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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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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

Why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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What you need to know about the surge in the NSX (ASX:NSX) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Nsx Ltd (ASX: NSX) share price more than doubled after the alternative stock exchange operator posted its quarterly update.

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Share Fallers

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price sinks 12% lower following COVID-19 test update

| James Mickleboro

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX:ADO) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday following the release of an update on its COVID-19…

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Share Gainers

Why the Orora (ASX:ORA) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price is leading the way on the ASX 200 on Wednesday with an…

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Share Market News

Lazy landlords: why I'd buy REITs to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying REITs today could lead to a relatively high passive income. They may also provide diversity and long-term growth potential…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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The ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is soaring 10% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price has soared today after a positive announcement on a new partnership deal.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price crashed 20% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price crashed 20% lower on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Will the outlook for ASX 200 shares stay bullish?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has gained 37% since the 23 March lows. And with an eye on further stimulus, could the…

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ASX 200 flat: Big four banks push higher, Afterpay drops, Megaport sinks 10%

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price tumbles 9% on robust Q1 performance

| Aaron Teboneras

The Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) share price may surprise shareholders today, dropping 9.33% despite positive first quarter results.

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Orora, Praemium, & Tabcorp shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Megaport, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price hits 16-month high

| Lina Lim

The Lynas share price hits a 16-month high and today's quarterly update continues to paint a positive picture for the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is surging higher on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price is tumbling lower following the release of a trading update at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Ava Risk Group (ASX:AVA) share price has rocketed 41% so far this week

| Glenn Leese

The Ava share price has soared more than 40% so far this week after the company announced a record breaking…

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Share Market News

Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is one to watch after the ASX infrastructure group's latest market update...

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EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price will be on watch today after its first quarter update revealed strong growth…

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 events to watch for this week

| Daryl Mather

The rest of the week will feature a number of interesting AGMs relating to some of the most newsworthy companies…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price and 2 other ASX stocks among latest broker "buy" ideas

| Brendon Lau

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price may not have been a star performer in the post COVID‐19 bounce, but that…

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Share Gainers

Why the Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price soared 24% Tuesday

| Daryl Mather

The Weebit share price has rocketed up today by 24% as invetor interest continues to grow in this Israeli semiconductor…

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Share Market News

BOD (ASX:BDA) share price soars 8% on product launch

| Daniel Ewing

The Bod share price was flying today as the company announced its entrance into the Netherlands market. We take closer…

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Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) delivering on FY21 strategy

| Daryl Mather

Centuria had a solid FY20 result despite difficult macro ecojnomic conditions. The highlight was a 52% increase in assets under…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) announces major payments expansion with Tap & Zip

| Bernd Struben

Zip's buy now pay later footprint just got a lot bigger with its new Tap & Zip. Despite this, the…

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Share Market News

Apiam (ASX:AHX) share price soars 12% on strong Q1 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Apiam Animal Health Ltd (ASX: AHX) share price has jumped today following the release of a positive Q1 update.

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McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price on watch on Wednesday after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday after the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 slid 0.72% lower today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished lower ?% today. It drifted lower despite positive updates from the buy now, pay…

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Up 20% today, what's driving the 8VI (ASX:8VI) share price?

| Daniel Ewing

The 8VI share price has rocketed dramatically up again today as the company continues its remarkable run. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sunland (ASX:SDG) share price rocketed 50% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sunland Group Limited (ASX:SDG) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing plans to sell off its assets and…

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price flat on Q3 FY20 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price has wobbled slightly before falling 0.1% today following the release of mixed…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 trading too high right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) too high right now? We have just seen the ASX 200 rise 6.7%…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Perpetual share price is sliding today as the company announced its results for the September quarter. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is sinking 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price has come under pressure and is sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

WISR (ASX:WZR) share price jumps higher on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has been a strong performer today following the release of a trading update.

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Share Market News

The Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is down slightly today. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price is down slightly after the property group delivered mixed Q1 results

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Share Market News

Why the Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is sliding today

| Bernd Struben

The Perseus Mining share price is down 4.7% in early afternoon trading. We take a look at the gold miner's…

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