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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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Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is one to watch in early trade after a quarterly trading…

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Outage issues could weigh on growth for the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price

| Lina Lim

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price target was cut by Goldman Sachs, fearing lower new customer growth ahead

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Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) reports fatal underground accident

| Aaron Teboneras

Late yesterday, Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) announced a tragic incident at one of its mines in the Philippines.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 rises 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) grew by 0.4% on Thursday. Buy now, pay later operators like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) jumped…

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Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price popped 6% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Cyclopharm share price went soaring today as the company announced a market update. We take a closer look.

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Why the Odyssey (ASX:ODY) share price is up a whopping 60% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is one of the few star performers on the ASX today. This…

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Signal share price? An Elon Musk tweet and a WhatsApp controversy

| Mitchell Lawler

The Signal share price may have mistakenly rocketed on the back of Elon Musk's tweet, but what's behind the real…

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Why the Nanollose (ASX:NC6) share price is shooting higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nanollose Ltd (ASX: NC6) share price is rocketing even higher today following a joint patent application with Grasim Industries…

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Does the ASX care that Donald Trump has been impeached, twice?

| Gretchen Kennedy

US President Donald Trump has been impeached twice. Do the markets care when Donald Trump is being impeached?

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What's next for WAAAX shares in 2021? 

| Kate O'Brien

How have WAAAX shares fared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and will 2021 be a more promising year?

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ASX stock of the day: AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA) share price rockets 30%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Ava Risk Group Ltd (ASX: AVA) share price is rocketing today, up 26% at the time of writing. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price has surged 235% higher this week

| James Mickleboro

The Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) share price has rocketed 235% higher this week thanks to its deal with Piedmont Lithium…

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Bell Financial (ASX:BFG) share price rising on full year results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bell Financial share price is rising today after the company announced its unaudited full year results. We take closer…

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Either Rex or Virgin will perish: Qantas boss

| Tony Yoo

There's not enough room for 3 airlines, says Alan Joyce. And history probably proves him right.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price jumps 10% on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher on Thursday after being the subject of a bullish broker note...

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Why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price has soared 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is surging higher today after the company announced it has secured a significant…

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Why the Meridian (ASX:MEZ) share price is dropping lower today

| Daniel Ewing

The Meridian (ASX: MEZ) share price is down 1.49% today as the company announces a new contract with mining giant…

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Forget Bitcoin! I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in cheap shares to retire rich

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying cheap shares could be a better way to build for retirement than investing money…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Why the Envirosuite (ASX: EVS) share price bumped up 6% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Envirosuite (ASX: EVS) share price is up today off the back of the company's second quarter results. Let's take…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Pilbara Minerals, Premier Investments, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is rocketing 23% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is one of the best performers on the market today. This comes after…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is flat today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is barely budging today, after the oil refiner announced its fourth quarter results for…

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Share Gainers

Could this be why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and other BNPL shares are soaring today?

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price and other ASX buy now pay later shares have surged today. This could…

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BHP, Rio Tinto's new copper mine under threat

| Tony Yoo

Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP have a lot riding on this new venture, but now face a lawsuit from…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Afterpay surges, Pro Medicus rockets on $40m contract, Whitehaven rises

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are causing a stir on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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What does 2021 hold for ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

After the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020 caused a tough year for ASX retail shares, what does 2021 hold for…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Australian Ethical, Pro Medicus, & Sezzle shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is surging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is up 4.7% in morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price jumped 11% today

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price is jumping 11% higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price is up 10% this year

| Lina Lim

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price was seemingly going nowhere for the last six months until it popped…

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Share Gainers

Why Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) and Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) and Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) shares are storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 shares set to climb 15% higher in 2021?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares are coming off a near-record quarter of gains in December, but some strategists are tipping up to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is surging higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire today...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is charging 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is charging 5% higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why ASX energy shares are under pressure right now

| Ken Hall

ASX energy shares like AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) have been under pressure in recent months, but what lies ahead…

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Here's what this leading broker thinks about the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is down 9% since the start of the week. Here's what this leading broker…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has been soaring recently, and will be on watch today following the…

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Rhythm Biosciences (ASX: RHY) share price soars 1300% in 6 months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Rhythm Bioscience share price continues to push its way up. We take a closer look at what's driving the…

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