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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 0.9%: Boral rejects takeover offer, Afterpay & PointsBet sink

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price falls despite government letter

| Brooke Cooper

The Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) share price is lower today despite the Australian Government reaffirming its support of the Eneabba…

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Real Estate Shares

APN Property (ASX:APD) share price rockets 48% on Dexus takeover

| Marc Sidarous

The APN Property (ASX: APD) share price is rocketing after the company advised it's received a takeover offer from DEXUS…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lower despite 86 400 acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is lower on Tuesday despite providing an update on its 86 400…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slump: will ASX tech shares face selling pressure today?

| Kerry Sun

Could the US Nasdaq slump overnight place the already underperforming ASX 200 tech shares under more selling pressure?

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Financial Shares

Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price slips on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price is backtracking today after an update on its equity raise. Let's take…

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Resources Shares

The Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price is rocketing 11% this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura (ASX: ARU) share price is up 11% in early trade after the company unveiled its Nolans Project's feasibility…

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Share Gainers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price higher on PFD acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is on the move on Tuesday following an update on its proposed acquisition…

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lower despite joint venture news

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing joint venture plans with Calix…

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) 'on track' to meet ambitious 5G targets

| Lucas Radbourne

Telstra (ASX: TLS) advised yesterday that it is well on track to cover 75% of Australians with its 5G network…

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Broker Notes

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price cheap? Here's what brokers think

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 70% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price in focus as it rejects Seven Group (ASX:SVW) takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price will be in the spotlight after it gave the takeover bid from Seven…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) share price is on watch

| Aaron Teboneras

The MotorCycle Holdings (ASX: MTO) share price will be one to watch this morning after the company provided a business…

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Share Market News

How will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price react when US rival delivers trading results overnight?

| Kerry Sun

Will Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) and the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share prices be impacted by the earnings results of…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

What happened to the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) share price went up then down today as the company announced a government agreement in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps, A2 Milk sinks, Crown rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped today. However, the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell after another bad…

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Financial Shares

The Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price slides despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price slipped 2.4% today following an update on its strategic alliance with Clearview Wealth.

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Share Market News

How the Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price outshone its lithium peers today

| Kerry Sun

The Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price soared 10% today, leading ASX lithium shares after the miner announced exceptional drilling results.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price underperformed today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price underperformed the rest of the big four today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is tumbling 9% today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price tumbled 9% to a record low this morning. Here's why its shares are under…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, American Pacific Borate, Appen, & Incitec Pivot are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Monday. Here's…

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Resources Shares

All time high! Here's how much ASX investors have made on BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) has today made another new all-time high. Here's how much investors have made from BHP…

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Share Market News

Why is the Artemis Resources (ASX:ARV) share price in limbo today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX: ARV) share price is in the deep freeze today after the miner announced a share…

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Broker Notes

Is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price in the buy zone after its FY21 results?

| Kerry Sun

Big brokers are divided on where the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is going next. Here's the rundown.

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Share Gainers

The ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is flying on news of debt refinancing

| Brooke Cooper

The ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) share price has gained 4.1% today following news it has refinanced its debt facilities. Let's…

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits record high. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price is trading at a new 52-week high following a big tech partnership. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Fortescue, Nearmap, & Tyro shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging notably higher today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Paragon (ASX:PGC) share price has surged 19% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) share price is soaring today following updates of the company's debt financing and third…

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Share Fallers

Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price is crashing 12% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Digital Wine Ventures Ltd (ASX: DW8) share price is down 12% after its latest update. Click here to see…

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Share Market News

Facebook to invest $15 million into regional Australian news media

| Brooke Cooper

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is investing $15 million into Australia's regional news media in its latest round of grant funding.

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing lower again on Monday. Here's why its shares are now down 65%…

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Share Market News

The Tyro (ASX: TYR) share price jumps 5% on 2 positive updates

| Kerry Sun

The Tyro Payments (ASX: TYR) share price has jumped 5% after the company announced a positive COVID-19 update and a…

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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on the REA (ASX:REA) share price after third quarter results

| Kerry Sun

Why big brokers think the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price could go higher or lower after its third quarter…

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Share Market News

Why is the Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

The Pendal share price is frozen today at the company's request. We look at the Pendal's latest acquisition announcement.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is rebounding strongly on Monday. Here's why its shares are jumping 7% this afternoon...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: A2 Milk crashes, Crown-Star $12bn merger, Woolworths update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Industrials Shares

Centuria Industrial (ASX:CIP) share price falls despite lease extension

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Industrial (ASX: CIP) share price is edging lower in morning trade despite doubling a leasing agreement with Woolworths.

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