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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 Market News

Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price edges up on positive FY20 results

| Daryl Mather

The Quickstep share price edged higher today on publication of its annual report. It reported a large rise in NPAT,…

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ASX 200 rises 1%, Cimic (ASX:CIM) up 8% on sale

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1%. One highlight was that the Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price went…

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Record Highs

Brokers believe these record high ASX stocks can run higher

| Brendon Lau

There are a number of ASX stocks that are testing record highs. While some look expensive, top brokers think others…

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Share Market News

Vection (ASX:VR1) share price lifts on partnership deal

| Daryl Mather

The Vection share price jumped 3% today on news of a partnership with an Italian software distributor.

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price crashed 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is crashing lower on Monday and is the worst performer on the…

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Share Market News

Are speculators driving today's 44% Ioupay (ASX:IOU) share price gains?

| Bernd Struben

The Ioupay share price is going skywards today, up 44% in late afternoon trading, earning a 'please explain' from the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price has shot up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is jumping today following a number of positive announcements.

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JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price testing all-time high today 

| Glenn Leese

The JB Hi-Fi share price is testing its all-time high today. The popular retailer has had a bumper 2020 and…

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Share Market News

Why Unibail's (ASX:URW) $15 billion reset plan could come unravelled

| Bernd Struben

After initially tanking on the announcement of its $14.9 billion reset plan, Unibail's share price rocketed higher. Now the plan's…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price reaches all-time high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price has reached an all-time high today following the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Technology Shares

Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price jumps on quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price surged to a one-month high this morning after it released its quarterly…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Crown sinks on AUSTRAC news, South32 & CIMIC storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and CIMC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares are making a splash in the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price flat despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is flat today despite the company's release of a positive update on its…

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, Crown, Opthea, & Zoono shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, South32, Tyro, and Uniti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX software company FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL) could light up the market in FY21

| Rhys Brock

The FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc (ASX:FCL) share price is already up 90% so far this year. But the best might…

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Share Gainers

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up 3% on solid Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price drops lower after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its third quarter update…

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Share Gainers

CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price 5% higher after agreeing to sell 50% of Thiess

| James Mickleboro

The CIMC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing the sale of 50% of its…

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Share Fallers

What happened to the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price?

| Rhys Brock

After surging to a new 52-week in September, the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price has collapsed dramatically recently. Let's look…

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Share Market News

New $259 million ASX tech player listing Thursday

| Tony Yoo

After 9 years as a startup, MyDeal.com.au is floating this week, making the new ASX tech's founder and early investor…

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Share Market News

Australian Pharmaceuticals (ASX:API) share price on watch after trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price will be on watch following the company's release of a trading update.

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Share Market News

How the RBA is refuelling this ASX bull market

| Brendon Lau

Investors have a lot more reason to be feeling confident about the ASX bull market as the RBA is rewarding…

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Share Market News

3 simple steps I'd take to find the best shares to buy right now

| Peter Stephens

Finding the best shares to buy today could be a worthwhile use of your time. It may lead to higher…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Promises of easy money push ASX 200 to post-crash high

| 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

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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52-Week Highs

Why HUB 24 (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are on form and scaling new heights right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) 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 Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

How investing money in bargain shares could help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying bargain shares today could lead to impressive returns over the long run. It could even help to bring your…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is up 16% today

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines share price is up 16% today following the company's ASX release announcing a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

3 shares with intelligent fanatics I would invest in today

| Daryl Mather

Intelligent fanatics is a term coined by Charlie Munger, of Berkshire, for leaders who are able to build successful and…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Tyro (ASX:TYR) up on merchant deal

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.5% today. But the Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price went up on…

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Share Market News

How ASX 200 investors can collect a rent check from Bunnings Warehouses

| Bernd Struben

Most Australians will have visited a Bunnings Warehouse, and not just for their snags. Here's the ASX REIT share collecting…

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay's (ASX:APT) Nick Molnar is embracing the fashion world

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason the Afterpay share price makes headline news most every day. And founder Nick Molnar intends to keep…

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