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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin slammed as "least favourite asset for investment"

| Bernd Struben

The notorious volatility of cryptocurrencies is on display today, with most major cryptos spiralling sharply lower.

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price stormed 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech company going to outperform expectations in FY 2021?

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors till can;t seem to leave AMC shares alone...

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price among the ASX 200's top performers of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a closer look at Boral's growth this year.

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Share Market News

2 excellent ASX tech shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have large market opportunities to grow into in the future...

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Share Market News

BetMakers and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer is shining brightly today...

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Bank Shares

What's happening with CBA (ASX:CBA) shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Flush with more cash than they're required to hold, Australia's big 4 banks are back in the limelight.

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Broker Notes

Best ASX value buys for the commodities supercycle

| Brendon Lau

Those hunting for ASX share bargains that are leveraged to the commodities boom should be looking at this sector instead.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, ASX Ltd, Galaxy, & Imugene shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing day for these four ASX shares...

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Capital Raising

Why the Ora Banda (ASX:OBM) share price is sinking 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's share are continuing to fall this year...

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price has gained 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are up today, as is the number of people using its platform.

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Share Gainers

Why the MNF (ASX:MNF) share price is racing higher again today

| James Mickleboro

This technology company's shares are rising again on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company has doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why the gains may not be…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The battle for Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) shares isn't over yet!

| Bernd Struben

With institutional investors increasingly interested in agricultural assets, the competition for Vitalharvest is heating up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) share price wagging its tail on acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

Barking with joy following acquisition...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

While the world is focused on COVID, the search for better cancer treatments continues apace.

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Contact Energy, EML, & OM Holdings are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

The AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) old dog with green new tricks

| Mitchell Lawler

AGL Energy has green plans for Liddell power station...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Superloop (ASX:SLC) shares remain halted amid cap raise and acquisition

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares won't be going anywhere until tomorrow after it revealed a $100 million capital raising and telco acquisition.

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Capital Raising

Why the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price is frozen

| Aaron Teboneras

The self-storage operator announced some big news today...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) just made it a bit more expensive to buy a house with higher interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac is the latest bank to increase the interest rate for potential buyers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Tech shares rise, Ansell names new CEO

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the market on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending investors sell these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso (ASX:CPH) share price is racing 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis and psychedelics company’s shares are racing higher again...

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Share Market News

Macquarie and Nuix face ASIC investigation: report

| Tony Yoo

More bad news for the tech company, its major backer and shareholders as the corporate watchdog probes the IPO.

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Share Gainers

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 73% higher

| James Mickleboro

The first new treatment approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003 is giving this healthcare technology company a boost...

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Share Fallers

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price lower despite CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Here's who will be leading this health and safety products company through its next phase...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 39% higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium was in the spotlight on Monday after its shares rocketed 39% higher for the day...

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares that haunt fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Regrets I've had a few: professional investors reveal the stocks that humbled them, either because they held them or missed…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The online auto listings company is making progress on its expansion plans...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market on Tuesday?

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Communication Shares

Why the Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price surged 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the telecommunications company have jumped with its latest purchase.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) gives its employees paid time off to get COVID jabs

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is the latest ASX-listed company to incentivise getting vaccinated.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Altium soars, Skycity drops, NAB falls

| Tristan Harrison

Altium captured the news headlines today after receiving a takeover offer.

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Cryptocurrencies

These 2 cryptos are smashing Dogecoin's 7-day gains

| Bernd Struben

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in virtual circulation. We look at the top 2 performers of the past week.

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Resources Shares

Why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price climbed 10% today

| Brooke Cooper

The exploration company's shares hit an all-time high today.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price to keep on rising

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are outperforming Afterpay in 2021 and could continue doing so...

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52-Week Highs

ASX 200 shares making record all-time highs today

| Kerry Sun

Let's take a look at today's record breakers.

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Share Market News

Why the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price charged 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

It was a great start to the week for this growing tech company...

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