one broker's forecast for FY21 and FY22.

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Technology Shares

Why the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price is falling today

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the artificial intelligence developer are dipping today. We take a closer look

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Record Highs

Has the record breaking Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price hit its peak?

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto share price surged on its record results and dividend, but is this as good as it gets…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 5% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are A2 Milk shares up 5% today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto charges higher, IRESS rockets, Macquarie update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very busy but positive day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) share price falls on profit decline

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how PayPal fared following its latest quarterly results...

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Share Market News

Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price remains in trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery cell producer has been in a trading halt since Tuesday.

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Capital Raising

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price rises on opening of Share Purchase Plan

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner is taking another step forward in its capital raising efforts.

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Share Gainers

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is surging 7% today

| Ken Hall

This comes after a strong production test update.

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price is up 5%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

An upbeat June quarterly result rallies the Airtasker share price from near-record lows.

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Broker Notes

3 intriguing ASX shares to buy before reporting season

| Tony Yoo

It's that crazy time of the year again. But before the madness starts, have a think about this trio.

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Share Gainers

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price rockets 16% on new takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

IRESS has received another takeover approach. Second time lucky?

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Record Highs

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rallies 3% to record high after quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

After trading sideways for 7 months, the Fortescue share price is breaking out to new highs.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower after Q1 and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank is warning that dividends could be lower in the future...

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Healthcare Shares

API share price (ASX:API) falls after rejecting Wesfarmers takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

API said no deal to Wesfarmers this morning.

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