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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

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks turned a $10K investment into more than $60,000 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

These fast-rising ASX 200 stocks could be on their way to 10-bagger status.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Helia, Qantas, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Dexus, James Hardie, and Magellan shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Aussie Broadband shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Aussie Broadband shares are up more than 100% in five years.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Domino's share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent Domino’s shares tumbling more than 17% today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is taking off this morning.

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Broker Notes

After soaring 36% this year, does Macquarie forecast more upside for Brickworks shares?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks released a trading update earlier in the week prompting Macquarie to revise its price target.

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Broker Notes

Guess which surging ASX All Ords stock just earned an upgrade from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock in FY 2026.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were delivered by these shares last month. But why?

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector of the ASX 200 delivered a near 25% gain over 12 months.

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Share Fallers

These 5 ASX All Ords shares were the biggest fallers of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These are the ASX All Ords stocks you didn't want to own in FY25...

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Best Shares

Here are the 5 best ASX All Ords shares of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the top 5 ASX All Ords stocks for share price growth in FY25.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index on hump day.

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Share Market News

Will the second half of 2025 be as volatile as the first half?

| Kevin Gandiya

The first half of 2025 was nothing short of eventful. What will the second half bring?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tantalising day for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

15 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status for the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration for the new financial year?

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping these shares as buys.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. Australia's metro and regional real estate markets.

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, HMC Capital, Mineral Resources, and NIB shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Medibank, Orthocell, and Santana Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

ASX All Ords gold share jumps 28% in 7 days – but fundie says don't hold on

| Bronwyn Allen

Niv Dagan of Peak Asset Management has a sell rating on this ASX All Ords gold stock.

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Broker Notes

'Better opportunities elsewhere': Fundie names 2 ASX 200 stocks to sell now

| Bronwyn Allen

Arthur Garipoli of Seneca Financial Solutions says these two stocks have substantial headwinds.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is making a key acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage of Aussie Broadband shares; forecasts 30% upside

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie thinks this telco is likely to beat the market in FY26.

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Share Market News

How much upside does Macquarie forecast for Santos shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Macquarie are saying about the energy giant.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares destroyed the wealth of their shareholders in the last financial year.

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Share Market News

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Liontown resources shares?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what the broker had to say about this materials company. 

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 stocks that outperformed CBA in FY25

| Kevin Gandiya

Are you familiar with these companies?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares delivered the good for investors over the last financial year. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the share market start the month in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week for the ASX 200 this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares can rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these shares.

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Broker Notes

What's Macquarie's price target for Origin Energy shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Origin be primed for a turnaround?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

Good news for Aussie super funds: US to abandon 'revenge tax'

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian investors might dodge this tax bullet after all.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Newmont, and Virgin Australia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Bank Shares

Which is the only ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie expects to outperform in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a tough year ahead for the ASX 200 banks, with only one expected to outperform.

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, NIB, Superloop, and Titomic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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