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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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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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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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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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Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price nosedives 8% on $10 million loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Clean TeQ share price closed lower today after the company posted at $10 million loss for 1HY21. Let's take…

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Share Gainers

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is up 62% since December

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) share price has risen a remarkable 62% since its IPO in December. Its full…

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Why the Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price finished 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price ended the day higher after the company provided a financial update for the…

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Slater & Gordon (ASX:SGH) share price lifts 5% on earnings report

| Marc Sidarous

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) share price surged today after the company released its earnings report for the…

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Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price in a trading halt today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Novonix (ASX: NVX) share price is in a trading halt today as the company announced a capital raising and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) share price is soaring 10% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

The Smart Parking Ltd (ASX: SPZ) share price is marching higher today following the company announcing its half year results.…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is down 20% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Service Stream (ASX: SSM) share price has been smashed today, down almost 20%. Here's why this company is now…

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Why the Nexion (ASX:NNG) share price is racing 8% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nexion Group (ASX: NNG) share price is racing higher following a multi-million deal signed with a leading tech giant.…

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Peet (ASX:PPC) share price slips despite doubling profits

| Bernd Struben

The Peet (ASX:PPC) share price is slipping today, down 3% in afternoon trading. We take a look at the company's…

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Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price slips after posting loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Starpharma (ASX: SPL) share price has dipped today after the company reported a $10 million loss. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price is tumbling 7% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price is under pressure and tumbling 7% lower on Thursday. This leaves it close…

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Share Gainers

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price is going nuts

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of Earlypay Ltd (ASX:EPY) has flown higher, it’s up more than 10% after releasing its FY21 half-year…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price gains some glow after strong results

| Mitchell Lawler

The Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP) share price is moving higher today, after the company announced its half year…

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Share Market News

4D Medical (ASX:4DX) share price rises on maiden half-year results

| Daniel Ewing

The 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is trading higher today after the company announced its half-yearly results. We take a closer…

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Court rules on Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) and Fonterra (ASX:FSF) trademark dispute

| Marc Sidarous

The Supreme Court of Victoria ruled today Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) is entitled to use the Bega trademark on…

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Share Market News

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price hits 52-week high on record sales

| Kerry Sun

The Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price has pushed nearly 9% higher after the company reported strong growth underpinned by an upbeat…

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PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price advances 4% higher on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price is climbing higher after announcing that a positive market update. Here are all…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking 10% today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has come under pressure on Thursday following the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

WPP Aunz (ASX:WPP) share price dips on 32% profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The WPP Aunz (ASX: WPP) share price has slipped 1.43% today off the back of the company's 2020 earnings results.

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The Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price is up today. Here's why

| Gretchen Kennedy

The dusk share price (ASX: DSK) is trading higher today after the company reported record results. Here's a rundown of…

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Share Market News

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) share price flat despite 43% increase in profits

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is failing to rally after the retailer property owner reported its half year…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Service Stream, TPG, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on…

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Qube (ASX:QUB) share price bounces around on mixed results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Qube (ASX:QUB) share price is up and down today after the company released its FY21 half-year results. Here's the…

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Growthpoint Properties (ASX:GOZ) share price rises on increased profits and buyback

| Marc Sidarous

The Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX: GOZ) share price rose today off the back of increased profit and an announced…

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Life360, Nanosonics, & Universal Store are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Life360 Inc (ASX:360) are two of four ASX shares racing notably higher on…

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Share Market News

Is the Reddit army planning another GameStop (NYSE:GME) short squeeze?

| Bernd Struben

The Reddit army may be hoping for another short squeeze after the GameStop share price more than doubled overnight.

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Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price dips 9% on flat earnings

| Kerry Sun

The Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) share price is slumping 9% on flat earnings but the company is committed to doubling revenue…

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Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is surging 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is surging higher today following the release of its first-half results.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price driven lower by FY20 report

| Tristan Harrison

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) share price has been driven lower after the release of the toll road business’ FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing 20% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 20% lower this morning to a multi-year low. Here's why investors…

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Share Market News

Up 230%! What's going on with the Peppermint Innovation (ASX:PIL) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Peppermint Innovation Ltd (ASX:PIL) share price has risen more than 200% this morning. Here are the details on this…

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Share Market News

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is dropping 6%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources share price is falling today, down 6% in late morning trade. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

The Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price is rocketing after its latest results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bravure share price is rocketing higher today as the company announced strong half year results. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.85%: A2 Milk & Zip shares hammered, Afterpay to raise $1.25bn

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price sinks 8% despite 550% profit increase

| Mitchell Lawler

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is sinking today despite massive earnings growth in the latest…

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Share Market News

The Life360 (ASX: 360) share price rips 18% higher on strong results

| Kerry Sun

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price is running into record territory following a strong 2020 performance and positive outlook.

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Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) share price falters despite increased profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) share price has fluctuated this morning, on the back of the group's…

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Here's why the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price is soaring

| Bernd Struben

The Sandfire Resources share price is on the rise, up 4% in morning trade. We take a look at the…

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Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) share price hits record high on stellar first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Silk Laser Australia Ltd (ASX:SLA) share price is shooting higher after delivering very strong first half sales and earnings…

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