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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 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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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price unfazed amid questions over climate conflict

| Brooke Cooper

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is the green today despite talk the group's climate policy may not…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks 9% on update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Friday after releasing an announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Resources Shares

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is edging higher duing morning trade following a change in mangement. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its third quarter…

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Broker Notes

Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone after its acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone following its acquisition announcement this week? Here's what this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is in focus again following news the company could potentially open its…

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Broker Notes

Is the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price a buy after its contract win?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is up 17% since the start of the year. Can it keep on…

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is sinking 11% today following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Economy

ASX 200 sinks alongside largest US inflation rise in 12 years

| Marc Sidarous

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is 0.72% lower and back under 7,000 points after a US inflation rate rise…

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Share Market News

How the Federal Budget will impact the ASX

| Bernd Struben

AMP Capital's head of investment strategy reveals the risks and opportunities the Federal Budget presents for ASX investors.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides despite key UK appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price sank lower today despite the company's update regarding its new UK GM…

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Share Fallers

Has the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price finally found a bottom?

| Sebastian Bowen

In the last 12 months, investors may have lost big on A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares -- but…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls below 7,000, Xero sinks, Afterpay falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by almost 1% today, dropping below 7,000 points. The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price sank…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments (ASX:EML) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Technology Shares

Why the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price surged 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price shot nearly 8% higher today following the release of a positive update.…

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BNPL shares

What's driving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price to 8-month lows?

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price slips another 6% to an 8-month low. What's driving the Afterpay share price…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price to smash the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has been tipped to smash the market in 2021. Here's what this broker…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price selloff could be an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons why the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price could actually be an opportunity for brave…

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Share Market News

Five essential lessons for ASX investors from the year gone by

| Bernd Struben

AMP Capital's chief economist offers 5 essential lessons ASX investors should learn from the pandemic-impacted year gone by.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is surging 8% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immuron Ltd (ASX: IMC) share price is surging 8% today after providing an update on its drug candidate, IMM124E.…

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Share Market News

Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price surges on major revenue deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price has surged today after the company released a positive customer update.

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is collapsing 29%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is tanking an astonishing 29% after the company's latest update. Read here…

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Financial Shares

Why the Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harmoney (ASX: HMY) share price is up 10.7% today following the release of a business update. Here's what the…

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Share Fallers

Why American Pacific Borates, NAB, Perenti, & Xero are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why AMP Capital's chief economist is optimistic on the Federal Budget

| Bernd Struben

Now the dust has settled, there's a little something in the Federal Budget for everyone. We look at AMP Capital's…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price wobbles on news of a completed acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price is see-sawing on news the company has completed its acquisition of Domo Tactical…

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, Pro Medicus, Redcape, & Treasury Wine are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why it might be time to give the TPG (ASX:TPG) and Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a second look

| Kerry Sun

A small boost to funding of mobile networks could help the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) and Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Fallers

Is the 11% drop in the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is sinking 11% today following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) crashing today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) selling off so dramatically today? Once again, it appears to…

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Real Estate Shares

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price in flux after annual general meeting

| Marc Sidarous

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is up and down today after the company's chair and CEO addressed shareholders…

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Share Market News

The Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price is flying 5% higher today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redcape (ASX: RDC) share price is surging today after the company announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Xero sinks, Telstra hit with $50m fine

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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