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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Why Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is falling off a cliff today

| Aaron Teboneras

Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) has revised its FY21 guidance, sending shares in the nickel miner plummeting 17.74% to $1.92.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 broker updates after quarterly earnings season

| Lina Lim

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) are among 5 ASX 200 shares to receive broker updates…

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Share Gainers

Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) share price rockets 90% higher after its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd (ASX:NGS) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after completing its IPO...

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Share Market News

It's not just Aussie Millennials driving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price to new records

| Bernd Struben

Afterpay's share price hit a fresh record high on Wednesday. But it's more than just Aussie Millennials driving investor demand.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ) share price explodes on takeover offer

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the iCar Asia Ltd (ASX: ICQ) share price is rocketing today. Hint: it has something to do with…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price is up 125% in 3 days

| Lina Lim

The Credit Clear Pty Ltd (ASX: CCR) share price has run 125% following its IPO this week. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price slammed after quarterly report

| Lina Lim

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is up 1000% this year but its quarterly report may have stifled its…

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Record Highs

Here's why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price hit a record high on Friday after upgrading its guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Market News

How ASX investors can capture these 'billionaire trends'

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason you keep reading about certain ASX investment trends. They've helped make these billionaires even richer.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Fortescue, JB Hi-FI, & ResMed shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is falling 18% lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is sinking more than 18% lower today following the company's release of…

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Share Market News

The rationale behind the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) takeover bid

| Miles Wu

Coca-Cola Amatil has received a $9.3 billion takeover offer from Coca-Cola European Partners. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% today

| Lina Lim

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% following strong quarterly results. Here's the run down.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: ResMed smashes expectations, AMP surges on takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bigtincan, Bubs, Carsales, & Western Areas are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday....

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Share Market News

Could this finally save the Myer (ASX:MYR) share price?

| Daryl Mather

The Myer share price has responded well to the resignation of chair, Garry Hounsell. Yet, major shareholders still want more…

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price tumbles lower on sales drop and cash burn

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why I'd stop saving and start buying dividend stocks today to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer higher returns than savings accounts in my view. They may also deliver stronger growth in the…

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) busted raising credit limit for problem gambler

| Tony Yoo

The customer self-reported his issues but the ASX banking giant kept pumping up his access to debt. Now CBA is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price charges higher on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is shooting higher on Friday following the release of its third quarter update this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher today

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher this morning after it confirmed takeover rumours…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Limited (ASX:APT) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX retail investors 'dumb money'?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX retail investors are often called 'dumb money' But some interesting insights from 2020 so far might turn this assumption…

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Share Fallers

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price tumbles lower on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is sinking lower again on Thursday after releasing its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price gained today as the ASX 200 fell

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price was up 1.6% in trading today, bucking the wider market selloff. Here's why shares are heading…

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Share Market News

Down 4% in 10 days: Is it time to buy ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy up S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares after the index has fallen 4% in 10…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1.6%, ANZ (ASX:ANZ) reports FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank 1.9% today, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) reported its FY20 result.

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Share Market News

Byron Energy (ASX:BYE) rigs evacuated as hurricane Zeta approaches

| Chris Chitty

The Byron Energy share price fell today after the company announced that it had evacuated 2 assets in the Gulf…

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Share Market News

$14 trillion investor alliance warns Aussie mining companies

| Tony Yoo

Believe it or not, they actually needed to be told to stop blowing up historically significant 46,000-year-old sites.

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Share Market News

Here's how BrainChip (ASX:BRN) performed in the third quarter

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price avoided the market selloff on Thursday after releasing its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Fluence (ASX:FLC) share price is up 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX: FLC) share price is surging higher today, putting it at the top of the All…

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Share Market News

The shares to buy for 3 different US election outcomes

| Tony Yoo

Here are some tips for which shares and sectors might be attractive depending on who takes the White House and…

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Healthcare Shares

The Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price edges down on Q1 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price has edged 1.9% lower today following the release of its Q1 results.

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Share Market News

Is inflation back in black? Here's what it means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apparently, inflation is back in black and back into positive territory Here's what that means for the economy and for…

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Share Fallers

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price tumbles lower following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has come under pressure following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Market News

The Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is flying today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Metalstech Ltd (ASX: MTC) share price is flying 10% higher today as the company strikes gold at its Sturec…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares poised to rocket when the world reopens

| Bernd Struben

Already suffering from a supply glut, the pandemic smashed these ASX 200 companies' share prices. But when the world reopens...

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Share Fallers

Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price drops lower following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower on Thursday despite the release of a reasonably positive Q1…

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