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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Sheffield (ASX:SFX) share price whizzes 34% higher, hitting 52-week-high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sheffield (ASX: SFX) share price hit a 52-week high today after the company gained approval for a joint venture…

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Share Market News

Why Meteoric Resources (ASX:MEI) share price is soaring 6% higher

| Bernd Struben

Bucking the wider falling market, Meteoric Resources' share price has surged up 6.35% today. We take a look at why...

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ASX 200 falls on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rose after a partnership with Harvey Norman Holdings…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) budget flights to exceed pre-COVID levels by March

| Tony Yoo

With a new monopoly, Jetstar is putting on so many domestic flights that it'll soon be flying more than it…

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Share Market News

Why the Cardiex (ASX:CDX) share price, up 73% in 2020, is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The CardieX share price is up 73% so far in 2020. And it's up another 2% in afternoon trading. We…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is now up 96% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price continued its remarkable run and surged 9% higher today. This means it is now…

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Share Market News

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is rocketing up 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC) share price is surging today following a research agreement with Monash University for combating COVID-19.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

AirBnB Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the US shares that ASX investors were buying last…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

The DroneShield share price is leaping higher today, up nearly 3%, even as the All Ordinaries slides lower. We take…

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Share Fallers

Cannabis share Althea (ASX:AGH) sinks 11% on capital raising and Aphria selldown

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price sank as much as 11% this morning after returning from a trading…

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Share Market News

Why the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is on the rise after the company announced it has received new customer…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Will China's trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP share prices?

| Bernd Struben

China's trade ructions with Australia show few signs of abating. Will the trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) launches new ETF offerings

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) has just launched a new range of 'Core' ETFs. Here's a breakdown of the new…

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Share Gainers

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of an operational update this morning...

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Share Gainers

Why Amaysim, Orocobre, Pacific Smiles, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Downer (ASX:DOW) share price edges higher on divestment news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Downer Limited (ASX: DOW) share price is edging higher today after the company announced the divestment of its WA…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) buyout makes ACCC anxious

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant's acquisition of food services company is now under a cloud over watchdog concerns about how it could…

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price up 6% after completing IPO

| James Mickleboro

The SILK Laser Australia Limited (ASX:SLA) share price has completed its IPO and hit the ASX boards this morning. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: APRA removes bank dividend restrictions, Fortescue slides, Zip higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Althea, Altium, Fortescue, & Retail Food Group are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What would more stimulus mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have surged in 2020 but what would more stimulus mean for share…

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Share Market News

Forget gold: I'd buy today's top stock picks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Today’s top stock picks could offer superior returns than gold over the long run, in my opinion. They could help…

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Share Market News

APRA removes dividend restrictions for the banks

| James Mickleboro

APRA has told Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big four banks that they will no…

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price dips following joint-venture agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price is on watch after the bank announced a joint-venture…

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Share Market News

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price edges higher despite losing US patent dispute appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is edging higher on Tuesday despite losing its US patent dispute appeal...

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking 11% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rises on Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) partnership

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a partnership with Harvey Norman…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is not the only rising star this year

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but there are more rising stars to keep…

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Investing Strategies

How the 21st century actually started in 2020

| Tony Yoo

The new economy is here. So you better put your money on shares that will thrive this century, not the…

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Share Market News

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price on watch after market update

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Austin (ASX:ANG) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austin Engineering (ASX: ANG) share price will be on watch this morning after the company announced it has received…

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Share Market News

Why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Investing Strategies

Sell now or hold forever? What to do with shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

Congratulations – you picked an absolute winner! But now what? Here's the stuff to think about to figure out your…

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Share Fallers

Here's why Bubs (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share are underperforming in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share have been underperforming the market in 2020...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why ASX oil stocks could replace the ASX tech boom in 2021

| Brendon Lau

You might think it’s a bid of a bold call, but some experts believe ASX oil-exposed stocks could replace the…

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Share Market News

The Cellnet (ASX:CLT) share price has rocketed up 21% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cellnet (ASX: CLT) share price has rocketed up 20.97% today after the company released a positive trading update for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today in a strong start to the week. Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) announced the…

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