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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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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy after the US-China tariff deal

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look appealing to me right now.

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Share Market News

ASX stocks Macquarie says are impacted by artificial intelligence

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what Macquarie thinks about these companies. 

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a great day for Aussie investors today after some big news.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Goodman, GQG, and Macquarie shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX stock just rocketed 21% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX stock following a confirmed takeover offer.

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Share Market News

Why AVITA, Botanix, Brainchip, and NAB shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Pexa affirms 2025 guidance but issues warning on costs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the property technology company has announced today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Domain shareholders rejoice after CoStar snaps it up for a large premium

| Laura Stewart

It's a good week to be a Domain shareholder.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 stocks could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to go to the moon. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 'safe-haven' shares delivered divergent performances last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 utilities shares lifted while healthcare shares tanked last week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I plan to own forever

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses have good ultra-long-term outlooks.

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in the ASX 200 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Guess how much $10,000 invested in the ASX 200 five years ago is worth today!

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Share Market News

Eyeing retirement: Do you really need $1 million?

| Laura Stewart

AustralianSuper recently weighed in.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Opinions

If I had a big cash pile like Warren Buffett, here's how I'd spend it in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd put Buffett's billions to work straight away.

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Technology Shares

Up 30% in a month, this ASX 200 tech share is 'a compelling opportunity': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts from listed investment company WAM Capital say this ASX 200 tech stock is worth watching.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs after strongly rebounding from tariff turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks have hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from the 2025 Macquarie Conference

| Bernd Struben

More than one hundred companies presented at the Macquarie Conference this year. Here’s what we learned.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, GQG Partners, Macquarie, and Webjet shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Gainers

The top 3 ASX 200 trades since the Liberation Day dip

| Laura Stewart

These companies are up at least 35% in just over a month.

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Light & Wonder, REA Group, and Regis Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. Let's find out why.

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52-Week Highs

Which ASX All Ords stock recently became a 10-bagger in 5 years?

| Laura Stewart

Landing a 10-bagger is every investor's dream.

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Opinions

Why I'm bullish on the Guzman Y Gomez share price for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

The business is delivering spicy growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Boss Energy shares have rocketed 90% in a month. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The massive rally in Boss Energy shares will be painful to the host of short sellers betting against the uranium…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors sent the market higher once again today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy if the ASX crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

I think the best opportunities can be found when the market falls.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 stocks could rise 20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined to deliver big returns over the next 12 months according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Deterra Royalties shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Deterra Royalties offers ASX investors a different way to invest in global mining.

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock has doubled investors’ money in 12 months, and this leading expert forecasts more outperformance…

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals outlook for ASX dividend shares amid volatile market

| Bronwyn Allen

Peter Gardner from Plato Investment Management tells ASX investors where to look for dividend income this year.

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Share Gainers

Why Generation Development, Orica, Pro Medicus, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Brainchip, Light & Wonder, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are tumbling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why the Fed just left interest rates on hold and what ASX investors can expect next

| Bernd Struben

With the Fed keeping interest rates on hold, when can ASX investors expect the central bank’s next cut?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 114% in a year, why is the Pro Medicus share price leaping higher again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus shares are back in form today and leaping ahead. Here’s why.

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