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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 Fallers

Why the QBE (ASX: QBE) share price has tanked 5% today

| Ken Hall

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price has fallen more than 5% in early trade after a key…

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Share Market News

Why the Bod (ASX:BDA) share price is tracking 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is up more than 5% today following the release of a positive…

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Resources Shares

These ASX energy stocks just got zapped by a broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

Oil may have passed “peak pain” but Citigroup thinks this may be as good as it gets for the sector…

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Share Fallers

Why the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is dropping lower on Monday despite the release of a positive update...

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Share Market News

Cathie Wood announces space ETF, what about the ASX space sector?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest just announced a new space exploration ETF. We take a look at what's on offer…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is up 6% in morning trade

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT) are on the run today. This comes after the company announced that it…

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Share Gainers

Why the Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price is surging higher following the release of a trading update this morning...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price is racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) share price has started the week on a positive note. Here's why it is racing…

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Share Market News

Why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is one to watch as the company prepares a response to activist…

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Share Fallers

Pendal (ASX:PDL) posts $5 billion increase in FUM

| Ken Hall

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price slumped 3.0% lower on Friday despite announcing an increase in funds under…

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Share Market News

Why the DEXUS (ASX:DXS) share price just got upgraded by a top broker

| James Mickleboro

The DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) share price could be on the rise today after being upgraded by a top broker...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX drops despite promises of more US stimulus

| 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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares if the RBA cuts rates again

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors if the RBA cuts rates again...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) 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 AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could produce higher returns than buying gold,…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat on Friday. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price continued to rise today.

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Share Market News

What's behind the sleepy Somnomed (ASX:SOM) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Somnomed share price dipped more than 2% lower today. We look at the company's current position and consider the…

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Share Market News

The Energy Technologies (ASX:EGY) share price has charged 9% higher. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Energy Technologies (ASX: EGY) share price soared today on the back of winning a government grant. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Cue Energy (ASX:CUE) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Cue Energy Resources Limited (ASX:CUE) shares are up 9% today on news the company has started oil production from Mahato…

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Share Market News

Why the Northern Star and Saracen Mineral merger is getting closer

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) merger took a step closer today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Joe Biden unveils massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

| Sebastian Bowen

US President-elect Joe Biden has just unveiled a massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to boost the US economy.

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Share Market News

What's in store for the ASX tech sector in 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

The tech sector managed to record substantial growth in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. What does 2021 have in store…

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares that helped this fund outperform in December

| Lina Lim

Here are the ASX shares that Wilson Asset Management funds such as WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) owned to beat…

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Share Market News

Top fundie Hamish Douglass warns of ASX share market FOMO

| Sebastian Bowen

Top ASX fund manager Hamish Douglass of Magellan (ASX: MFG) has warned investors not to get too carried away with…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price still in limbo. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Douugh share price remains in a trading halt as the company responded to an alleged breach of ASX listing…

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Share Market News

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is edging higher today following the acquisition of United States-based AI company…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) share price flat on upsizing

| Mitchell Lawler

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is trading sideways today, after it announced the details of its share purchase plan…

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Share Market News

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price dips lower despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is dipping lower today, despite the company winning a new contract. Let's take…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, Polynovo, Resolute, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price surged 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price shot up 10.4% in early trade following the company’s announcement of a pilot…

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price hits record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been on fire on Thursday and Friday and hit a record high. Is it too…

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Share Market News

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is hitting record highs

| Lina Lim

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is finalling hitting new highs after going nowhere for 6 months.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Appen (ASX:APX) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) share price sinks 7%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Resources & Energy Group share price has dipped 7% in morning trade, after boosting 20% higher yesterday on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is hitting new highs today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is shooting up today. We take a look at why its racing higher…

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