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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 Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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ASX 200 up again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) gave some divestment news,

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Share Market News

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? AMP Capital's top thinkers offer their insights

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? In a webinar this morning, AMP Capital's top thinkers highlighted the opportunities and…

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Record Highs

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price jumps 12% to record high

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price continued its impressive run and jumped 12% to a record high on Wednesday...

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The Archer (ASX:AXE) share price lifts on partnership deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Archer Materials Ltd (ASX: AXE) share price is trading higher today on news of a partnership agreement with Max…

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Share Market News

What does the future hold for Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) after China's tariff?

| Miles Wu

The Treasury Wine share price has been on a volatile ride after China's trade tariff was imposed. We look at…

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⏸️ Your Money

Australia's money supply rises 12%, but it's only going to a few

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's money supply has surged in 2020 as a result of government stimulus. But it's not benefitting everyone equally. Here's…

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Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price higher on 555 Collins Street update

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price is edging higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its 555 Collins…

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Cluey (ASX:CLU) share price jumps 12% after IPO before fading

| James Mickleboro

The Cluey Ltd (ASX:CLU) share price jumped 12% higher after completing its IPO, but these gains didn't last...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Why the Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price is soaring 13% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tinybeans Group Limited (ASX: TNY) share price is soaring higher today following the company's release of a positive trading…

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ASX stock of the day: Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) shares surge 40% after open

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price rocketed as high as 40% soon after open today. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why Abacus, Emerge Gaming, Jumbo, & Woodside shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resonance Health Limited (ASX: RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today after the company announced an important FDA…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today. Here's why this cannabis company is now up…

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Share Market News

The Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price down 5% on mobile update

| Bernd Struben

With the Esports Mogul share price already up 100% in 2020, could the company's mobile announcement today draw more investor…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: CBA update, IGO enters lithium market, Healius jumps

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the 4DS (ASX:4DS) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price rocketed up in early trade today. Here's why this 'Silicon Valley company'…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Creso Pharma, Healius, & Resonance Health shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the MSM (ASX:MSM) share price has gone gangbusters again

| Aaron Teboneras

The MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX: MSM) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a strong results from its…

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Share Market News

Qantas faces union in court over 2,000 sackings

| Tony Yoo

The airline decided last month to outsource thousands of jobs, saving $100 million a year. Now the union is launching…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price continued its climb and hit a new record high this morning...

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Share Fallers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price crashed 50% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Limited (ASX:EM1) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday after returning from a lengthy suspension...

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Share Market News

Why the Tali Digital (ASX:TD1) share price is surging again today

| Lina Lim

The Tali Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1) share price is moving higher again today after a Japanese patent was granted for…

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Share Market News

The Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is on the move today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX) share price has dipped on open today despite a positive development in the company's lead…

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Share Market News

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price jumps 6% on update and $200m share buyback plan

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after the release of an update and $200 million…

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Share Gainers

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price higher on divestment update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares will China 'punish' next?

| Tony Yoo

Australian wine and barley producers are already devastated. So which sector will cop the next blow from China?

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Share Gainers

The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price is up 170% in 2020. Here's why

| Rhys Brock

The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price has surged more than 170% this year as the company continues to execute its US…

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Share Market News

Link Administration (ASX:LNK) share price in focus following business update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after the release of a business update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price on watch after rejecting AustralianSuper takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Infratil Ltd (ASX:IFT) share price will be on watch today after it rejected a takeover approach by AustralianSuper...

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52-Week Highs

Why Creso Pharma and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Tuesday. Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares went up after another takeover…

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Share Market News

Vocus (ASX:VOC) founder: ASX is in 'bubble territory'

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) in bubble teritory? These 2 venture capitalists think it might be. Here's how, and…

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Share Market News

Why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price surged by 5% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Talga share price went soaring again today after the company released its scope study for its Niska project.

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Share Market News

ANZ bank and execs face criminal charges

| Tony Yoo

ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank could be fined 10% of their annual turnover, while the individuals face 10 years' jail…

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Share Gainers

Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price rocketed 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Infratil Ltd (ASX:IFT) share price was among the best performers on the market today and jumped a massive 21%…

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Share Market News

Why the Andromeda Metals (ASX:ADN) share price is lifting off today

| Bernd Struben

The Andromeda Metals share price is up 6% in afternoon trading and 34% over the past month. We look at…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Linius (ASX:LNU) share price blasts up 30% on product debut

| Sebastian Bowen

The Linius Technologies Ltd (ASX: LNU) share price is having a top day today, blasting up almost 30%. Here's why…

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