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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Xplore Wealth share price surged to a 2-year high today on M&A fever

| Brendon Lau

It’s a bleak day for the ASX. But that didn’t stop the Xplore Wealth Ltd (ASX: XPL) share price from…

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Share Market News

Aldoro Resources (ASX:ARN) share price soars 137% on project update

| Chris Chitty

The Aldoro resources share price is soaring more than 137% higher today after the company announced an update to its…

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Coronavirus News

ATO: Stop using JobKeeper to pay for fat bonuses and dividends

| Tony Yoo

Taxpayer funds are to keep jobs alive during the COVID-19 crisis, not to boost the bottom line.

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Share Market News

Why the Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price is down today

| Daniel Ewing

The Esports Mogul (ASX: ESH) share price has crashed 7.69% lower today as the company announced its quarterly report. We…

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Share Market News

Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price jumps 8% on cyber security acquisition

| Lina Lim

The Archtis share price is up 8% today following the company's acquisition of a global information protection business. Here's the…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Total Brain (ASX:TTB) shares surge on massive revenue growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Total Brain Ltd (ASX: TTB) is our ASX stock of the day today. Here's why Total Brain shares are rocketing…

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Share Gainers

The Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price has rocketed 133% since its IPO this week

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Clear Pty Ltd (ASX:CCR) share price has rocketed a whopping 133% higher since listing on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

Why the Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price is dropping lower

| Daniel Ewing

The Bellevue share price is falling today amidst a wider market selloff after the company announced its quarterly report. We…

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ Bank, JB Hi-Fi, Northern Star, & SEEK shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are two of four sinking lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price dips on weak business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is stumbling today following the release of a trading update.

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Share Market News

The Seek Ltd (ASX:SEK) share price under attack by offshore shorter

| Lina Lim

The Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) share price slumped on Thursday. But this shorter report could be adding further insult to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.1%: ANZ cash earnings down 42%, SEEK slammed, HUB24 jumps

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, HUB24, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Coronavirus News

Yikes: World will owe 265% of GDP this year

| Tony Yoo

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded credit ratings for 22% of corporate and government issuers internationally. But don't panic, it says.

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Share Gainers

Why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is storming higher despite the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price is surging higher on Thursday despite the market selloff. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower despite record Q1 shipments

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is dropping lower on Thursday despite announcing record Q1 shipments...

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Share Market News

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price is edging 1.1% lower today, despite releasing a positive trading update for…

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Share Fallers

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is tumbling lower today despite the release of its Q1 update this morning...

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Share Fallers

Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price drops lower despite strong Q3 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) share price is dropping lower today after the market selloff offset its strong Q3 update...

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Share Market News

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price in focus amid acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be in focus today after announcing the acquisition of a controlling stake…

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Share Market News

Expert says buy these shares immediately if Joe Biden wins US election

| Tony Yoo

These are the shares that could return 11% in 3 months if Joe Biden and the Democrats take the White…

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price on watch after announcing Altura Mining acquisition plan

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price will be one to watch following the announcement of a game-changing acquisition plan...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch on Thursday following takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch on Thursday after releasing an update on its…

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Share Market News

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) among most popular US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla (TSLA) and Fastly (FSLY) were among the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price is up 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Champion Iron (ASX: CIA) share price rallied strongly today, gaining 5.6% to close at $3.17 per share. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is racing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is trading 9.5% higher today following the release of a positive market…

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Share Market News

These beaten-up shares are about to pick up: Moody's

| Tony Yoo

Which sector is set to see net operating income grow 3% over the next year or so? It's not what…

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Share Market News

Today was mixed for the ASX 200, ending 0.1% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was mixed today. It was down in early trade, but it finished up by 0.3%…

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Share Market News

Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price charged up 11% today

| Daryl Mather

The Vection share price has rocketed up today continuing from recent partnership agreements. Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

These could be the next ASX stocks to unlock value by selling assets

| Brendon Lau

Several ASX stocks have been trying to unlock value by divesting assets and we are likely to see more. The…

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Share Market News

3 key takeaway from the Medical Developments International AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday following its AGM...

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Share Market News

The Dampier Gold (ASX:DAU) share price surged up 87.5% today. Here's why.

| Chris Chitty

The Dampier Gold share price rocketed up today after the company announced a high grade strike at its Zuleika project.

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Share Fallers

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price drops lower despite positive AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite the release of a positive update at…

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Share Market News

Why the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price is rocketing 12% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Natural health company Blackmore's 12% share price gain puts it at the top of the ASX 200 companies today. We…

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Share Market News

West African (ASX:WAF) share price shoots up 9% on activities report

| Daryl Mather

The West African share price has had an explosive day on the share market after the company reported a solid…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday following a very strong trading update...

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Share Market News

After sliding 3% this week, is Sydney Airport's (ASX:SYD) share price a buy?

| Bernd Struben

It's been a tough year for ASX 200 travel shares. Sydney Airport is no exception. But after falling again this…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is edging 2.9% higher today following the release of its quarterly report for…

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Share Gainers

The ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is up 70% in 2020: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price has been on fire in 2020. Is it too late to buy the…

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