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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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When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price plummets 5% today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price has plummeted in early trade this morning after the company released its half-year…

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Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price tumbles despite new agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is under pressure on Friday despite announcing a new agreement this morning with Discover...

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Share Market News

Lovisa (ASX: LOV) share price rockets 19% on half year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price is flying higher today after the jewellery retailer reported its results for the first half…

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Is Chemist Warehouse set to become the biggest ASX IPO in 7 years?

| Brendon Lau

Chemist Warehouse is taking a step closer to an initial public offering (IPO) in what could be the hottest float…

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price sinks after posting US$1.5bn loss

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing a massive US$1.5bn loss…

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Share Gainers

Why the Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price is on the move on Friday after releasing a strong half year result and…

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Share Market News

Why the Anteris (ASX:AVR) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Anteris Technologies (ASX:AVR) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of the company's latest results.

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Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price torn between record results and leadership uncertainty

| Brendon Lau

Will record earnings will be enough to offset the leadership uncertainty hanging over the Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY)…

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Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price in focus after delivering a solid half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price will be on watch after the release of a solid half year update which…

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price hit by broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could come under pressure today after being downgraded by a leading broker this morning...

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'Idiot' ASX directors to be protected in treasurer's new plan

| Tony Yoo

Lawyers and shareholder groups are outraged at the federal treasurer's proposal to dilute ASX continuous disclosure laws.

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Share Market News

Did you miss the Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) 94% profit growth in HY21?

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) reported its FY21 half-year result yesterday, it showed a 94% increase in its profit as well as…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares halted ahead of potential $1.3bn ME Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be halted until late next week as it prepares for the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 mixed, CSL reports 44% profit growth, TWE soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day flat. It was helped by the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) report and Treasury…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is in a trading halt pending the announcement of a capital raise. Let's…

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Share Market News

Why did the Event (ASX:EVT) share price finish higher today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Event (ASX: EVT) share price closed almost 5% higher today despite a major revenue drop in the first half…

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Share Market News

What happened to the SportsHero (ASX:SHO) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The SportsHero Ltd (ASX: SHO) share price fell 14% today despite announcing a positive update in regards to the company’s…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why did the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price tank 24% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) has fallen 24% after the company responded to the ASX's price query. We take…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price rocketed

| Bernd Struben

The Resonance Health share price rocketed more than 16% today before closing 5% higher. We take a look at what's…

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Share Market News

Why did Aussie investors get a 9% dividend cut from CSL (ASX:CSL)?

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie investors may be feeling a bit perplexed after it was announced that they’d be getting a 9% dividend cut…

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Share Market News

Palla Pharma (ASX:PAL) share price rockets 30% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Palla Pharma Ltd (ASX: PAL) share price is up 30% today after the company announced a change in its…

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Share Market News

Abacus Property (ASX:ABP) just revealed 85% profit growth in HY21

| Tristan Harrison

Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP) has reported 85% profit growth in its HY21 result, though it reported a decline in the…

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Share Market News

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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⏸️ ASX Shares

What's going on with the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX: MYQ) share price is all over the place today, following the announcement of a distribution agreement…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price is down 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price is trading lower on Thursday following the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is still pushing higher

| Gretchen Kennedy

The EML Payments share price has been on the move for the past two days. We revisit the latest set…

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Share Market News

Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC) share price tumbles 14% despite profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The Mortgage Choice share price is tumbling 14% in afternoon trading. We take a look at the company's latest financial…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price is falling 8% lower today

| Mitchell Lawler

The QuickFee Ltd (ASX: QFE) share price has plunged today on the back of its half-year results. We look at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price is crashing 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX:BGL) share price is crashing 23% lower on Thursday following the release of its stage 1…

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Share Market News

South32 (ASX:S32) posts 46% drop of HY21 profit

| Tristan Harrison

Large resources business South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has just posted a 46% decline of it its FY21 half-year profit to US$53…

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Share Market News

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price on the rise despite 37% revenue drop

| Gretchen Kennedy

The SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price has been trading higher today, despite the company reporting reduced numbers across the board in…

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Share Market News

Data#3 (ASX:DTL)'s gangbuster first half boosts dividend

| Tony Yoo

Australian technology company keeps up 90% dividend payout ratio despite COVID-19 disruptions.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Ltd (ASX:CDA) share price is hitting a new record high after delivering strong profit growth. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

What's with the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is treading lower today despite announcing a contract win from Chevron. Here's all…

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Share Market News

Why the Orora (ASX:ORA) share price is soaring 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Orora (ASX: ORA) share price is up almost 6% in afternoon trading. We take a look at the packaging…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola (ASX:CCL) pays out dividend, but what's the catch?

| Tony Yoo

Beverage giant takes 52% hit to statutory net profit but still pays out a fully franked dividend. However, read this…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Medlab (ASX:MDC) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medlab Clinical Ltd (ASX: MDC) share price is treading upwards today after announcing an agreement Arrotex. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares smashing records this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

Investors hunting for dividend returns could do well to look at the big miners. Here are 3 ASX dividend shares…

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