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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

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price breaks below $100

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has shed more than 25% in the last few weeks and broke below…

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Resources Shares

Why the Kinetiko (ASX:KKO) share price is surging 18%

| Marc Sidarous

The Kinetiko Energy Ltd (ASX: KKO) share price is rocketing as the company announces it has acquired 100% of a…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price falls as China suspends dialogue

| Marc Sidarous

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price has taken a hit in the market after China suspended all talks with…

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Appen, HUB24, & News Corp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is flying 16% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX: NOX) share price is storming more than 16% higher after the company released a promising update…

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Resources Shares

The Cannindah (ASX:CAE) share price is up 6% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Cannindah Resources Ltd (ASX: CAE) share price is flying high after news of the company's Piccadilly Gold Project was released.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum breaks new record highs as Bitcoin slips…which one to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is once again outperforming Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) today. We take a look at why investors are buying…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.45%: Macquarie full year results & REA Group Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Financial Shares

Here's why the QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price is zooming 28% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The QuickFee Ltd (ASX: QFE) share price has rocketed 28% today following a positive business update. We take a closer…

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this broker thinks the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are four reasons why the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be in the buy zone right…

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Resources Shares

Why the Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) share price is rocketing 10%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnetite Mines Ltd (ASX: MGT) share price is 10% higher in early morning trade. We take a closer look…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

The ABR (ASX:ABR) share price edges higher in early morning trade

| Aaron Teboneras

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) shares have edged higher in early morning trade after providing an update in regards…

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Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rises on latest results

| Brooke Cooper

The News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price is on the rise this morning following the release of the company's third…

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Share Fallers

Why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is crashing 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX:LIO) share price is crashing lower on Friday following the release of further details relating to…

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Share Gainers

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price higher on transformational acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price is climbing on Friday after announcing the near completion of its MLC acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price rises on solid Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of a third quarter update…

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Share Gainers

Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding on Friday after crashing 19% lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

REA (ASX:REA) share price on watch after third quarter results

| Kerry Sun

The REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price will be in focus this morning after the company released its quarterly…

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price: Is the disruptor becoming the disrupted?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) at risk of disruption? Yesterday's share price collapse points towards some concerns for the former…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price on watch after posting $3bn profit and 86% dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is in the spotlight as it unveiled an increase in both profit…

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Technology Shares

The Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is up 50% since the beginning of April

| Rhys Brock

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price has jumped 50% higher since the beginning of April. What are the reasons behind…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price will be one to watch closely on Friday morning. We take a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Nearmap plunges, Appen declines

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price plunged and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) declined.

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Share Market News

How BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) CEO Mark Watkin plans to deploy $18.9 million

| Bernd Struben

Three months after the BikeExchange IPO, the Motley Fool reached out to CEO Mark Watkin for his insights into the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price dropped 14% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) share price plummeted today following an institutional entitlement offer from the company.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price to storm 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price could be storming 20% higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Communication Shares

TPG (ASX:TPG) share price tumbles 6% as CFO resigns

| Brooke Cooper

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price is down as the company's CFO heads for the door barely a…

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Boom Logistics (ASX:BOL) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Boom Logistics Limited (ASX: BOL) share price is roaring 7% higher today following a new contract award. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Blue chip ASX 200 shares breaking out into 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is less than 1% away from record all-time highs. Here are 3 blue chip ASX 200 shares…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price heads lower on haemophilia B deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price lower today despite announcing plans to buy rights for novel late-stage gene therapy…

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Share Market News

Could insurance be the most underrated sector in the ASX 200?

| Kerry Sun

Tech, big banks and mining are often crowd-favourite ASX 200 shares. However, insurers have been quietly outperforming the market.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 21% today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has crashed 21% lower following the release of a presentation. Here's what you…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's moving the Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MBH) share price was up as much as 9% today before retreating. Click here…

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BNPL shares

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price a buy at $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy at $100? Afterpay is today trading below that price at…

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Appen, Flight Centre, & Nearmap shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four sinking lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges 10% on ColoSTAT results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is surging 10% today following the release of its ColoSTAT results. We…

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Technology Shares

Is the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price an obvious buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has been falling recently, is it an obvious buy? Broker Morgans has had its…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why…

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