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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 Fallers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is the worst performer today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price crashed on Friday after brokers downgraded their recommendation on the stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Oil Search, Orica, & Soul Pattinson shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

What would it take for the ASX 200 to hit 7,000 again?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would it take for the ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) to hit 7,000 points again, just like it did…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Mesoblast, Redbubble, & Regis Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What will new acquisition mean for Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Making its first acquisition since returning to full operations, Redcape says the move signifies a return to active portfolio optimisation.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Platinum Asset Management (ASX:PTM) share price today?

| Lina Lim

After hitting decade lows, the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price has lifted today on the back of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover battle for Regis (ASX:REG) share price triggers sector-wide upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The takeover bid of the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price triggered a re-rating with JP Morgan upgrading the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: CBA's APRA update, Mesoblast rockets, Oil Search sinks

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price jumps 17% on positive clinical trials

| Lina Lim

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price has rocketed more than 17% after positive results for the company's nerve repair…

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Share Market News

Why the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price is edging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is pushing slightly higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price resilient despite plummeting passenger traffic

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport share price has rebounded strongly in November, despite passenger traffic plummeting to a trickle.

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Share Market News

Why the Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today after the company released a business update regarding COVID-19…

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Share Fallers

Why the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is edging lower today

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is dropping lower on Friday following the release of its AGM update...

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Growth Shares

Could the Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price be a leading ASX 200 growth share?

| Lina Lim

Could the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) share price be a leading ASX 200 growth share to buy after the release…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price rockets higher on major Novartis agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is surging higher on Friday after announcing a major agreement with Novartis for remestemcel-L...

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price lower on AGM and trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its AGM presentation which included…

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in focus after APRA Remedial Action Plan update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price could be on the move today after a positive update on its…

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Share Market News

Broker retains $20 price target on A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| Lina Lim

Could the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price make an epic comeback after slumping more than 30% this…

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Share Market News

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price on watch after strong trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price could be on the move today after releasing a trading update ahead of…

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Share Market News

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price on watch after naming former SEEK exec as new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch today after it named a former SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) executive…

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Share Fallers

Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price drops lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Harmoney Corp Limited (ASX:HMY) share price dropped lower after completing its IPO. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) launches Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) takeover

| James Mickleboro

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) has made an approach to takeover Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG)...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech ETFs analysts rate as a 'buy' today

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asian Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) is one of the 2 ASX tech ETFs rated by Motley Fool…

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Share Gainers

The REA Group (ASX:REA) share price is up 33% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has been a very strong performer in 2020. Here's why it is up 33%…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:ACC) share price is up 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Agricultural Company’s share price is up 6% today. We take a look at the company's positive first half…

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Share Market News

The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is climbing higher today. Here's why.

| Glenn Leese

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price lifted today after the company announced expansion plans into 4 more European countries.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: 8I Holdings (ASX:8IH) shares spike on profit surge

| Sebastian Bowen

The 8I Holdings Ltd (ASX: 8IH) share price has spiked today, rising 8.33%. Here's why this ASX share has been…

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Share Market News

Why the Bionomics (ASX:BNO) share price surged 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bionomics share price is marching higher after the company announced that it will exclusively licence its BNC101 drug to…

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Share Market News

Why the Elanor Retail Property Fund (ASX:ERF) share price is up 12% today

| Bernd Struben

The Elanor Retail Property Fund share price is shooting higher today, up 12% in late afternoon trading. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Here's why GUD (ASX:GUD) is acquiring this AMA (ASX:AMA) business for $70m

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD) is buying the ACAD business from AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) for $70 million. Here's why...

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Share Market News

China is a much bigger threat to the ASX bull run than COVID

| Brendon Lau

ASX bulls have been hanging out for any piece of good news regarding a vaccine for COVID‐19, but it’s China…

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Share Market News

Another major shakeup for Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) shareholders

| Bernd Struben

It's been a turbulent year for shareholders, with a volatile Unibail share price, a 'reset' plan, and major transformations in…

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Share Market News

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Regional Express (ASX: REX) share price is rising today after the company signed an agreement on funding for its…

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Share Market News

Global fund managers are bullish on these 3 things

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the world's best fund managers bullish or bearish on global markets? Here are 3 areas they are investing in…

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Share Market News

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price flat despite FY 2021 guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is trading flat today despite upgrading its FY 2021 guidance at its annual general…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Crown, Immutep, & Suncorp shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is up 2% after an initial drop today on a positive update for…

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: Altium FY 2021 guidance, Crown drops, insurance shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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