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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

Which ASX travel shares performed the best in November? 

| Lina Lim

On the back of vaccine hopes and reopening borders, which ASX travel shares performed the best in November? We take…

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Share Market News

Leading broker upgrades Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price to conviction buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price could be heading higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares delivered more than 100% returns in November

| Lina Lim

Here are the best performing small cap ASX shares across the mining and biotech sectors that more than doubled in…

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch today after upgrading its production guidance and lowering its costs…

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Technology Shares

Here are the best performing ASX tech shares in November

| Lina Lim

ASX tech shares struggled in November despite the general market heading higher. Here are the hidden gems that outperformed last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield CDI (ASX:URW) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in November...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) share price in focus after investor day update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price will be in focus on Tuesday after the release of its investor…

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Share Market News

Healthia (ASX:HLA) share price on watch after acquisitions update

| James Mickleboro

The Healthia Ltd (ASX:HLA) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of an update on recent…

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) reveals $174.5m loss and $280m capital raising plan

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just revealed a massive $174.5 million loss for FY 2020 and plans for a…

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Share Market News

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price dipped lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is falling today after announcing the appointment of a new non-executive…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Meet the latest ASX stock to come under the takeover spotlight

| Brendon Lau

The WPP Aunz Ltd (ASX: WPP) share price surged to its highest level since the COVID‐19 market meltdown after it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell on Monday. The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price fell further after giving…

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) prepares for return to trading

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) has been in a trading halt for almost 6 months. Here's the latest from…

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Share Market News

Why the banks are back in the ASX 200 spotlight

| Bernd Struben

Australia's big four banks haven't had the best run, what with royal commissions and global pandemics. But their fortunes could…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is surging 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dimerix (ASX: DXB) share price is surging higher today after the company announced a second clinical study for its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price is rising again today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is up again today, making it a very good week for this…

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Share Market News

Why the holidays are looking up for Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares

| Bernd Struben

Sydney Airport shares look to be getting a welcome reprieve from domestic borders reopening after lengthy COVID closures.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: WPP Aunz (ASX:WPP) shares surge 30%

| Sebastian Bowen

The WPP Aunz Ltd (ASX: WPP) share price is on fire today, rising more than 30% to 55 cents a…

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Share Gainers

The PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is up 30% in November

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price has been on fire in November and is up 30% since the start of…

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Share Market News

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

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is edging higher today following the appointment of new non-executive director, Mr Christopher…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Surefire (ASX:SRN) share price has rocketed up 38% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Surefire Resources NL (ASX:SRN) share price has surged up more than 38% today after announcing a "spectacular" gold discovery.

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Share Gainers

Why the Mach7 (M7T) share price is closing in on a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of its AGM update...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) axes 2,000 jobs

| Tony Yoo

Qantas has decided to outsource ground handling operations, rejecting a bid from the union to keep the positions in-house.

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Share Market News

Why Platinum Asset's healthcare fund doesn't own CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Bernd Struben

CSL is the fourth largest company trading on the ASX 200. But Platinum Asset's healthcare fund doesn't own any CSL…

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Share Market News

Report finds Aussies keen to save tax cut money

| Sebastian Bowen

Australians are more keen to save any extra tax dollars than spend them. That's the primary finding of a new…

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Share Fallers

Why Kathmandu, Resolute, Select Harvests, & Treasury Wine Estates are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

What Australia's recovery from the COVID recession means for the Santa Rally

| Brendon Lau

Australia is set to officially emerge from a recession on Wednesday. What does this mean for this year's ASX Santa…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.5%: Treasury Wine sinks, Zip flat after AGM update, Bega Cheese rises

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Myer Foundation aims to achieve 100% ESG investments in 2 years

| Bernd Struben

Economic, social and governance (ESG) investing not only puts your money to work in responsible ways, it can return more…

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Share Market News

The Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price is sinking 6% lower today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX: SHV) share price is down today following the release its full-year results for 2020.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bega Cheese, Humm, & Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX:VVA) share price is pushing higher today after completing a $30 million institutional placement...

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Share Market News

News Corp (ASX:NWS) shares sink after Foxtel buyout rejected

| Tony Yoo

A deal would have helped the pay television provider pay off $2.1 billion of debt, but its majority parent declined.

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Share Fallers

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price drops lower despite joint venture update

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) share price is dropping lower on Monday despite providing an update on its joint venture…

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Share Market News

Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price higher on record half-year results

| Lina Lim

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is 6% higher on a strong half year result with record…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price climbs higher following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move today after the release of its annual general meeting…

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price storms 8% higher to record high on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is surging to a record high on Monday after announcing an acquisition in…

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