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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Afterpay vs Zip, which is the better investment?

| Glenn Leese

Afterpay vs Zip. The question comes up time and again. From both a consumer and investor standpoint, we all want…

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With even Kogan (ASX:KGN) eyeing a return to the office, where next to invest?

| Bernd Struben

As states borders reopen and Victoria's lockdowns ease, the office market returns to the spotlight. Is this an opportunity for…

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Altium (ASX:ALU) updates market on restructure

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price is flat after the company announced a restructure. Could now be a good…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.6%, big 4 banks surge

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) soared 2.6%, the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 11.6% after last week’s decline.

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Why the Image Resources (ASX:IMA) share price is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral sand's mining company, Image Resources' share price took off today, at one point trading 9% higher. Here's why…

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Bank Shares

Top broker tipping turnaround in ASX big bank profit margins

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank stocks are on fire today! And a prediction by JPMorgan that their profit margins could improve will give…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price crashed 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) share price has crashed lower on Monday. Here's why the fuel retailer's shares are deep in the…

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Why today's NAB (ASX:NAB) share price gains could be just the beginning

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been a great year for the NAB share price or shareholders in Australia's big four banks. But that…

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Ignore the noise and focus on these ASX shares instead

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time for investors to ignore the noise, it's now. Keep your eyes on the horizon,…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ASX 200 up 2.3%: Big four banks charge higher, Qantas soars, energy shares jump

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Qantas, Santos, & Westpac shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Advance NanoTek, Macquarie Telecom, Nick Scali, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) and Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Could industrial REITs be the best ASX shares to buy for dividends?

| Lina Lim

Industrial REITs have been reliable and consistent ASX dividend shares to own amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why.

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3 ASX shares to watch closely

| Daryl Mather

The current conditions have opened doors for some ASX shares, but closed them for others. Here are the shares on…

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This ASX share soared 175% in September

| Daryl Mather

This under the radar ASX share is pioneering technologies that could revolutionise online clothing sales and many areas of personal…

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Leading broker upgrades Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price could be charging notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Why Trump catching COVID-19 could actually be a good thing for ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

News that the US President caught COVID-19 roiled global markets, but the shakeup is likely to be good thing for…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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What every business and household must know about JobKeeper, JobSeeker changes

| Bernd Struben

The government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs have proven a valuable lifeline to businesses and households. But changes are afoot…

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ASX 200 drops, Trump has COVID-19, Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) fell 1.4% on news that President Trump has COVID-19. The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price fell…

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ASX 200 crashes lower after President Trump tests positive for COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) crashed lower in afternoon trade after President Trump confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19...

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Insiders have been buying Jumbo (ASX:JIN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Will ASX media stocks get a $1.4 bn Google boost?

| Brendon Lau

ASX media stocks are falling today even as Google is planning on paying news makers US$1 billion ($1.4 billion) over…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX dividend shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price climbs higher on international delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek share price is climbing after the company announced it has completed the first international delivery of its XTclave…

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Retail Shares

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price edges higher on Sizzler update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Collins Foods share price has inched higher after announcing it will close its nine remaining Sizzler restaurants in Australia.

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Share Fallers

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is at a new 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has just hit a new 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity…

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Record Highs

Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price rockets to record high on acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after announcing an acquisition...

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Share Market News

Forget the tech boom, these ASX shares are primed for the recovery trade

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have garnered all the headlines lately. And for good reason. But these ASX shares look poised to deliver…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Fortescue, Mesoblast, & SeaLink shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price a good buy?

| Daryl Mather

Carsales.com is facing massive changes in laws and consumer behaviour but is the Carsales share price a good, long-term buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.95%: Mesoblast crashes lower on FDA update, Afterpay surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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