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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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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 Fallers

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is still down 15% in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles (ASX: COL) share price has been out of favour recently and has lost 15% in 2021 so far.…

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Why ASX e-commerce shares could keep running higher in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX e-commerce shares have largely enjoyed a tremendous run since February 2020. But will that continue post-pandemic?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the PropTech (ASX:PTG) share price is soaring 18% today

| Brooke Cooper

The PropTech Group (ASX: PTG) share price has surpassed its all-time high after the company announced details of a potential…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, BHP, Limemade, & Metcash shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price on watch after launch in France, Spain and Italy

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is on watch after its services went live in France, Spain and Italy

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Why the Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Bellevue (ASX: BGL) share price is more than 5% today. We look at the ASX gold miner's latest drill…

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Share Market News

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price rises on proposed $15 billion fund merger

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is rallying today following the announcement of its proposed $15 billion fund…

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price has been flying higher on Tuesday. Here's why investors are buying…

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ASX stock of the day: Why ResApp Heath (ASX:RAP) shares are soaring

| Sebastian Bowen

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is soaring today, up more than 9.7%. Here's why this ASX share…

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi thinks about the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 30% from its record highs in February. Here's what Citi thinks about…

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What's happening with the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Tesserent (ASX: TNT) share price is on the move today after it acquired a new company and increased its…

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) share prices rise after Facebook deal

| Marc Sidarous

Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) and News Corporation (ASX:NWS) shares are both trading higher after news of deals with Facebook were announced.

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Share Market News

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is soaring in early-afternoon trade following a collaboration agreement. Here's the latest.

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Share Gainers

Why Clover, PointsBet, Syrah, & Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) are two of four ASX shares racing higher today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price crashing today?

| Bernd Struben

The Venturex Resources share price is falling hard today, down 16% in late morning trade. We look at ASX resource…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Centuria Healthcare's $64 million new hospital development partnership announcement sees shares moving up...then down.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Metcash update, tech shares rebound, PointsBet acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ holdings share price is flat this morning despite a second major contract announcement. We look at the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is up 10% today.

| Brooke Cooper

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is flying today after the company's new drug delivered positive results in its latest clinical…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks on shock CEO exit

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price nosedived at market open following the surprise exit from its CEO. Here's…

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Share Market News

The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges on cancer testing milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has surged 6% higher on Tuesday as the company takes a step…

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Share Market News

Why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price is climbing 5% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clover (ASX: CLV) share price is up 6% in early trading following the release of the company's first-half results.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming notably higher on Tuesday morning. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price eyes record highs after positive research results

| Kerry Sun

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is eyeing a new record high today after positive results from…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Balama operation...

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Share Market News

Should you buy BHP, Fortescue, or Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares today?

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Share Market News

Share market on watch over AstraZeneca vaccine fears

| Marc Sidarous

The AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended from use by at least 16 nations. What impact, if any, could this have…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX shares that just stormed to new 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares have just climbed to new highs...

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Share Market News

We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

| Tony Yoo

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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Share Market News

Chinese factory output is up an astonishing 35%

| Marc Sidarous

Reuters reported output in China was up 35.1% in the January/February period compared to a year earlier. How does this…

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Share Market News

Why all eyes will be on the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday morning after announcing an important acquisition...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Are SPACs coming to the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) coming to the ASX? A new report says the ASX is under pressure to…

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Share Market News

What happened with the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Hazer (ASX: HZR) share price closed slightly lower today after the company announced new commencement of works. We take…

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Share Market News

Why did the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price and 2 other BNPLs fall today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down today along with 2 other BNPL shares. What's making the BNPL share…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 recovers, Evolution Mining acquisition, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) recovered after an initial selloff in the morning. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) announced an acquisition.

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Share Market News

Could this have moved the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price edged higher today as the news media bargaining code starts to take effect. Let's…

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Share Market News

Two ASX recovery shares with room to run higher

| Bernd Struben

The COVID recovery trade kicked off with the global vaccine announcement in November. Could these 2 ASX recovery shares run…

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