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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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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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ASX 200 up 1.2%: Bingo rockets, Rio Tinto update, Domino's jumps

| James Mickleboro

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Bathurst Resources, Megaport, Orocobre, & Splitit shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Bingo, Creso Pharma, Domino's, & Tyro shares are zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four zooming higher on Tuesday...

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What does the Biden administration mean for ASX shares? 

| Kate O'Brien

With Joe Biden due to take office this week, many investors are wondering what this could mean for ASX shares.…

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Share Gainers

Why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Why the Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price is on the rise today following the announcement of an exclusive distribution alliance.

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Share Gainers

Why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is rocketing 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday after responding to a short seller attack...

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of an update by…

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Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is sliding lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its quarterly update...

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Technology Shares

The Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price has dropped 35% in 3 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite a flurry of contract wins and M&A activity, shares in ASX software company Bigtincan Holdings Limited (ASX:BTH) have shed…

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Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch following the release of its fourth quarter and full…

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Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker...

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Investing Strategies

Stop worrying about a market crash: Do this instead

| Tony Yoo

Investors understandably are becoming anxious about a plunge in share prices. But two experts say stop fretting and just be…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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3 ASX 200 shares that keep growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

There are some S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that keep growing their dividends for shareholders, including JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH).

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Globe (ASX:GLB) share price rockets 34% as sales soar

| Daniel Ewing

The Globe share price is climbing strongly today after the company saw a strong upgrade in its sales for the…

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Why the Greenvale (ASX:GRV) share price surged 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Greenvale Mining Ltd (ASX: GRV) share price surged by more than 9% today after the company announced the appointment…

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Why the ARB Corp (ASX:ARB) share price popped today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The ARB Corp share price is up. We take a look at what the company has going and what that…

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Chimeric Therapeutics (ASX:CHM) share price jumps 88% following its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Chimeric Therapeutics (ASX:CHM) share price rocketed 88% at one stage on Monday following the completion of its IPO...

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ASX 200 drops 0.8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.8% today. There was a strong retail updates from both JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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Share Market News

Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday following the release of its fourth quarter and…

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Share Market News

Telstra furious about freebies to Optus, TPG

| Tony Yoo

Guaranteeing spectrum to certain companies would amount to 'unprecedented and extremely aggressive regulatory intervention', Telstra stated.

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Share Market News

Why is the Silex (ASX:SLX) share price sliding 8% today on positive news?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Silex (ASX: SLX) share price has dropped more than 8% today despite the company gaining the green light for…

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RBA warns that low rates don't come without cost

| Sebastian Bowen

Does quantitative easing (QE) and zero interest rates a giant free lunch for ASX investors? The RBA is warning that…

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Risk vs uncertainty: why one is a lot worse

| Tony Yoo

Do you know the difference? It's critical when investing in shares to work out whether a company has one or…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price is flying 7% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Nova Minerals (ASX: NVA) share price is racing higher today. We take a look at the updates the miner…

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Share Market News

Why the ClearVue (ASX:CPV) share price is plummeting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ClearVue Technologies Ltd (ASX: CPV) share price is falling hard today. This comes after the company announced changes to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is up 4,000% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is up 24% today and over 4,000% in 12 months...

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Share Gainers

Why the Data#3 (ASX:DTL) share price is shooting 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) share price is shooting higher on Monday after releasing its guidance for the first half of…

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Why is the Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) share price taking a dive today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Northern Minerals share price is down nearly 7% today. Let's look at the company's latest announcement.

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price soaring on record sales

| Daniel Ewing

The JB Hi-Fi share price is trading 3% higher today after the company announced a positive unaudited half year report.

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Share Market News

This ASX company's in a comfy duopoly with NBN

| Tony Yoo

Right place at the right time: A subtle business transformation just before COVID prepared it perfectly for the post-pandemic world.

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Share Gainers

Why Data#3, JB Hi-Fi, Ramsay, & Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Can iron ore keep pumping the share prices of these ASX miners?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are off and racing this year, thanks a strong iron ore price. We consider recent…

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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price lifts on contract update

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is up slightly today after the company received its first order for European…

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What's moving the GWR Group (ASX:GWR) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The GWR Group (ASX: GWR) share price briefly shot up 8% this morning before settling into a modest gain. What's…

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ASX 200 down 0.5%: JB Hi-Fi guidance impresses, Super Retail update, Ramsay surges

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Why the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price is under pressure

| Ken Hall

The Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) share price has fallen lower this morning after its long-serving CEO announced his departure.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Orocobre, Premier Investments, & QBE shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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