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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

The Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price has fallen 5% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX: 3DP) share price has dropped 5.15% today after the company released its quarterly results. Let's take…

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Share Market News

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price storms 7% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price has stormed higher today following a positive announcement before market open.

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Share Market News

Is the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price has fallen heavily from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, BHP, Pro Medicus, & Redbubble shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%: Big four banks rise, Pro Medicus jumps, miners charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, WiseTech, Zip, & Zoono shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is crashing 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is under pressure on Thursday following an update on the plans of a…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price shoots higher on "milestone" deal

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is shooting higher on the ASX 200 on Thursday after revealing a milestone…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) share price is on the move today following a Q1 update at its annual…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that could double your money in 5 years

| Daryl Mather

When trying to determine how long it will take an ASX share to double your original investment, there are a…

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Share Market News

Which ETFs attracted the most money this year?

| Tony Yoo

Which ETFs are investors flocking to in a crazy 2020? We break it down to see which investments are in…

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Share Market News

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price on watch after delivering stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after delivering explosive growth during the first quarter...

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Record Highs

Why Kogan (ASX:KGN) and this hot stock just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this hot ASX tech share just broke their records again....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Is Transurban's (ASX:TCL) share price 18% undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Why a 'return to normal' should see Transurban's share price gain 18% from today's levels. And it could gain far…

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Global Health (ASX:GLH) share price catches a rocket, up 74%

| Daryl Mather

The Global Health share price shot up today after the healthcare software developer announced a partnership with Asthma Australia

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Share Market News

Why the Clean TeQ (ASX: CLQ) share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Clean TeQ share price was higher today after the company released its report for the September quarter.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes lower, Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares rise

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished lower today. It was a busy day, one highlight was an AUSTRAC update from…

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Share Gainers

Are Seek (ASX: SEK) shares a good pick for long term investors?

| Miles Wu

The Seek share price has recently returned to its pre-COVID levels. Is it worth a closer look for long-term investors?

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Share Market News

Here's why the SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price has exploded today

| Daryl Mather

The SciDev share price has surged up 10.2% after posting strong quarterly results with a record $9.4 million in revenues.

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Share Market News

PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price moves higher on contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price has moved higher today following an announcement of a contract win.

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Share Market News

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price leaps 10% on this ASX announcement

| Bernd Struben

Here's why the Little Green Pharma share price is up 10% in late afternoon trading. We take a closer look…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is surging 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price has been a very strong performer on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here's why Medical Developments (ASX: MVP) share price has soared 12% today

| Chris Chitty

The Medical Developments share price has rocketed 11.8% today after the company announced a new executive lineup

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Share Market News

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price slumped despite new tourism campaign

| Brendon Lau

The Australian government is ramping up efforts to support the domestic holiday industry, but ASX travel stocks aren’t responding.

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Share Fallers

Why the Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

New WAM Alternative Assets LIC appoints portfolio manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX: BAF) is about to have some new owners. What does WAM's new portfolio…

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price firms as its UK hospitals reopen to private patients

| Brendon Lau

The Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX: RHC) share price gained ground after its UK hospitals were…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's why the Stemcell United (ASX:SCU) share price nearly doubled today

| Daryl Mather

A new joint venture has boosted the Stemcell share price by over 80% today. The new JV will focus on…

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Share Market News

The Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price has rocketed 11% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is storming higher today following the release of its Q1 FY21…

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price edges higher following acquisition

| Daryl Mather

The Bigtincan share price is edging higher today after the company announced completion of its acquisition of a sales enablement…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price broke its record high today

| Bernd Struben

If Afterpay shareholders needed anything else to celebrate this year, AUSTRAC just delivered it. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 16% today...

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Share Market News

Why the Clearview (ASX:CVW) share price is surging up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX: CVW) share price has climbed higher today following a positive update on its Q1 FY21…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a passive income with just $100 a month

| Peter Stephens

Making a generous passive income from dividend shares in older age may be possible through a regular modest investment, in…

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Share Market News

EML (ASX:EML) share price rockets up 8% on investor briefing

| Daryl Mather

The EML share price has jumped 8.5% after releasing an investor briefing on the company's performance, technology, and investment program

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Flight Centre, Whitehaven, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on…

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Share Market News

Why the Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price is up 8% today

| Chris Chitty

The Shaver Shop share price is almost 8% higher today after the company released a business update for the September…

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