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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 the ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an update on its performance…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Here's why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price crashed 40% lower in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price crashed 40% lower in 2020. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price jumped 31% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price was on form in 2020 despite a number of challenges. Here's why it stormed 31% higher...

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 drops 1.1%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 1.1% today. It seems like the US Democratic Party is poised to win…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price surged up 13% today. Here's why.

| Mitchell Lawler

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price lifted 13% today after it released its sales update to the market. We…

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Why the Sheffield (ASX:SFX) share price climbed higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sheffield Resources Ltd (ASX: SFX) share price was up 4.1% today following a partnership deal with Yansteel.

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These 6 ASX companies just started measuring ESG

| Tony Yoo

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance will be reported alongside quarterly financial numbers to show the market how well they're…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price just hit an all-time high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) share price has hit a new all-time high today. Let's talk about what…

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Share Market News

Why the RedHill (ASX:RDH) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The RedHill Education Ltd (ASXL RDH) share price is up 5% higher today after the company announced a trading update.

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Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price jumped 8% to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price jumped to a 52-week high today despite the market weakness...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers named Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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How ASX shares in the automotive sector outperformed the market in 2020

| Lina Lim

The automotive sector had some top performing ASX shares in 2020 thanks to improved retail sales and growth in car…

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Here's why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price remains suspended

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price has been suspended due to potential listing breaches. Here's what you need to know...

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Why is the Harvest Technology (ASX:HTG) share price rising?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harvest Technology Group Ltd (ASX: HTG) share price is edging higher today after the company inked a new deal…

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Share Market News

Why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is jumping 14% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX: NOX) share price is going berserk today. We take a look at what the company released…

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How the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price roared over 150% in a year

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Telix share price is up by around 150% in the last 12 month period. We review the lead up…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, AVZ Minerals, Nanosonics, & Premier Investments are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

What strong jobs data means for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares have started the day trending lower despite some positive economic indicators appearing in the latest ANZ jobs…

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Share Market News

Why the Sensen (ASX:SNS) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sensen (ASX: SNS) share price is up 2.8% after an early trading drop today on the back of a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.5%: Energy shares jump, big four banks fall, Zip climbs higher

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Nick Scali, Santos, & Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price thumped the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price was a very strong performer in 2020 despite the pandemic. Here's why it thumped the market...

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Share Market News

This is the latest speculative ASX tech buy from Citigroup

| Brendon Lau

If you are on the hunt for the next shooting star in the small-cap tech sector, Citigroup may have just…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price zoomed 97% higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price was on fire in 2020 and almost doubled in value. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is taking the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The Coles (ASX:COL) share price jumped 22% in 2020 (and could still go higher)

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price was a market beater in 2020. The supermarket giant's shares recorded a gain of 22.2%…

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Share Gainers

Why the Breville (ASX:BRG) share price stormed 46% higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price was a strong performer in 2020. Here's why its shares rocketed 46% higher...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 ASX shares have seen insider transactions over the last few months. We take a look at who's been…

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Share Market News

ASX energy shares on watch after oil prices surge higher

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could surge higher today after oil prices jumped 5% overnight...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) to acquire Goodments: report

| Tony Yoo

The upstart fintech's shares haven't traded for almost 2 weeks after soaring 467% since October. Here's what's going on.

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Share Market News

Why the IMEXHS (ASX:IME) share price soared 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The IMEXHS Ltd (ASX: IME) share price soared higher today following a positive sales update for the company's Aquila in…

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ASX 200 falls on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.35% today. Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares jumped on increased profit guidance.

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Share Market News

Why the Veem (ASX:VEE) share price hit an all-time high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Veem Ltd (ASX: VEE) share price hit an all-time high in afternoon trade following a positive sales update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) and these ASX shares as sells. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are running hot in 2021

| Lina Lim

ASX lithium shares have kicked off the new year with a strong performance. Here's why the market is optimistic about…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Rhythm Bioscience (ASX:RHY) share price is up 15% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX:RHY) share price is on fire again on Tuesday and hit a new record high. Here's why...

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