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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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Recent Share Market News

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Which 5 ASX shares hit 52-week highs on Friday?

| Lina Lim

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE), REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) and 3 other ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and News Corporation (ASX:NWS) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Here's what a Joe Biden victory would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

What would a possible Joe Biden presidency mean for the share market and ASX shares? Here are some areas to…

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All eyes on ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price Monday after acquisition bid

| Daryl Mather

The ReadyTech share price will be one to watch at the start of trading Monday after its latest acquisition bid.

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Why the Iress (ASX:IRE) share price has surged over 12% this week

| Aaron Teboneras

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price has been a stellar performer this week following a positive market update.

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What happened with the Finbar (ASX:FRI) share price today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Finbar Group Limited (ASX: FRI) share price edged higher today following an update on its Civic Heart project.

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Bellevue Gold's (ASX:BGL) share price leaps 9% to new record highs

| Bernd Struben

The Bellevue Gold share price charged higher today, up 10.16% higher at the close of trade. We take a look…

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The New Energy Solar (ASX:NEW) share price jumped 12% higher this week

| Daryl Mather

The new Energy share price has shot up by 12% over the week. Recently it concluded a review and is…

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ASX 200 rises again on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Friday. Both News Corp (ASX:NWS) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) grew more…

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Follow the money: Executive moves in ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

Every week many ASX shares have sudden vacancies or fill gaps with people they have been searching for. Here are…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: DigitalX (ASX:DCC) shares surge on quarterly update

| Sebastian Bowen

The DigitalX Ltd (ASX: DCC) share price is surging by more than 18% today. Here's why this blockchain company is…

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The ASX 200 shares rocketing on takeovers, upgrades and low interest rates

| Daryl Mather

A number of ASX 200 shares have seen high share price growth today. This includes a selection of gold companies,…

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Eureka (ASX:EGH) share price climbs higher on AGM update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eureka Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: EGH) share price has climbed higher today following the release of its AGM.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 technology shares are again racing higher

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX 200 technology shares are again charging higher, following similar patterns of outperformance in global share markets.

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Top ASX fundie says US election result is 'nirvana' for share market

| Sebastian Bowen

The US election results have made one ASX fund manager very happy indeed. In fact, Magellan's Hamish Douglass thinks this…

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Share Market News

Buddy Technologies (ASX:BUD) share price down 10% as suspension lifted

| Chris Chitty

The Buddy share price was lower today after a suspension was lifted on the company's shares due to a legal…

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Cheap Shares

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The embattled Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is finally catching a break as it surged 8% to…

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Share Market News

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price rallies 16% on takeover rumours

| Daryl Mather

The Tabcorp share price has rallied over 16% so far in today's trading. This is due to rumours of private…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) to replace airport service desks with kiosks, app

| Tony Yoo

Airline continues its post-COVID-19 cost-cutting drive, but how will customers feel when there are delays and cancellations at the terminal?

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Share Market News

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is soaring 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is soaring today following the release a positive market announcement.

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Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price rising after strong Q1 results

| Daryl Mather

The Amcor share price has lifted this morning after the company delivered solid results for the first quarter of FY21

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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price under pressure after 32% profit drop

| Daryl Mather

The Macquarie share price is up slightly in early trade. The bank has beaten guidance, but still reported a 32%…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price lower on weak update

| Lina Lim

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price opened lower on Friday following a weaker quarterly update due to its Victoria-weighted…

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Technology Shares

OFX (ASX:OFX) and WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share prices rally on new partnership

| Brendon Lau

The OFX Group Ltd Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX: OFX) share price jumped after it struck its largest enterprise partnership…

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ACCC investigates shareholder of ASX company

| Tony Yoo

The competition watchdog starts probe into whether a company buying up 35% of iSelect should really be doing that. Simples.

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Share Market News

Why the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price has jumped 8%

| Aaron Teboneras

The News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price has shot up 7.88% in early trade today following the release of its…

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Melbourne man found guilty of lying to ASX

| Tony Yoo

He was caught trying to manipulate ASX IPO requirements. Now he's disqualified from managing corporations for 5 years and $30,000…

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All eyes on the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price after Q1 results

| Daryl Mather

The REA share price is on watch today after the company's release of its FY21 first quarter report. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Austal (ASX:ASB) share price on watch after vessel delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price will be on watch this morning following a positive announcement from the shipbuilder…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 shoots 1.3% higher on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.2% on Thursday. A highlight was big 4 bank National Australia Bank…

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When 'cutting rates' doesn't mean what you think it means

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here's a red hot question for the Big 4 banks: Why haven’t you passed on the cash rate cuts to…

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Why the Encounter Resources (ASX:ENR) share price is up today

| Bernd Struben

The Encounter Resources share price has shrugged off concerns of Chinese copper restrictions to gain 3% on today's drilling announcement.

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ASX stock of the day: CogState (ASX:CGS) shares up 24%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Cogstate Ltd (ASX: CGS) shares are surging today, up close to 20%. Here's why this company has been moving so…

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Why the Synlait (SM1) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) share price is trading lower today following the release of a manufacturing supply agreement.

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Why the Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is up more than 13% this week

| Bernd Struben

The Stockland share price is a on a tear, up 3.1% in intraday trading and up 13.1% so far this…

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