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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 Gainers

Here's why the Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price jumped over 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is driving the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price over 7% higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price just soared 12% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is soaring today. This comes after the company announced a profit guidance for…

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Share Market News

Why the Think Childcare (ASX:TNK) share price is up 2% today

| Bernd Struben

Childcare owner and operator, Think Childcare's share price is climbing higher today, up 2%. We take a look at why…

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Share Fallers

Why Elixinol Global, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, & WiseTech shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price falls 4% despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCandy (ASX: ICI) share price has dropped 3.7% today, despite a partnership announcement to launch into China. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) share price is getting smoked today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price is being smashed today, down 14.3%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: NIB jumps, a2 Milk rebounds, WiseTech sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Here's how rich Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares have made shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares made their shareholders exactly? Here is a breakdown of this FOMO-inducing question…

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Share Market News

The Pensana (ASX:PM8) share price shot up 14% higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Pensana share price is rocketing higher in morning trade. Here's why investors are buying shares in the rare earths…

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Share Gainers

Why City Chic, Kogan, Next Science, & NIB shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's what is driving the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price has been a positive performer on Monday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Next Science (ASX: NXS) share price is rising today after the company announced it has received CE mark approval…

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Share Market News

Why the Cimic Group (ASX:CIM) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic Group share price has slipped in early trade after the construction, infrastructure and mining company announced a new…

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Share Market News

The 2020 stock market crash: 3 steps I'd take to buy the best shares now

| Peter Stephens

I think today’s best shares could offer capital appreciation potential as a stock market recovery takes hold following the 2020…

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Share Gainers

Why the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is rocketing 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is charging higher today after announcing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is jumping 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is on the move again on Monday following the release of another update...

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Share Market News

Forecast double-digit surge in Aussie dollar could put brakes on ASX rally in 2021

| Brendon Lau

Investors who have yet to factor the Australian dollar into their ASX investment decisions should pay heed.

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Share Market News

Why the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price has been given a conviction buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price has been tipped as a strong buy by a leading broker...

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Retail Shares

The Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price just got upgraded again

| Lina Lim

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price received yet another series of price target upgrades. Here's why brokers are bullish.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch today after the Federal Court ruled in its favour...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX hits new post-March high

| 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

Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) share price on watch after earnings halve due to a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) update

| James Mickleboro

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) share price could be hammered on Monday after halving its FY 2021 guidance due to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Why today's top stock picks could soar in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The low prices of today’s top stock picks could mean they offer capital appreciation potential in 2021 and in the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2020. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why I'd invest money in the best shares at cheap prices to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over the long…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) 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

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is flat today despite announcement

| Daniel Ewing

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price has stalled despite the company revealing the US radiology company behinds its major contract renewal.

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Share Market News

Why the Hills (ASX:HIL) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share price is falling today following an announcement on the company’s impairment plans as well…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.2% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 1.2% today. The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell around…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls on sale of its US bricks business

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price lost ground on Friday after it announced the sale of its US joint…

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Share Fallers

Not even this could stop the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price dropped lower on Friday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares for 2021's zero interest rate world

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's interest rates effectively zero – or even negative – ASX dividend shares are in the spotlight for 2021.

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Share Market News

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price soars to new all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is reaching a new all-time high today following an announcement it…

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Share Market News

US fundie predicts 25% share market gain in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we be seeing a 25% gain for US shares or the ASX 200 next year in 2021? This US…

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Share Market News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) on notice for illegal acts

| Tony Yoo

The payment fintech company sent more than 150,000 illegal messages over email and SMS. Now it's submitted to a court-enforceable…

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Share Market News

Why is the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price sliding 6%?

| Daniel Ewing

The Integrated Research share price is falling lower today after the company provided an update on its earnings for the…

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