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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

Is the Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price could be a bargain buy according to one leading broker. Here's what you need…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares with BIG dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

Some retail ASX shares are expected to pay very large dividend payouts to investors in FY21. One of those stocks…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Retail Shares

Retail sales rose 1.1% in April, but some ASX retail shares are selling off in May

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX retailers are giving back share price gains seen last month...and some aren't.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price ends lower amid continuing China trade woes

| Brooke Cooper

One of the mining giant's senior execs is warning of the risk to the Aussie economy of ongoing trade tensions…

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price lifted higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price ended the day firmly in the green after announcing an outcome…

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Share Gainers

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is set to mint a new rich lister

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cettire share price is set to mint a new young rich lister, after the company's shares surge to a…

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is dropping 4% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is down more than 4% following an underground incident. Here is what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Kogan sinks, EML soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price sank, but EML payments Ltd (ASX:EML)…

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Bank Shares

What happened with the Commonwealth Bank share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

With the Commonwealth Bank share price trading near record highs, we look at what moved shares in the week gone…

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price crashed 14% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price was well and truly out of form on Friday. Here's why it crashed to…

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF is trouncing the index today

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is edging into positive territory, paring earlier losses. But one ASX ETF is up far more on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are…

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Resources Shares

Encounter (ASX:ENR) share price rockets 30% on BHP copper joint-project

| Marc Sidarous

BHP will run the new project with Encounter maintaining a 25% stake.

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Broker Notes

Here's 1 stock this fundie prefers over Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The Allan Gray Investment Forum held in Brisbane on Wednesday gave an alternative to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)…

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Healthcare Shares

2 quality ASX healthcare shares this leading broker rates highly

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX healthcare share are highly rated and could be in the buy zone now...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has halved from its all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The e-tailer was a major beneficiary of the pandemic but has fallen from grace in recent times.

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Share Gainers

3 top-performing ASX shares this week

| Kerry Sun

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) are among some of the best performing ASX shares this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price is frozen. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The beaten down food company's shares are halted pending further news regarding a capital raising.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Kogan, Nufarm, & Red 5 shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group share price is rising during early afternoon trade after announcing the issuance of Eurobonds. Here are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is up 10% this week

| Kerry Sun

A resurgence in buy now, pay later shares and a tech index comeback could be helping the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors be fearful of greed in the face of inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are turning their attention to the potential risks and rewards as rising inflation fears present some opportunities.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price among the worst performers and sinking a disappointing 6% lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price leads the ASX 200 banks this week

| Brooke Cooper

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price gained 2% this week, ahead of the other…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinks 12% on profit downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are hitting the sell button on the e-commerce giant's shares following today's business update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is recovering strongly today from its 52-week low after receiving some…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) slammed for enabling identity theft

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest telco just can't get a handle on mobile phone number porting and how scammers can hijack the process.

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Cryptocurrencies

Billion dollar losses expose dangers of leveraged Bitcoin investing

| Bernd Struben

The 30% Bitcoin price crash this week saw many crypto investors lose money. But those who took leveraged bets really…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Oceania (ASX: OCA) share price has slipped 1.5% this morning. We look at the latest results from the aged…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, EML Payments, Webjet, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why ASX gold miner Red 5's (ASX:RED) share price is tumbling 10% lower

| Bernd Struben

The Red 5 share price is falling hard. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest production guidance…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.25%: Kogan sinks, EML & A2 Milk jump

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Technology Shares

The week that's been for the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price has been on a rollercoaster this week after intensive media reporting. Let's take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers pick these 3 underperforming ASX shares as their latest buy idea

| Brendon Lau

Value investors will increasingly need to look at the ASX dogs of FY21 to find bargains for the new financial…

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Share Market News

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price higher on ACCC update

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher today after an update out of the ACCC...

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