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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 Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price fell today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price closed lower today following the company's recently released earnings report. Here's the run down.

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Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price falls despite strong gaming interest

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price is falling today despite a positive update to the market. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

The big themes from ASX reporting season

| Kerry Sun

Commsec highlights the themes and trends taking place in the so-far turbluent ASX reporting season

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The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has slumped 26% in 8 days

| Kerry Sun

Despite record FY21 half year results this week, the Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price finds itself down by nearly 20%…

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What's with the Ava Risk (ASX:AVA) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Ava Risk (ASX: AVA) share price has flatlined near close of trade today. Let's look at what the company…

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Why the SportsHero (ASX:SHO) share price is on a winning streak today

| Marc Sidarous

The SportsHero Ltd (ASX: SHO) share price is on the up today after the company posted its results for the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher on Friday following the release of its full year results...

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Share Market News

iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ) share price stalls on sliding revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCar Asia (ASX: ICQ) share price is idling today following the company's release of its full-year results. Here are…

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Share Fallers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is crashing 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is under pressure on Friday and down 11%. Here's why its shares are…

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Why is the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price frozen?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Mesobalst (ASX: MSB) share price won't be going anywhere today after the company requested a trading halt pending a…

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Share Market News

Dalrymple Bay (ASX:DBI) share price stays afloat despite no earnings surprises

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Dalrymple Bay share price is creeping up today following release of the company's earnings report. Here's a wrap of…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right 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 them...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price dips on widening losses

| Mitchell Lawler

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price is slightly down today after the memory developer reported widening losses today in…

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Top Shelf (ASX:TSI) share price pops on first earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

The Top Shelf (ASX:TSI) share price has lifted after the company's inaugural earnings report today. Let's take a look at…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) share price is up 5% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) share price is up today following release of the company's 1H21 results. Here's a summary of…

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price slides on bigger loss

| Marc Sidarous

The Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price is under pressure today after the AI company reported an increased loss for the FY21…

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Share Market News

Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price slips despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto (ASX: VMT) share price is stalling today despite a positive update to market. Here are the details.

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Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price slides despite strong half year growth

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is trading lower on Friday despite releasing a solid half year update this…

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price tumbles 6% on increasing loss

| Marc Sidarous

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is slumping 6% today after the company released its half-year results for FY21. Here's the…

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The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is rising today on solid results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bubs (ASX: BUB) share price is lifting higher today as the company announced its half-yearly report. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Payright (ASX: PYR) share price tumbles after maiden results

| Kerry Sun

The Payright Ltd (ASX:PYR) share price has followed the crowd to slump lower despite announcing its maiden results today

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Share Market News

Why Limeade (ASX:LME) shares are bouncing around today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Limeade (ASX: LME) share price is bouncing around today, and has ended up where it started. Here's how its…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Kogan, Orica, & Service Stream shares are crashing lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) are two of four ASX shares crashing lower on Friday. Here's why they are…

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Share Fallers

Orica (ASX:ORI) share price implodes 20% on updates

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Orica (ASX:ORI) share price has tanked around 20% in today’s trading session following two updates from the company. Here's the…

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Share Fallers

Pacific Current (ASX:PAC) share price down despite FUM growth of 24%

| Tristan Harrison

The Pacific Current Group Ltd (ASX:PAC) share price is down 5% despite revealing large FUM growth and a big dividend…

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Share Market News

Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price dives despite a recovery in lithium markets

| Kerry Sun

It's an unlucky day for the Orocobre (ASX: ORE) share price as lithium shares were heavily sold off overnight leading…

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Share Market News

What's with the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh (ASX: DOU) share price is flat today after the company provided an update on its Goodments acquisition. Here…

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Share Fallers

Growth outlook fails to save the Aristocrat share price today

| Brendon Lau

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price tumbled in the market sell-off as it posted its outlook for the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.3%: Afterpay & Kogan sold off, Orica smashed, AMP pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making a very big splash on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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The Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price slips despite soaring profits

| Bernd Struben

The Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN) share price is slipping today, down 4% in morning trade. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is tanking 27%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price has tanked by 27% in morning trade after the company reported its first results since…

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Bubs, BWX, & Lynas shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) are two of four ASX shares that are pushing higher despite the market…

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Share Market News

Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price drops 6% after $4 million loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Betmakers (ASX: BET) share price has sunk 6% this morning following release of the company's half-year results. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) share price rises on profit surge

| Sebastian Bowen

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) share price is on the move today, rising more than 2% after the company's 1H21…

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Share Fallers

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is tumbling lower on Friday following the release of its full year results.…

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Share Market News

Pengana (ASX:PCG) share price on watch on 25% growth of HY21 dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The Pengana Capital Group Ltd (ASX:PCG) share price is being monitored today after announcing its FY21 half-year result and a…

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The Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price slumps 5% as net profits plummet

| Kerry Sun

The Electro Optic (ASX: EOS) share price slumps on net loss as revenues are deferred into 2021 and 2022. Here…

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Share Fallers

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price tumbles despite quadrupling its revenue

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is tumbling lower today despite releasing its full year results and revealing strong revenue…

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Share Market News

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price dips despite posting 944% increase in net profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price will be one to watch when trading opens this morning after…

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Share Market News

Will Wall Street's overnight tumble send ASX 200 shares down today?

| Kerry Sun

Rising bond yields push the US market lower overnight with tech shares bearing the brunt of the selloff. Are ASX…

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