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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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Share Market News

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

Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE) share price lifts amid media speculation

| Ken Hall

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price has edged higher after responding to media speculation about its operational…

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Share Market News

Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price is up 10%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is up 10% today following another major retail distribution agreement.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price is surging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price has been a strong performer on Monday morning. Here's why it is surging…

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Share Gainers

Why the Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) share price is on the move on Monday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price is zooming 19% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is zooming higher on Monday morning after receiving a takeover approach...

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is crashing 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price has come under pressure after the cannabis company was hit by a cybersecurity…

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52-Week Highs

Why the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price is at multi-year highs

| Ken Hall

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price closed at a 5-year high on Friday following the company's half-year results announcement. What's…

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Record Highs

Why the Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price rocketed 25% last week

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price rocketed higher last week as investors high a tasty interim dividend.

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Record Highs

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price cracks $151 record high

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price continues to rocket higher and closed the week at an all-time high of over…

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Share Market News

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX: LGP) share price will be on watch today after announcing progress on it first…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: RBA unleashes ASX's inner animal

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Should short selling be banned?

| Tony Yoo

Long investors hate it and company bosses despise it. So why does the market allow people to barrack for misery?

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3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX growth shares could be the ones to buy according to these experts. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Is this the best ETF for ASX investors to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Could the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) be the best ETF for ASX investors to buy right now?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Forget gold. I'd use Warren Buffett's advice to beat the stock market

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy when buying shares could lead to higher returns than gold in the long run.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why ASX miners will get a double tailwind from Biden's US$1.9tn stimulus

| Brendon Lau

The market is expected to kick off the week on a positive footing, but it’s the ASX miners that could…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

To short or not to short? GameStop (NYSE:GME) ripple effect endures

| Bernd Struben

The mania over the GameStop (NYSE: GME) share price wild ride is fading. But the Reddit army could strike again,…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield CDI (ASX:URW) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1%, Zip soars, REA reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1%. The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price jumped after and…

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Share Market News

What sent the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price rocketing 20% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Race Oncology share price fired up 15% higher today with nothing new reported. We check out the latest quarterly…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) goes from strength to strength

| Sebastian Bowen

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on fire today, rising by more than 9%. Here's…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Qantas (ASX:QAN) first half result

| James Mickleboro

Is the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price in the buy zone ahead of its half year results release?

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Share Market News

Why the Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price is seesawing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price is see-sawing today despite the company winning a digital health monitoring grant. We…

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Share Market News

Short sellers doubling down on these ASX stocks despite the GameStop saga

| Brendon Lau

If you thought short sellers are beating a hasty retreat following the GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) share price saga, think…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Why the Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is up 5% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Genex share price shot up over 5% today. Here's a look at the new funding package Genex locked in…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Icetana (ASX:ICE) share price is up 19% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Icetana share price is up by nearly 20% following the announcement of a new Singapore contract. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price almost hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price almost hit a record high on Friday. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Market News

American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price pops following latest presentation

| Gretchen Kennedy

The American Pacific Borates share price jumped after the company's latest investor presentation was released. Here's a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price higher following PayPal's BNPL update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher on Friday following an update by its US rival PayPal...

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Share Market News

Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is rising after the company announced an earlier than expected positive update. Here's…

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Share Market News

RBA stimulus to fuel 'raging bull market' in ASX shares. Should you go all in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be going all-in on ASX 200 shares after the RBA's meeting this week? Perhaps, but there is a…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is edging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price is edging higher on Friday after announcing an investment in Myhealth...

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Share Market News

Why is the Webcentral (ASX:WCG) share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

The Webcentral (ASX: WCG) share price opened sharply lower only to bounce back and then slide again. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is soaring 14% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is soaring 14% today. We take a look at the latest results driving the shares…

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