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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

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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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Nuix jumps, James Hardie drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went higher today. The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price rose after giving a presentation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price slips on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX: AGI) share price backtracked today after the company provided a business update. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) was one of the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week. Here are some…

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Share Market News

Learning to love share price falls

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you're going to be buying shares it might just pay to cast this volatility in a different light.

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Share Market News

The Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price is up 4% and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is up 4% on Tuesday but has been tipped to keep on climbing…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths and Coles sign ANZPAC plastic pact

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 supermarket giants Woolworths Group (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group (ASX: COL) have signed a pact to lessen their…

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is sliding 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX: CAP) share price is slipping 9% today after providing an update on its joint venture…

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Materials Shares

Helix (ASX:HLX) share price explodes 41%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helix Resources Ltd (ASX: HLX) share price is rocketing 41% today following the company's update on its recent capital…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is rocketing 14% today

| Bernd Struben

The Silver Mines share price is rocketing, up 14% in afternoon trading. We look at the latest drilling update from…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares have been rated as strong by brokers. One of the popular stocks is gold mine Newcrest…

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Broker Notes

Is the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a bargain or value trap?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price hit a multi-year low on Tuesday. Does this make it a bargain…

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Resources Shares

Up 20% today, what's with the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Podium Minerals (ASX: POD) share price is rocketing again today, leaving market watchers scratching their heads.

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Share Market News

Why these ASX lithium shares are down for a 5th straight session?

| Kerry Sun

Why are ASX lithium shares, Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY), Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) and Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) selling off?

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Industrials Shares

Why the PPK Group (ASX:PPK) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The PPK Group share price jumped almost 16% in morning trade to hit a new record.

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Share Market News

Why ELMO, James Hardie, Redbubble, & St Barbara are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four tumbling lower today...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Cryptocurrencies

If Bitcoin investing isn't risky enough for you, try this

| Bernd Struben

If Bitcoin investing isn't risky enough for you then maybe you want to try to squeeze some yield out of…

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Resources Shares

Here's why Latitude Consolidated (ASX:LCD) shares are up 32% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Latitude Consolidated Ltd (ASX: LCD) share price is on fire today, rising more than 32% to a new all-time…

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Share Fallers

Here's why Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) shares are falling 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price is one of the most traded ASX shares today, dropping more than…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is climbing today following a postiive update from the company. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Creso Pharma, Nuix, & Resolute are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price gains 12% on signals of accountability

| Mitchell Lawler

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is flying higher following the company's CEO addressing issues and concerns during its…

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Charter Hall REIT (ASX:CLW) share price is frozen

| Bernd Struben

The Charter Hall REIT share price is in a trading halt this morning. We look at the company's latest acquisitions…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.6%: James Hardie Q4 update, St Barbara sinks, Nuix jumps

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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