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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

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price crashes 21% lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is crashing lower on Monday after listing on the ASX boards following its IPO...

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price jumps 16% on takeover bid

| Chris Chitty

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price soared this morning after the company announced an official takeover bid from Coca Cola European…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Coca-Cola Amatil rockets on takeover approach, Westpac's $1.2bn earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, CSR, Link, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is swinging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) share price is surging 4.4% higher today following the release of its trading update and…

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Share Gainers

5 ASX tech shares that could be the next WAAAX stocks

| Rhys Brock

Here, I take a closer look at the next generation of up-and-coming ASX tech shares vying to become the new…

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Share Gainers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher on Monday morning following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

Is Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Despite a recent selloff, there is still plenty for growth investors to like about ASX furniture ecommerce company Temple &…

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Share Market News

Market crash 2020 alert: Buying today's cheap stocks could make you a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks today after the market crash may lead to high returns in my view. It could even increase…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 36% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after announcing a major agreement with Japan's Eisai...

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Share Market News

5 major ASX 200 events this week

| Daryl Mather

ASX 200 companies continue their AGMs this week, including Q1 results. This is an overview of major events in equities…

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Share Market News

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price fell 4% last week. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan (ASX: MFG) share price dropped 4% last week, with analysts critical of the company's stake in a start…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing lower on Monday after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Market News

What zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria means for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares could be on the move in early trade as Victoria recorded zero new COVID-19 cases for the…

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Share Gainers

Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price sees explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Emerge share price has skyrocketed by 136% in a week after announcing 3 million pre-registrations for its new mobile…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) asset sales part of wealth sector transformation

| Daryl Mather

The trouble at AMP led to a portfolio review to consider asset sales across the business. Moreover, there are many…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) in $10 billion takeover bid

| Daryl Mather

News is breaking that Coca-Cola Amatil may be subject to a deal worth up to $10 billion with an announcement…

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after cash earnings update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX snaps winning streak… just

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why investing money in the best shares at cheap prices can help you to make $1 million

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares after the market crash could allow you to access low valuations. Over time, they may improve…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Why the Laneway Resources (ASX:LNY) share price popped 14% higher today

| Bernd Struben

While the All Ords slid lower today, Laneway Resources' share price went the other way, gaining 14%. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Finbar (ASX:FRI) share price is moving today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Finbar Group Limited (ASX: FRI) share price was up and down today following the completion of its Riverena apartments.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was mixed today, it finished down 0.1%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was mixed today. It finished down 0.1%, though the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price…

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Share Market News

Why AREITs like this one stand to gain from the rapid growth of e-commerce

| Bernd Struben

A lot of focus has been put on the gains of successful ASX e-commerce shares. But more e-commerce also means…

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Share Market News

Why the Lark (ASX:LRK) share price is flying high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lark Distilling Co Ltd (ASX: LRK) share price is up 14.8% to an all-time high of $1.55 today on…

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Share Gainers

CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price rockets 62% higher following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The CleanSpace Holdings Limited (ASX:CSX) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following the completion of its IPO...

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Lows

Why the Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price nearly halved today

| Brendon Lau

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price crashed by nearly half on Friday, but don't panic as the fall…

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Share Market News

What's pushing the Buddy Technologies (ASX:BUD) share price up today?

| Bernd Struben

While the All Ords are slipping, the Buddy Technologies share price is up more than 3% in afternoon trading. Here's…

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Share Market News

Are these 2 ASX commodity shares ready to ride 2 booming trends?

| Bernd Struben

Here's why I think OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) and 1 other are ASX commodity shares in the buy zone…

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Share Market News

The Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price surged 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) share price surged 10% higher after completing its IPO on Friday...

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Technology Shares

Is the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price in the buy zone today?

| Rhys Brock

Despite a recent trading dip, here's why I think there is still plenty to recommend about the Megaport Limited (ASX:…

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Share Market News

The Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is flat despite major acquisition

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has fallen flat today following an announcement to expand its Australian support business.

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