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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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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Facebook strikes first deal with Seven West (ASX:SWM) as media bargaining code looms large

| Brendon Lau

ASX media share will be in the spotlight after Facebook, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ: FB) and stuck a deal with…

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These ASX retail shares are smashing sales expectations

| Kate O'Brien

The pandemic has had a mixed impact on ASX retail shares like Kogan. Lets take a look at how four…

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City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price to grab attention after HY21 profit growth

| Tristan Harrison

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is on watch today after announcing its profit for HY21 in its…

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Why the Simmonds (ASX:SIO) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Simonds (ASX: SIO) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's first-half results. Here…

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Leading broker tips Costa (ASX:CGC) share price to rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price may be up 48% over the last 12 months, but this…

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Accent (ASX:AX1) share price on watch following earnings release

| Aaron Teboneras

The Accent Group (ASX: AX1) share price will be on watch following the release of the company’s half-year results. Here…

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SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price on watch after Zhaopin sell down update

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be on watch again on Wednesday after providing an update on its Zhaopin…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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ASX 200 goes higher, Afterpay sinks, Adbri impresses

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.9%. However, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price sank whilst Adbri Ltd…

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Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price on watch after asset sale and restructure plans

| Tristan Harrison

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price will be on watch after the nuts business announced a restructuring of the…

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Share Gainers

The Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price is up 20% in 2021: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is on fire on Tuesday and is racing 9% higher to a record…

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Platinum (ASX:PTM) share price on watch after strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday following the release of a…

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The Lefroy (ASX:LEX) share price rose by 237% today. Here's Why

| Daniel Ewing

The Lefroy share price gained an astounding 237% today as the company reported drill results. We take a closer look.

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Why the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price closed 7% down today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Atomo Diagnostics (ASX: AT1) share price fell more than 7% today following the release of the company's first-half results.

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Why did Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares soar 4% on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

The airline's results are due Thursday, as the war with Regional Express escalates. But there's another reason why the stock…

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Share Fallers

Why the Apollo Tourism & Leisure (ASX:ATL) share price crashed 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd (ASX: ATL) share price crashed 18% lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price lifted 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price was lifting today following an update on the company's RAS Metals acquisition. Here's the…

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Why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price fell today

| Daniel Ewing

The Rumble Resources share price fell lower today as the company announced new drilling results. We take a closer look.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Facebook ban on Australian news ends

| Tony Yoo

Federal government makes changes to the News Media Bargaining Code, which the social media giant is happy enough with.

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Share Gainers

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price rises on promising AGM update

| Tristan Harrison

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) share price has gone up after giving investors a promising update at its annual general meeting…

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The Mercury NZ (ASX:MCY) share price zaps up. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Mercury NZ share price is sliding today, down 3% in afternoon trade. We look at the company's latest financial…

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Share Gainers

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price climbs higher despite first strike

| James Mickleboro

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite a selloff in the tech sector. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Rising bond yields and a slump in the tech-heavy Nasdaq may be the cause for the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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Why the Euro Manganese (ASX:EMN) share price is soaring today

| Daniel Ewing

The Euro Manganese share price is flying higher today as the company announced a new partnership. We take a closer…

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Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is climbing today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Worley share price is up 3.7% today following 2 announcements from the company. Let's look at its results for…

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Share Market News

ASX investors watch out for a rise in interest rates in 2022

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia might be forced to lift interest rates as soon as next year. This will have…

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Why the Hipages (ASX: HPG) share price is even higher today

| Kerry Sun

Having debuted on the ASX in November, the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price is rising today after delivering an upbeat maiden…

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Why is the Spirit Technology (ASX:ST1) share price lifting?

| Bernd Struben

The Spirit Technology share price is lifting today, up 2% in afternoon trade. We look at the company's latest financial…

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Here's why Oil Search (ASX:OSH) just slashed its dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) share price is up more than 7% today following the company's earnings report, despite a…

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Adbri (ASX:ABC) share price soars on strong FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price has jumped 7% after the construction business announced its FY20 result to the market.

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Share Market News

Why the Estia Health (ASX:EHE) share price is swinging around

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Estia Health (ASX:EHE) share price is bumping up and down today following the release of the company's HY results.…

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Share Market News

Why the Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price just broke its record high?

| Daniel Ewing

The Uniti share price is surging higher today as the company announced a strong half yearly report. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is crashing 10% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is crashing lower today following the release of its half year results…

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Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is surging 6% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price is climbing higher today after the company launched its products across the AT&T network.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is up 10% to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is racing higher and hit a 52-week high on Tuesday. Here's why…

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52-Week Lows

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price got torpedoed today

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price sank to a two-year low this morning after its US boss was walked…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Perenti, & SEEK shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price rises despite widening losses

| Sebastian Bowen

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is rising slightly today, despite the company reporting a loss for the first half…

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The Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price has slipped 5% today. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Sky Network (ASX: SKT) share price has dropped 5.88% today as the company announced its half-year results. We take…

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