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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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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Gainers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price rises, Q1 profit surges 54%

| Tristan Harrison

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) share price is up after the first quarter profit soared 54%.

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Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price plummets 9% today despite strong start

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is down 9% despite the release of a positive update. Here we take…

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Share Gainers

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price rocketed as much as 14% higher this morning after returning from a trading halt...

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price pops on increased dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

The CSL (ASX: CSL) share price is higher today after the biotech announced a dramatic lift in profits and boosted…

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The Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price is slipping today despite dividend bonus

| Bernd Struben

The Seven Group (ASX: SVW) share price is down almost 3% in early trade today. We take a look at…

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Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Whispir share price is gaining in morning trade, up more than 2%. We take a look at the company's…

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Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price falls on tanking profit

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price is on the slide today following the company's release of its half-year results. Here's…

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price pushes higher after declaring huge dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is pushing higher after declaring a huge interim dividend this morning...

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price tumbles despite strong half year profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

Why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price will be on watch today following a new deal with Samsung. We take…

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Spotlight on the Beacon (ASX:BLX) share price after a shining result

| Tristan Harrison

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX) share price will be under the spotlight today after reporting a bright result.

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Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price in the spotlight as it posts a 166% profit surge

| Brendon Lau

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) could be poised to outperform the market today after it posted a more than…

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Share Market News

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is on the radar today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is in focus today after the company released its annual results this morning. Here's the…

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Leading broker tips Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price to go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is up 83% in 12 months but could be going even higher…

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Share Market News

Facebook bans Aussies from sharing, viewing news

| Tony Yoo

Social media giant cuts off Australia as it steps up in its fight against the country's proposed new media code…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after 45% jump in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after reporting a significant jump in half year…

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after $1.8 billion Q1 cash profit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch today after the release of its…

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Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price in focus after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price could be heading higher today after being upgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, EML soars after reporting, Appen sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price soared after reporting.

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Share Market News

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) car sales coming to a mall near you

| Mitchell Lawler

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE), formely AP Eagers, is planning to start selling cars at shopping centres and near an…

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What will Elite Cannabinoids mean for ASX cannabis shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Private cannabis company Elite Cannabinoids has received approval for cultivation in Western Australia. What about ASX cannabis shares?

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch following lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch tomorrow after a releasing an update on its lithium production…

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Share Market News

Why BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) shares are now in a trading halt

| Sebastian Bowen

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price is in a trading halt after yet another dramatic move in share price…

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Share Gainers

Share prices of travel shares soar, Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) and Webjet (ASX:WEB) report

| Tristan Harrison

The share prices of ASX travel shares Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) have flown higher.

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Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price soars to 5% increase in late trade

| Daniel Ewing

The Webjet share price is storming higher this afternoon as the company released its half yearly report this morning.

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Share Market News

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price hits multi-year high as China moves to squeeze rare earth supply

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Lynas share price hit a multi-year high today following news that China is going to pull back its rare…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price jumped 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price jumped higher again on Wednesday. Here's why investors are fighting to buy its shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Pact Group (ASX:PGH) share price is out of the box today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) share price is moving higher on the back of strong half-year profits. We…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) full year dividend for 2021 expected to be 16 cents per share, fully franked

| Bruce Jackson

Telstra shares trade on a fully franked dividend yield of close to 5%, making them one of the more attractive…

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price on watch after announcing special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price will be on watch after announcing a special dividend with its full…

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Share Market News

Yowza! The Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price is up 130% in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

The Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price has seen a massive jump today, and is now up 130% since December. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Schaffer (ASX:SFC) share price flew 9% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Schaffer share price flew almost 10% higher today after the company announced its half year earnings report. We take…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking

| Tristan Harrison

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price was crunched 9% today as investors sold off after a negative broker report from…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Copper Mountain (ASX:C6C) share price closed 7% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Copper Mountain Mining share price closed 7% higher today. We look at the latest quarterly to find out what…

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Share Market News

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is surging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is climbing today after another strategic partnership deal. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

The Peninsula Energy (ASX: PEN) share price continues to fly

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Peninsula Energy Ltd (ASX: PEN) share price is looking to extend its miraculous run in 2021. Earlier today, Peninsula…

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Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price was crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price crashed 11% lower and is now down 60% over the last 12 months. Here's…

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price jumps 6% on broker upgrades

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) share price popped 6% today following upgrades from two brokers. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) announces its share price is in trading halt

| Daniel Ewing

The Resonance Health share price was edging higher today before the company announced that it would be entering a trading…

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