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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 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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Share Fallers

Why Douugh, Janus Henderson, Northern Star, & Orocobre are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) and Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price explodes 23% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vonex Ltd (ASX:VN8) share price has exploded 23% today after the company announced news of a multi-year agreement. We…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy ASX shares that are takeover targets?

| Tony Yoo

Takeovers are sweet exits for shareholders. But should you buy into a company hoping for that happy ending?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.75%: REA Group and News Corp impress, big four banks charge higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is seesawing today following the company's announcement of an approved receivables funding facility.

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Share Gainers

Why Magellan, News Corp, REA Group, & Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

News Corporation (ASX:NWS) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why is the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rocketing 12%?

| Bernd Struben

The News Corp (ASX: NWS) share price is rocketing 12% in early morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are outperforming...

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Share Market News

Why the OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OM Holdings Limited (ASX: OMH) share price is rising this morning after the company provided investors with a business…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher on Friday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher on Friday following the release of its first half results...

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Share Fallers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is crashing 18% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Limited (ASX:DOU) share price is back from its lengthy suspension and is crashing lower. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price is sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) share price is under pressure on Friday and tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Market News

ASX shares to rocket 6% this year

| Tony Yoo

Who's pumped for an earnings-driven rally? Check out these numbers supporting a bull case for equities in 2021.

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Share Market News

This ASX growth share is cheap like a value stock

| Tony Yoo

Yes, growth shares are very expensive at the moment. But smell the sweet scent of this bargain, says this fund…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the Polarx (ASX:PXX) share price rocketed 20% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Polarx share price rocketed over 20% higher today. Let's review the latest news for clues about the jump.

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Share Market News

Why did the Lion One Metals (ASX:LLO) share price jump over 8% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Lion One Metals share price is nearly 9% higher today following a recently announced gold discovery at the Tuvatu…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 0.9%, Nick Scali reports, Vulcan jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.9% today. Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) reported its HY21 result. Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price just broke its record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Tilt (ASX: TLT) share price is up today after the company announced it has received takeover approaches. We take…

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Share Market News

GameStop effect: 3 more shorted ASX shares that could skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager picks 3 Australian stocks that are heavily shorted, but could go absolutely gangbusters and burn the professionals.

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Share Market News

These central bankers aren't worried about share market bubbles. Should you be?

| Bernd Struben

Across the world, central banks are playing down the risks of a market bubble. Should you be concerned about your…

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Share Market News

Why the Senetas (ASX:SEN) share price is surging 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX: SEN) share price is up 12% today following the release of its preliminary results and…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch next week when it releases its half year…

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Share Market News

This chart shows why the ASX bull market can keep running

| Brendon Lau

The ASX bull market is losing steam today but there are good reasons to believe that ASX shares can keep…

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Share Market News

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is surging 7% higher today. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Incannex share price is soaring today as the company reported the outcome of its drug trials. We take a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Tombador (ASX:TI1) share price is rocketing 35% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tombador Iron Limited (ASX: TI1) share price is rocketing 35% higher to 10 cents on the back of a…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

The Peel Mining (ASX:PEX) share price jumped double digits today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Peel Mining share price is up 11% today following positive copper results reported from the company's Wirlong site.

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Share Market News

Why is the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price tanking today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Origin share price has fallen over 7% today following release of the company's revised outlook. Here are some announcement…

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Share Market News

Why the Adveritas (ASX:AV1) share price is rising 5% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adveritas Ltd share price (ASX: AV1) is on the rise today. We take a closer look as to what…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring on Thursday. Here's why Qantas is avoiding the market weakness...

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Share Market News

Fossil fuels vs renewables: What's ahead for ASX energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Does the world need more fossil fuels… or less? The outcome of this growing debate could help or hinder these…

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Share Market News

The De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price slides despite positive gold results

| Bernd Struben

The De Grey Mining Limited share price is sliding this morning despite the company revealing positive gold exploration results.

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price has stormed 10% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price has rocketed today following its Pinnacle clubs acquisition, and membership update.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Bubs, BWP, & Origin shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday..

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares offering big yields today

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares investors can look to today for decent income…

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