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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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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

Why the AppsVillage (ASX:APV) share price soared 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AppsVillage Australia Ltd (ASX: APV) share price was sent soaring today following successful commitments made through its strategic placement.…

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price tumbles 7% despite profit surge

| Mitchell Lawler

The Shriro (ASX: SHM) share price tumbled lower today despite the company posting a 180% growth in profits for FY2020.…

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Share Market News

Where to next for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Is there any value left in the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M0 share price after it has been freefalling…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price jumped 19% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price rocketed by nearly 19% today. We take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

Here's what sent the TPC (ASX:TPC) share price powering 23% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The TPC (ASX: TPC) share price has shot up 23% during trading today. Here's a wrap of the company's 1H21…

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Share Gainers

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rocket 43% in February?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price was on fire in February and rocketed higher. Here's why its shares smashed the market last…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is soaring today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price is rallying today after the company announced its plan to change its…

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Share Market News

Why the AJ Lucas (ASX:AJL) share price rocketed 120% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AJ Lucas Group Limited (ASX: AJL) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX today,…

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Titomic share price (ASX:TTT) slides lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Titomic (ASX: TTT) share price is sliding today despite the announcement of a partnership agreement. Here are the details.

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Why the EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price is going nowhere

| Daniel Ewing

The EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price is unchanged today after the company announced a trading halt on Friday. We take a…

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Why is the Fatfish (ASX: FFG) share price down 10% after posting profit?

| Marc Sidarous

The Fatfish (ASX: FFG) share price is under pressure today despite the company posting its first profit in 4 years.…

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These are the latest ASX shares to be hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The market bounced from the Friday sell-off but this didn’t stop top brokers from downgrading a number of ASX shares…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

What's with the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: BOT) share price is relatively stagnant on the company's half-year results and management expansion.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is powering up 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is shooting 12% higher today after the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price takes off despite loss warning

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Rex (ASX:REX) share price is on the rise despite the airline posting a $100 million fall in revenue. Here's…

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Share Market News

The Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price is sinking 20% on record revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tesserent (ASX: TNT) share price has dropped 20% today after the company reported its unaudited half-year results. We take…

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Share Market News

Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is rising today

| Daniel Ewing

The MyFiziq (ASX: MYQ) share price is up 2.09% today as the company announced its half-yearly report. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Limeade (ASX:LME) share price is crashing 32% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) share price is crashing notably lower on Monday. Here's why investors have sold off this tech…

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Share Market News

Why is the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price frozen?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) share price is in a trading halt today. What's going on with…

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue, Genworth, Limeade, & Northern Star shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's how much Afterpay (ASX:APT) rival Klarna is worth now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are known for their dominance of the buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Reece, & Service Stream shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the Appen share price is a hold, even if it's down 20% last month

| Kerry Sun

After sliding more than 60% from its August 2020 highs, Bell Potter thinks the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Xtek share price is crashing today following its profit results

| Brendon Lau

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price was shot down as losses in the group widened substantially even though its…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price falls as losses grow

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is dropping lower today after the fintech company released its HY21 results. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.5%: Afterpay & Zip jump, Fortescue tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

BNPL providers like Afterpay (ASX:APT) set for increased regulation

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL providers like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are set to enjoy heavier regulation under a new code of conduct for…

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Share Market News

Why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging slightly higher today following the announcement of a contract award.…

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Share Market News

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go higher in 2021? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks.

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs is neutral on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price despite its strong 1H FY21 result and planned…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts as director resigns

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is rising today after director John Poynton became the latest member of the casino’s…

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Share Market News

Has the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price peaked?

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price could have peaked according to one leading broker. Here's what it thinks...

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CLX) share price is surging 8% higher this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Calix (ASX: CXL) share price has lifted this morning following a partnership agreement on energy storage. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Terracom (ASX:TER) share price slumps 7% on deepening loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Terracom (ASX:TER) share price is sliding lower this morning after the coal miner posted its 1H21 results. Here are…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming its peers on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure and is sinking lower on Monday…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is storming 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of an announcement. Here's whaat…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is on watch this week

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (MSB:ASX) share price will be on watch this week following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Here's how Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) performed in the first half

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just released its half year results. Here's how the embattled food company is performing...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield, to payment history, here is the key information you need to know about the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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