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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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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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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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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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The 5 best-performing ASX 200 shares so far this year

| Daryl Mather

The 5 best-performing ASX 200 shares this year are from a wide range of sectors. All have survived fire and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) share price could rocket higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fletcher Building Limited (ASX:FBU) share price could charge higher today after the release of a positive trading update...

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52-Week Highs

Why ResMed (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are flying high right now...

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ASX 200 hits 8-month high. Here's why we could go higher from here

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is at 8-month highs. But here are 2 reasons, including interest rates, why it…

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News Corp-backed $319m tech company lists on ASX

| Tony Yoo

Hipages has been 17 years in the making, and on Thursday, investors can join News Corp's Rupert Murdoch as fellow…

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ASX 200 to surge higher after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine success

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a fantastic day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) on Tuesday after strong results from Pfizer's COVID-19…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.75% on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped 1.75% today after the US election was finally decided. The REA Group (ASX:REA) share…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price higher after starting COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price pushed higher on Monday after commencing the manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine...

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IOUpay (ASX:IOU) shares rally after successful capital raise

| Sebastian Bowen

New ASX payments company IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) rocketed today following the successful capital raise program announced last week.

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Share Gainers

Why the Azure Minerals (ASX:AZS) share price soared 44% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Azure Minerals Limited share price is surging 26% higher today to 46 cents per share. Here's what's going on.

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Here's why the Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price shot up 13% today

| Chris Chitty

The Impedimed share price was higher today after the company announced that AstraZeneca would use its Sozo device in a…

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Why the Resapp (ASX:RAP) share price stormed 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resapp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price stormed 5.8% higher today following an announcement of a new partnership.

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Share Market News

The RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price is up 9% in a week. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

RPMGlobal has acquired 9 add-on software packages in 6 years. What does this mean for the RPMGlobal share price moving…

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ASX stock of the day: Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) shares blaze new highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) shares are blazing higher today, up more than 55%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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The Thorney Technologies (ASX:TEK) share price is up 7% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Thorney Technologies share price is up 7% in late afternoon trading today following an announcement on its capital raise.

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 4% in today's trading

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has continued to grow despite the entrance of payments giants like PayPal

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price is zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price has been a strong performer on Monday. Here's why this gold miner is…

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Share Gainers

Why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price surged 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX:NOX) share price surged higher on Monday after announcing a new study of its Veyonda product...

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Digital Wine Ventures (ASX: DW8) rockets 10% on record sales

| Lina Lim

The Digital Wine Ventures Ltd (ASX: DW8) share price jumps 10% on record sales. This brings its year-to-date returns to…

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Share Fallers

Why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is rocketing 18% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Immuron share price is soaring higher today, up 18% in afternoon trading. We take a look at the company's…

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Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price 8% higher on land covenant settlement

| Lina Lim

Prior to its trading halt, the Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) share price was 8% higher on news the company…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is racing 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is surging higher on Monday after the release of a positive business…

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Share Gainers

Nine (ASX:NEC) share price edges up on rugby union deal

| Daryl Mather

The Nine share price has edged up in today's trading after the company announced an exclusive rights deal with Rugby…

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Share Gainers

Is the Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) share price the best REIT of 2020?

| Lina Lim

Could the Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) share price be the best performing ASX 200 REIT after hitting a record all-time…

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX gold shares are surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX gold mining shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) are outperforming the AS&P/SX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price jumped 10% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has jumped 10% higher to a record high on Monday. Here's why it…

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Why the Village Roadshow (ASX:VRL) share price is on the rise today

| Chris Chitty

The Village Roadshow share price was higher today after the company announced an uplift to the takeover offer by BGH…

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Reasons to be confident and cautious as ASX shares are bouncing back

| Bernd Struben

One week into November and the ASX 200 is up 6.3% since the closing bell sounded on 30 October. Should…

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Why big brokers are bullish about the Woolworths (ASX: WOW) share price 

| Lina Lim

Big brokers have retained or raised their targets for the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price following its quarterly…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Avita, BHP, & REA Group shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price slips after systems failure

| Daryl Mather

The Tabcorp share price soared on Friday, only to be pulled down this morning after a serious IT outage affecting…

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Crown (ASX:CWN) share price up as Melbourne casino set to reopen

| Glenn Leese

Crown Melbourne is set to reopen its gaming operations this week, however it's not all fun and games as covid…

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Share Market News

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price and these ASX stocks could get a $100bn boost

| Brendon Lau

Underperforming ASX banks and insurers may soon be getting a $100 million boost to their fortunes, according to a leading…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.7%: REA Group surges to record high, bank shares push higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Platinum, ReadyTech, Tabcorp, & Whitehaven shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price bucked bad news to rise 6% last week

| Daryl Mather

The Crown share price continued to rise last week, despite a torrent of bad news. The company is facing the…

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Share Gainers

AVITA Therapeutics (ASX:AVH) share price climbs higher on reverse ageing project

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is pushing higher after announcing a new project which aims to reverse ageing...

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