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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, EML plunges, Appen soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price plunged, whilst Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) jumped.

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International Stock News

Should ASX iron ore producers worry as China plans to up its own production?

| Brooke Cooper

Is China planning to leave ASX iron ore producers in its dust by mining the mineral domestically? Let's take a…

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Technology Shares

Why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is nearing its multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN) share price is close to breaking its multi-year high today following a positive…

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares withstood today's selloff?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares like Afterpay (ASX: APT) and Appen (ASX: APX) held up well today despite the broader market…

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Share Market News

These iron ore miners are outperforming the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices well above US$200 per tonne, here are 3 iron ore miners outperforming the BHP (ASX: BHP)…

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Materials Shares

Why the Titomic (ASX:TTT) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Titomic Ltd (ASX: TTT) share price is shooting 10% higher today following a change in its leadershipe team. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Is the worst over for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it onwards and upwards from here for the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price after a difficult 12 months? Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) share price on fire today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is on fire today, up more than 6%. Why is this company…

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Materials Shares

Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price freefalls 20% despite update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is in freefall today, down 20% despite announcing exciting gold results. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price to race 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price could race 20% higher from here over the next 12 months according to one top broker...

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Share Market News

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are some S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that have very high dividend yields and could be worth a look…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is cratering today

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is cratering on Wednesday after shock news out of its Ireland business. Here's…

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price sinks 7% on West Erregulla update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is plummeting 7% today after providing investors an update on its West…

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Share Fallers

AGL share price hits lowest level since 2004 as dividend tops 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit a new multi-year low under $8 a share. With…

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Share Market News

The Island Pharma (ASX:ILA) share price lifts on key US patent milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: ILA) share price opened 14% higher today after achieving a key patent for its lead…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff. Here's why its shares are…

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Resources Shares

The BPM Minerals (ASX:BPM) share price is up 145% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BPM Minerals Ltd (ASX: BPM) share price is rocketing on news of an acquisition, placement, and 3 new projects…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price backtracks despite renewed optimism

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is wobbling today despite picking up steam over the past few months. We…

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Resources Shares

European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price jumps 20% on lithium update

| Marc Sidarous

The European Metals Holdings Ltd (ASX: EMH) share price is flying today after a huge lithium announcement by the company.…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, EML Payments, Laybuy, & St Barbara are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is crushing it today

| Mitchell Lawler

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is flying higher today after the company presented data for its…

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Financial Shares

Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price on the rise after positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise after the company provided a positve update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, ELMO, Nuix, & Paradigm shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff..

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price up 6% despite fresh claims of bad business

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is climbing today, despite claims in the press of a gap in the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.7%: Appen jumps 12%, EML Payments crashed 37%

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASIC fines broker Macquarie (ASX:MQG) $126,000

| Brooke Cooper

The cash brokering entity of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited, has been fined $126,000. Here's why.

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Share Market News

What's with the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The Helloworld (ASX: HLO) share price is flat despite a government contract extension and a positive corporate travel update.

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Share Fallers

Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is tumbling 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price is tumbling notably lower on Wednesday after returning from its trading halt. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price jumps 8% on Klarna partnership

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cettire Ltd (ASX: CTT) share price is climbing today following a new partnership agreement. We take a closer look…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Infratil share price is slipping amid a wider market selloff. We look at the infrastructure investment company's results.

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Share Fallers

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is crashing 52% lower

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price has lost over half of its value on Wednesday morning. Here's why its…

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price lower after FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is on the move today after the release of its FY 2021 results. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price is in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price will be one to watch today after the company announced a major…

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price on watch with restructuring

| Tristan Harrison

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is going to be on watch today after revealing an organisation restructuring.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price down 13% this year?

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong financial results, the Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price has continued to slide lower this year.

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Gold

ASX gold shares on watch as gold soars to 3-month high

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have enjoyed a rally this week as gold prices bounce back to 3-month highs. What's driving the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price now cheap to ignore at around $5? Some brokers think so,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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