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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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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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Why I'd buy and hold cheap dividend stocks for more than just a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Cheap dividend stocks could deliver high capital growth due to their low prices and lack of passive income potential from…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares were among the best performers on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Are these 2 men vying to be the ASX's Warren Buffett?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could these 2 ASX fund managers be vying to be the Warren Buffett of the ASX? Their latest moves show…

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Why I think today's cheap dividend stocks can double in the next 10 years

| Peter Stephens

Buying today’s cheap dividend stocks could lead to impressive returns due to their low valuations and increasing popularity.

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rocketed 57% higher

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price was on fire on Thursday. Here's why its shares rocketed 57% higher…

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ASX 200 rises on Christmas Eve

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose on Christmas Eve, with A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) announcing an acquisition.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Is Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) a hidden COVID-19 winner?

| Miles Wu

Amid the turbulence of 2020, some shares have enjoyed tailwinds. Is Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) a hidden COVID-19 winner?

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price rocketed 27% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has rocketed 27% higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Monash IVF, Netwealth, & Reece shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) and Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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The Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price has rocketed up 9% today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Resonance Health (ASX: RHT) share price is soaring up today after the company announced a deal using its artificial…

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ASX 200 up 0.5%: BHP Samarco update, A2 Milk's acquisition, Credit Corp rockets

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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What's moving the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is lifting today after the release of an announcement regarding the Waitsia…

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Primewest (ASX:PWG) share price falling despite asset addition

| Daniel Ewing

The Primewest (ASX: PWG) share price has slipped 1.6% today despite news the REIT has added two new shopping centres…

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Why the Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price is surging 19% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP) share price is surging higher today. This comes after the company announced an…

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Share Gainers

Why AVZ Minerals, BrainChip, BSA, & Credit Corp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an announcement...

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Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is edging higher today. This comes after the company provided an update…

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No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? I'd buy dividend shares for a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares today could lead to a growing passive income over the long run – even from…

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after Samarco update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update on its…

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BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price on watch following major announcements

| Aaron Teboneras

The BrainChip (ASX: BRN) share price is on watch today as it comes out of a trading halt on the…

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Share Market News

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

| Aaron Teboneras

The BSA Limited (ASX: BSA) share price is on watch this morning on news the company has secured a major…

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Investing Strategies

What to do when your shares are heavily shorted

| Tony Yoo

If the professionals are betting against you, how should you react? Panic? Hide in a hole? Fight? Here's some advice.

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Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after announcing an acquisition...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends 0.7% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day higher by 0.7%. Challenger Ltd’s (ASX:CGF) share price rose 4.5% after an…

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Are these the 2 best ASX shares to buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

As 2020 draws to a close, investors looking to end the year with a bang are seeking out the best…

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With the ASX tipped to outperform in 2021, shares in this sector could rocket

| Bernd Struben

In a year dominated by the pandemic and unprecedented stimulus spending, are ASX shares over or undervalued heading into 2021?

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Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price has surged 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vection (ASX: VR1) share price is rocketing up today on news the company has signed a deal for its…

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Why the Redcape Hotel (ASX: RDC) share price is sliding today

| Ken Hall

The Redcape Hotel Group (ASX: RDC) share price has edged lower this afternoon after a trading and acquisition update ahead…

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Share Market News

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price has flown 5% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Regional Express Holdings (ASX: REX) share price is on the move after the company released its AGM notice asking…

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Share Market News

Avecho (ASX:AVE) share price rockets 83% on milestone announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Avecho Biotechnology Ltd (ASX: AVE) share price is beating the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) by a mile today.…

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Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price has popped 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is surging higher today. This comes after the company received Australian market approval…

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Share Gainers

Why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price is rocketing 25% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Genetic Signatures Ltd (ASX:GSS) share price is rocketing 25% higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on fire...

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Share Market News

Tesla asked Apple to buy it

| Tony Yoo

Elon Musk makes stunning revelation that he reached out to Tim Cook. But guess what happened.

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Share Market News

The GR Engineering (ASX:GNG) share price has climbed 3% today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The GR Engineering Services (ASX: GNG) share price is up 3% higher today. We look at the company's contract announcement.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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ASX 200 up 0.5%: Big four banks rise, Smartgroup guidance, Transurban distribution update

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about the iron ore price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Everyone's talking about the iron ore price, with BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other ASX miners in the spotlight.…

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