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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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Cannabis Shares

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is on fire today

| Bernd Struben

The Creso Pharma share price is rocketing higher, up 10% in late morning trade. We look at the latest from…

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Energy Shares

Why the Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price is sliding

| Bernd Struben

The Meridian Energy share price is sliding in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX energy share's latest…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price is jumping 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price is rising on the back of news the immuno-oncology company has entered a…

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Share Market News

Exec jailed for ASX share market manipulation

| Tony Yoo

ASX company exec found guilty of buying up shares to keep the stock artificially inflated above the IPO price.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price is soaring 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is on the run following the company’s strategic update to FY22. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Gainers

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is rising today

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing its exit from the Kitimat LNG…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price frozen today?

| Kerry Sun

The Laybuy Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price won't be going anywhere on Tuesday as the company undergoes a…

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Share Fallers

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price crashes 10% on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure on Tuesday after downgrading its guidance for FY 2021...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is rising this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on the move today after the company announced it has inked…

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price in focus with carbon neutrality pledge

| Brooke Cooper

The Newcrest Mining Ltd share price could be in focus this morning with news the company has vowed to go…

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Technology Shares

Why the ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) share price will be one to watch closely on Tuesday morning following a positive…

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Growth Shares

3 explosive shares that defy PE ratios

| Tony Yoo

This fundie reckons a trio of stocks are ready to become the next Google and Amazon. Is sitting on the…

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Bank Shares

Top broker names NAB (ASX:NAB) shares as the best in the banking sector

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker has named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) as the bank share to buy right now. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is in the spotlight today as CEO Matt Comyn addresses the Amazon Web Services Online…

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Broker Notes

Expert names ASX share set to boom from global chip shortage

| Tony Yoo

A worldwide semiconductor supply disruption is causing havoc. But one ASX share is set to take advantage, says expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Nuix drops, Elders falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today, though Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) both fell on news.

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Share Market News

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price is flying 8% higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Earlypay (ASX: EPY) share price closed 8.6% higher today as the company released record figures in a trading update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price tanks 9% on impending lawsuit

| Marc Sidarous

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is in the red after news emerged the gym operator could soon…

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Broker Notes

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price hit by broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price was out of form on Monday after being downgraded by a leading broker. Here's…

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold mining shares that shone today

| Brooke Cooper

Today has been great for ASX 200 gold miners. Gold is at its highest price since February and these 3…

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down almost 25% this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has erased some serious gains over the past monht. We take a…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price sank 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price was out of form and sank 5% on Monday. Here's why its shares…

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Bank Shares

Is there more upside to the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price following recent results?

| Kerry Sun

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have set another record high today. Where does Macquarie think the CBA share…

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Share Market News

What inflation wary ASX investors need to know about TIPS

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are waking up to the possibility that maybe inflation won't remain humbly muted for as long as the…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are flying high…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price just hit its lowest level ever

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price hit it lowest point ever today, after media articles questioned the company and…

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Real Estate Shares

HomeCo (ASX:HMC) share price rises on latest acquisitions

| Marc Sidarous

The Home Consortium Ltd (ASX: HMC) (HomeCo) share price is edging higher after it announced $133 million worth of property…

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Incitec Pivot, Infinity Lithium, & Nuix shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday...

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Retail Shares

Two ASX 200 retail shares tipped as Federal budget winners

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares stand to be among the big beneficiaries of the Federal budget's tax cuts. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming higher on Monday. Here's why the lithium explorer's shares are up…

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price edges higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price is up 1.5% in afternoon trade after the company announced a positive update on…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Telstra Corporation Ltd( ASX: TLS) share price falling today when the ASX 200 is rising? nbn troubles…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Aristocrat Leisure, BWX, & Xero shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

What has been happening with ASX copper shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s been an interesting year for the copper price, which broke its all-time record last week. We take a look…

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Share Gainers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts on acquisition rejection

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is gaining on news the company has rejected Blackstone Group Inc's (NYSE:…

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Share Gainers

The latest ASX shares that top brokers have upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares have kicked off to a positive start for the week but two stand out after brokers upgraded them…

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Share Fallers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is crashing 67% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) share price has lost two-thirds of its value on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these 3 experts aren't worried about the tumbling Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and more than 30% from its record…

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