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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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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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Recent Share Market News

Share Gainers

Why Blackmores, Creso Pharma, Pilbara Minerals, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday. Here's why...

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The Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price is rocketing 38% today

| Bernd Struben

The Thomson Resources share price is rocketing higher today, up 38%. We take a look at the company's latest update.

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Share Gainers

On fire! 2 reasons why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rocketed 12% in January

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has had a top month over January, rising more than 13%. Here are…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Zip Chair steps down, Worley crashes, Blackmores & InvoCare jump

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price crashed on profit warning

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price took a dive this morning after issuing a disappointing profit update.

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Here's why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) share price is edging higher today following two positive updates announced to the…

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Silver squeeze next on the list for WallStreetBets, or is it?

| Mitchell Lawler

After brokers restricted trading on GameStop (NYSE: GME) WallStreetBets and others have shifted focus - now a silver squeeze is…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, ResMed, Temple & Webster, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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The Vmoto share price tumbles 9% despite some positive sales figures

| Bernd Struben

The Vmoto share price is tumbling today, down 8.7%. We take a look at the company's latest quarterly activities report.

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is heading in the wrong direction on Monday morning. Here's why it is…

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3 steps I'd take to unearth the top shares to buy in February 2021

| Peter Stephens

The top shares to buy in February could be those companies with solid financial positions, low valuations and recovery potential.

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Share Gainers

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price zoomed 25% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price was a very strong performer in January. Here's why it zoomed 25% higher during the month...

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Share Market News

Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vection Technologies Ltd (ASX: VR1) share price is lifting today after announcing its collaboration agreement with HP Inc (HP).

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Why the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is on the move on Monday. Here's why this cannabis company's shares are…

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Woolworths (ASX:WOW) settles shareholders' lawsuit for $44.5 million

| Tony Yoo

Supermarket unexpectedly downgraded profit forecasts, sending its share price tumbling. Investors accused it of misleading conduct.

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Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price could be hit harder than others today

| Brendon Lau

ASX stocks are already facing a tough start but the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price could be hit…

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Share Fallers

The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is already down 30% in 2021

| Rhys Brock

Shares in ASX healthcare company Polynovo Limited (ASX:PNV) have dropped sharply this year, despite strong first-half sales results.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in January...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Reality (and GameStop) finally hits ASX

| 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

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that brokers think are worth investing in today. One pick is Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM).

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price stormed 186% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price was a very impressive performer in January and rocketed 186% higher. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rocketed 37% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price rocketed 37% higher in January to become the best performer on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Market News

3 very impressive ASX quarterly updates from last week

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares have just delivered very impressive quarterly updates. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price a buy at the moment? Some brokers like Credit Suisse and Morgan…

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ASX 200 ends 0.6% down, Kogan falls 8.5%, Service Stream soars 10%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day lower by 0.6%. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price fell 8.5% after…

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Bright day for Sun Cable after inking giant solar farm development deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The private solar development company Sun Cable ticks another box today, as it works towards the planned $22 billion solar…

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Share Market News

GameStop chaos: Real reason Robinhood cut off retail investors

| Tony Yoo

The share trading platform cited extreme volatility for blocking users. But the real motivation is far simpler.

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How COVID-19 has set ASX logistics shares up to outperform in 2021

| Bernd Struben

2021 will see the COVID-19 vaccine delivered. But the e-commerce boom is here to stay, driving demand for ASX logistics…

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Share Market News

Why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is flying higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is up 3.25% today after providing investors with two positive announcements.

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Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price shot 15% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Calix share price closed 10% higher today after a company announcement earlier this morning. Here's a closer look.

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Brace for an IPO resurgence as new floats beat the ASX 200 by ~50%

| Brendon Lau

New ASX stocks are beating the old in 2020 and some experts are predicting that this will trigger an IPO…

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Share Fallers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price tanks 17% on quarterly report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price has tanked more than 17% after the company released its report for the…

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