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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

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price rallies after falling 3%

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company have bounced back after an early fall. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Oil Search rejects Santos merger proposal, Afterpay rolls out Money app

| James Mickleboro

At lunch on Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has bounced back strongly from its low. The benchmark index is currently…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is higher despite the sharp ASX 200 selloff

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay shares are off to a positive start this week, despite a sharp selloff for the broader market.

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) share price higher after beating expectations in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant had a strong year....

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy before looming economic slowdown: expert

| Tony Yoo

Post-pandemic recovery is going to take a step back, especially now lockdowns will kill off business and consumer activity. So…

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Share Market News

The Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price up after asset purchase

| Zach Bristow

Things are flowing well for the plumbing manufacturer and supplies company today.

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower after Oil Search rejects merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Santos is wanting to merge with Oil Search...

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Share Gainers

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price up 3% after announcing plans to enter Arizona

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the sports betting company are making a comeback after it revealed plans to tackle the Arizona market

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The horticultural company is expanding its portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here's why Incannex (ASX:IHL) shares are in a trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pharmaceutical up-and-comer has requested trading in its shares be placed on hold.

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises despite UK acquisition collapse

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's UK acquisition won't be going ahead as hoped...

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Record Highs

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is near an all-time high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Why do investors want a piece of the Aussie pizza franchise in 2021?

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

Sales of home office equipment took off in the wake of COVID lockdowns.

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Share Market News

What happened on the US stock market overnight and how could it impact ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a great start to the week on Wall Street...

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price outperforms following digital wallet launch

| Kerry Sun

Woolworths shares held up amidst broad selling across the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in focus after strong FY 2021 performance

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch closely today. This follows the release of the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price in focus after revealing takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search has caught the attention of an unnamed company...

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after announcing $1.5bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

ANZ isn't letting recent COVID-19 outbreaks stop it from returning funds to shareholders...

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Technology Shares

2 top ASX tech shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster and FINEOS are two ASX tech shares that brokers like.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following asset sale update

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is selling off an asset...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Telstra falls, Altium declines

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra, Altium and Nick Scali were all in the news for potential acquisitions.

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Share Market News

How big will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend be over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to pay big dividends to investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 7% over the week, will Bitcoin find a floor at US$30,000?

| Bernd Struben

Forecasting crypto prices is far from science. But that doesn't keep the crypto pundits from trying.

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Share Market News

Rarex share price leaps 21% intraday on resource upgrade

| Zach Bristow

A good day for the rare earths exploration company on the back of positive news...

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Capital Raising

Aeon Metals (ASX:AML) share price drops 11% on placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is seeking to strengthen its balance sheet.

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Share Gainers

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price has soared 24% in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why the Aussie winemaker's shares are on the charge in 2021...

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Resources Shares

What these 5 outperforming ASX shares have in common

| Bernd Struben

Used in everything from smartphones to fighter jets to wind turbines, nations are seeking to secure their rare earth element…

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Broker Notes

Top broker still thinks the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

Times may be hard for this airline but one broker sees a lot of value in its shares...

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Record Highs

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The conglomerate reached a new high of $59.68 during today's trading session.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Here's why the Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) share price is down 5% in the last week

| Zach Bristow

More woes for ASX-listed travel companies...

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Evolution, Oil Search, & SEEK shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Monday....

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Share Market News

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price bounces off 10-month lows, up 3% today

| Kerry Sun

July has not been kind to Polynovo shareholders.

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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

These ASX 200 healthcare shares are holding up in today's sea of red

| Kerry Sun

With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the healthcare sector is home to some of the best performing ASX 200 shares…

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Financial Shares

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price up 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares rising today?

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price slides on shock leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX energy behemoth is starting the week on a disappointing note.

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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 highly...

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Share Market News

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price bounces back after responding to media speculation

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for this tech share...

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