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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 the Jindalee Resources (ASX:JRL) share price is rocketing 55% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jindalee Resources Limited (ASX:JRL) share price is ending the week strongly after an update on its lithium project in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is on the move on Friday after providing an update on its US…

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Share Market News

Why the Family Zone (ASX:FZO) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Family Zone Cyber Safety Ltd (ASX: FZO) share price will be on watch following the release of its quarterly…

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Capital Raising

Why the Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) share price is on watch after deferring a planned capital raise due to…

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Healthcare Shares

6 reasons CSL (ASX:CSL) shares are struggling

| Tony Yoo

In just 25 years on the ASX, CSL grew to become Australia's biggest company. But it's all gone pear-shaped in…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price to zoom 35% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Hipages Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:HPG) share price has been tipped to rocket higher from here over the next 12…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs 1%, Westpac rises, Western Areas jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up around 1% today. The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price grew 1% despite…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX dividend shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are rated as great income buys by brokers, including rail business Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ).

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Share Market News

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price lifts after lithium update

| Marc Sidarous

The Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) share price rose today as the company gave an update on one of its…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin's price is down 8% from February's highs. Is it time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

With the Bitcoin price down 8% from February's highs is it time to buy the dip? We look at the…

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Share Market News

Archer (ASX:AXE) share price retreats despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Archer Materials Ltd (ASX: AXE) share price has retreated in late-afternoon despite announcing a positive update. Here's the details.

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52-Week Highs

3 reasons the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has just hit a 52-week high. Here's why the banking giant's shares are…

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Share Gainers

The Tietto Minerals (ASX:TIE) share price is up 8% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Tietto Minerals Ltd (ASX: TIE) share price is up 10% today after Tietto announced its Project has up to…

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Share Market News

Why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 12%

| Kerry Sun

Could news from yesterday be pushing the Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price 15% higher on Thursday?

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Share Market News

What's with the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is trading lower today after the company’s latest presentation to investors.

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Share Market News

iCollege (ASX:ICT) share price explodes 15% on quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCollege Ltd (ASX: ICT) share price is exploding 15% higher following the release of its quarterly update. Here are…

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Share Market News

How the property boom is affecting the Garda (ASX:GDF) share price

| Lucas Radbourne

The Garda (ASX: GDF) share price is rising today after the company released its third-quarter FY21 market update.

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Growth Shares

Why the EML (ASX:EML) share price keeps getting more attractive

| Tristan Harrison

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is getting even more attractive. It could be one to keep an eye…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker names 3 of its best ASX share ideas for April

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares are among this leading broker's best ideas for April...

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⏸️ Investing

The Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price is back near all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is trading near all-time highs. After getting smashed last year, shares in…

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Share Market News

Why the REA (ASX:REA) share price is surging in April

| Kerry Sun

The REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price is up more than 8% in April. Could surging house prices and…

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Share Market News

Saxo reveals its Australian clients' top 5 most popular shares

| Bernd Struben

Australian investors aren't just looking at ASX shares for big gains. Saxo Bank reveals the 5 most popular shares amongst…

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Brickworks, Greenland Minerals, & Resolute are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Greenland Minerals Ltd (ASX:GGG) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here's why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The QEM Ltd (ASX: QEM) share price is racing 5% higher today following a collaboration with DNV Australia. Here's what…

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Share Market News

The Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) share price is up 330% in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnetite Mines Ltd (ASX: MGT) share price is currently up 330% year to date. Lets look at what's been…

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Share Market News

Will a retreating Reddit army trample the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Though tumbling in recent weeks, the IOUpay share price remains a stellar BNPL performer on the ASX. Will the Reddit…

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Share Market News

Brokers think these 2 surging ASX shares can go higher

| Kerry Sun

It is often challenging to buy ASX shares that have surged into record territory. Brokers think its not too late…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: EML Payments (ASX:EML) shares keep rising

| Sebastian Bowen

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price continues to rise today. Here's why this payments company is hot property right…

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Share Market News

Aussie dollar tipped to weaken and this ASX share stands to gain the most

| Brendon Lau

The golden run in the Australian dollar may be over and that could have implications for a number of ASX…

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Share Market News

Up 1,300% in a year, why the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The FYI Resources share price is on the rise again today. We look at the latest news from the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why the Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is crashing 45% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Greenland Minerals Ltd (ASX:GGG) share price is crashing lower on Thursday following an unfavourable result in the Greenland election...

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Share Market News

McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price lifts on takeover developments

| Marc Sidarous

The McPherson’s Ltd (ASX: MCP) share price is rising today after its board recommended shareholders reject a takeover bid for…

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Share Market News

This broker thinks the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is a buy in April

| Kerry Sun

Morgan Stanley is bullish on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price after assessing the impact of Commonwealth's new BNPL…

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Share Market News

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price edges lower despite contract award

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is edging lower in mid-morning trade despite announcing a new contract award. We…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Big four banks and miners take ASX 200 above 7,000 points

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Creso, EML, Immutep, & Western Areas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price races 6% on performance update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is racing higher following an update on its Q3 performance. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NEXION (ASX:NNG) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The NEXION Group Ltd (ASX: NNG) share price is up 6% this morning following news of an acquisition agreement for…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| 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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