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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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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

DWS (ASX:DWS) share price rockets 31% on HCL acquisition deal

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders will be celebrating tonight after the DWS share price surged on news that HCL Technologies intends to acquire the…

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Share Gainers

All-time high! Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is soaring today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Baby Bunting Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is at an all-time high today. But are BBN shares…

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Share Market News

Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price edges lower on compulsory takeover news

| Chris Chitty

The Praemium share price edged lower today after the company announced it would make a compulsory acquisition for shares in…

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Share Market News

Two ASX infrastructure shares to buy before the October budget

| Bernd Struben

Why these ASX infrastructure shares are in the buy zone ahead of the government's 6 October budget cash splash

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Share Fallers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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What you need to know about Tyro's share price roller coaster today

| Brendon Lau

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is recovering from its morning fall after it provided its latest weekly…

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Share Fallers

Why Byron Energy, Clover, DEXUS, & Webjet shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Byron Energy Ltd (ASX:BYE) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on the ASX today...

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Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is up 2% after the cloud channel company announced it was buying a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could take off in FY21

| Rhys Brock

Many ASX tech shares have seen their share prices spike during COVID-19 - but here are three I think can…

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Coronavirus News

ASX shares to buy for post COVID-19 profits

| Daryl Mather

Millions of Australians will have spare cash due to a constraint on international travel. Here are some ASX shares likely…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.5%: Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) update, Magellan (ASX:MFG) makes Barrenjoey investment

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on making moves on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

Can Macquarie Telecom (ASX: MAQ) become the next NextDC?

| Rhys Brock

With heavy investment in expanding its data centre capacity, could the Macquarie Telecom share price one day become the next…

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, Rhipe, & Senex shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) shares are among the best performers on the ASX on…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX growth ETFs to add to your portfolio

| Rhys Brock

Investing in these three ASX growth ETFs can instantly diversify your portfolio and give you exposure to future macro growth…

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Share Gainers

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price surges higher on strong sales and profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is surging higher on Monday following the release of a positive update...

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Share Market News

ASX shares Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) needs to survive

| Daryl Mather

Tesla cannot continue to grow without ASX shares that mine materials for lithium batteries. The scale will need as much…

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price pushes higher on business update

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is charging higher on Monday after the release of a business update by…

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Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price slides lower after investing in Barrenjoey

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is trading lower today after announcing a major investment in Barrenjoey...

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Share Market News

Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) share price lower after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is edging lower on Monday after naming its new CEO...

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Share Market News

The 3 best ASX shares to buy before October

| Daryl Mather

Here are three of the best ASX shares to buy if you want to capitalise on changes in economic conditions…

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Share Market News

These 4 ASX shares have grown more than 100% this year

| Daryl Mather

While everyone has been investing in BNPL shares, plenty of other ASX shares have seen their share prices rise by…

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) shares up 72% in a week

| Daryl Mather

EcoGraf ASX shares are one of the few listed Australian miners focused on graphite, the material for lithium battery anodes.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 snaps 4 week losing 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

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX technology stocks to buy during this global tech sell-off

| Brendon Lau

Technology darlings have been leading the global market sell-off and have put investors on edge. But the shake-up may be…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as sells 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

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

I would buy the 3 ASX shares in this article for growth and income including ingredients business Clover Corporation Limited…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU) and these ASX 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

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and these ASX shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.3%, gold miners keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.3% today. However, gold miners like Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) went up again.

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Share Market News

Cardiex (ASX:CDX) share price rises 6% on new patent

| Daniel Ewing

The Cardiex share price closed higher today as it was announced the company has recieved a new patent. We take…

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Share Market News

Aussies trading this US share 5700% more than Uber

| Tony Yoo

It's not just US investors going crazy for Snowflake. Remarkable numbers are coming out of Australia for the new technology…

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Share Market News

5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price falls on takeover update

| Daniel Ewing

The 5G network share price is falling today as the company provided the market with an update in its takeover…

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 12% from Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

The Pilbara Minerals share price has gained 12% over the past 3 trading days. We take a look at what's…

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52-Week Lows

Why the Purifloh (ASX:PO3) share price crashed to a 2-year low today

| Brendon Lau

The Purifloh Ltd (ASX: PO3) share price tumbled to a near two-year low today after it announced the sudden resignation…

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Share Market News

Coppermoly (ASX:COY) share price up 355% before trading halt

| Chris Chitty

The Coppermoly share price soared today before the company entered a trading halt this morning pending a response to an…

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