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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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Broker Notes

The ASX shares most impacted by Australia's job squeeze

| Brendon Lau

The ASX shares of this company that is most affected by the skills shortage just got downgraded by JPMorgan.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Qantas, & Talga shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Nuix (ASX:NXL) shares continue to tumble on financial, legal concerns

| Rhys Brock

Here are the reasons Nuix shares have continued to be sold off.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX biotech shares are all up at least 120% in a year

| Zach Bristow

These 3 biotech shares have gone gangbusters across the past 12 months.

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking today

| Kerry Sun

Amid fresh travel restrictions, Qantas shares are back down to November 2020 levels.

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Share Gainers

Why the RedHill Education (ASX:RDH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been rocketing higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles nearly 7%

| Nikhil Gangaram

It hasn't been a good morning for the BNPL giant

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Retail Shares

The Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price is up 6%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The car dealer's share price is revving higher on increased earnings and a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Atomo, Metcash, Temple & Webster, & Woolworths are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hydrix (ASX: HYD) share price is shooting 70% higher

| Bernd Struben

Detecting potential heart attacks early on can be a lifesaver.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price has gained 20% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite that, investors will still be vary after a disappointing first half in 2021.

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Share Market News

Perpetual Ltd (ASX:PPT) share price sets new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Shares for the Australian financial services player build on previous gains to set a new 52-week high in this morning's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Yojee (ASX:YOJ) share price is up 31% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The software company's shares are on fire today, and here's why...

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Share Gainers

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price jumped 10% this morning

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares received a temporary boost this morning. Let's take a look at what could have fueled the rally.

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster share price surges with other ASX COVID winners

| Brendon Lau

Temple & Webster Group isn't the only ASX share that is taking off today as most states impose COVID-19 lockdowns…

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price slips despite new partnership

| Kerry Sun

A partnership to enter the Middle East markets fails to inspire shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price dips following vehicle finance sale

| Zach Bristow

The banking giant just offloaded its auto finance business.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Metcash results, Costa returns, travel shares sink

| James Mickleboro

A lot has been happening on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) shares are up almost 50% since their IPO

| Rhys Brock

There are several key drivers behind the massive rise.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price is crashing 42% lower

| Bernd Struben

Some disappointing news from the FDA is sending investors running for the hills.

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Share Market News

What's moving the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the medical technology company are wobbling following a new product announcement this morning.

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Share Market News

Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price rockets 59% on COVID-19 test update

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is starting the week with a bang...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price lifts following acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

Nitro does some signing of its own with its latest acquisition...

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Share Market News

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price charges higher after reporting FY 2021 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Metcash has handed in its full year results this morning...

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Capital Raising

Why the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price is down 4% today

| James Mickleboro

This horticulture company has raised funds to make a key acquisition...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares ready to go off this year: experts

| Tony Yoo

The Australian stock market is at all-time highs, so are there any bargains left? Four experts have 3 tips for…

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Transport Shares

'Cracking buy': Experts pick 2 enticing ASX transport shares

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are trading at a discount due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. But 3 fund managers reckon a comeback…

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Share Gainers

This under-the-radar ASX tech share has gained 65% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

The company's shares have had a stellar 12 months. Let's take a look at some of the drivers behind these…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Share market breaks 5 week winning streak

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are some blue chip options for income investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy start to the week...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be in the buy zone according to brokers...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Corporate Travel Management is one of the ASX shares that many brokers like.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It was a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Charter Hall up, Boral jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 ended a losing streak, with an increased offer for Boral.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

This crypto blew away Bitcoin's 5% gains today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto currencies are highly volatile. They can rocket higher or plummet lower in a matter of hours.

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Technology Shares

Up 53% in 12 months: Can the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price go even higher?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flying share soar even higher?

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