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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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Technology Shares

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is in a trading halt amid significant regulatory concerns by the Central Bank…

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Capital Raising

Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price down 7% after raising $428 million

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is on the move on Monday after returning from a trading halt. Here's what you need to…

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Materials Shares

Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price sinks 5% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is under pressure on Monday after falling short of expectations with its first…

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Share Market News

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price jumps 9% on profit update

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is charging higher on Monday following the release of a trading update...

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Technology Shares

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price is 75% lower than its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has plunged this year. But why have shares in the former ASX darling…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the BWX (ASX:BWX) share price is on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) share price will be on watch following following an acquisition announcement. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

US market bounces back, ASX 200 tech shares on watch

| Kerry Sun

The tech-heavy Nasdaq rebounded 2.32% on Friday. This could put ASX 200 tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is up 22% this year

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite recent market volatility, the Domino’s (ASX: DMP) share price has remained resilient and is currently trading near all-time highs.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: After record high, ASX dips on inflation fears

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Why is the SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The SkyCity (ASX: SKC) share price closed slightly lower today after the company revised the details around its bond offer.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds, Treasury rises, Xero falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rebounded back above 7,000 points today. However, the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price kept falling.

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Gold

Could it be time to give ASX gold shares another chance?

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have struggled this year with a volatile gold spot price. Morgans highlights three small-cap gold miners worth…

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Bank Shares

What drove the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price bucked the wider trend this week, posting strong gains evens as the ASX 200 fell.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Moelis (ASX:MOE) share price has lifted today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) share price is rising today after the company released an investor presentation and operational…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price rises as merger edges closer

| Marc Sidarous

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price was on the rise today as the company's takeover of Primewest comes…

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Share Fallers

Why is the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price plummeting today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price has plunged 11% to become today's worst performer on the S&P/ASX200 Index.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price lifts amid sell-off push

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX: CWN) share price is on the rise after it was revealed a major shareholder is pushing…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is outperforming the ASX 200 handsomely today. Here's how it is…

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price has outperformed the big four

| Brooke Cooper

Since this time last year, the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price has performed better than those…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, GrainCorp, Pilbara Minerals, & Xero shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Technology Shares

Has COVID-19 killed the ASX WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happened to the high-growth WAAAX shares like Appen? 2021 seems to have killed them dead, at least in terms…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is storming 11% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is trading 11% higher today following a positive announcement. Here's what the company…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has made a new all-time high today. Here's why CBA has…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price to more than double

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen 30% over the last month. Don't worry, one broker thinks it…

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Share Market News

Broker says this BNPL share could be better than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM) could be a better pick than the market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT).…

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Broker Notes

Up 5%, Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price continues its climb

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price continues to push higher after yesterday's investor presentation. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

What resurgent inflation really means for your ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is riding high on ASX investors' radars. And for good reason. We look at what rising inflation means for…

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Share Gainers

Why Humm, Moelis, Orica, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher today...

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Resources Shares

Strike (ASX:STX) share price lifts after 2030 net-zero pledge

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is up 2.7% after the company pledged to become a net-zero carbon…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price is surging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is on the move today following two early morning announcements. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Xero continues to slide, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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