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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

Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Clinuvel, Mesoblast, & Uniti shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price surges higher on revised OptiComm (ASX:OPC) takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is surging higher after improving its takeover offer for rival telco OptiComm Ltd…

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Share Market News

Have we reached "peak" Afterpay (ASX:APT) as its US website growth stalls?

| Brendon Lau

There are few other stocks that have attracted as much love and loathing as the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share…

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Coronavirus News

Are telco shares winners now that everyone's staying home?

| Tony Yoo

Telstra and TPG shares are struggling. So are they bargains with Australians now using home and mobile internet like there's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price zoomed 12.5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price was on fire on Monday night. Here's why the electric vehicles company's shares…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is storming higher on Tuesday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price charges higher on French Rugby deal

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a deal with the…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares just hit new lows

| James Mickleboro

Here's why AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares have fallen to new lows this week...

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Share Market News

2 high quality ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for income investors right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 rises by 0.7%, Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) shares dumped

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen by 0.7%. One highlight was the Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price…

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NAB (ASX:NAB) penalised $57.5 million for ripping off customers

| Tony Yoo

Two wealth management businesses in the big bank charged $105 millon of fees without providing any service in return.

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Flexigroup (ASX:FXL) launches humm in New Zealand

| Aaron Teboneras

Flexigroup advised the market it has launched its humm product in New Zealand, following the success of Oxipay.

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Ecograf (ASX:EGR) responds to ASX price query after shares rocket 51%

| Bernd Struben

ASX battery minnow Ecograf saw its share price soar 51% today, and responds to a please explain query from the…

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Share Market News

The Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price leaps almost 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Mayne Pharma share price is surging higher today, up 7.58% in late afternoon trading. Are investors sensing value?

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Share Market News

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price has now fallen 45% in 2 weeks as air continues to go out of the BNPL sector

| Chris Chitty

The Sezzle share price has dropped over the last 2 weeks as investors become less enthusiastic about the BNPL sector.

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Share Market News

Althea (ASX:AGH) share price surges 11% on Canadian cannabis licence

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea share price has soared today following news that its wholly owned subsidiary will commence commeical operations in Canada.

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Share Gainers

Why the Avita (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher on Monday. Here's why the Avita share price is on…

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Share Market News

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price has plunged 63% today

| Chris Chitty

The Dimerix share price fell today after the company released results from the phase 2 study of its DMX-200 drug…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Citadel (ASX:CGL) share price rockets 39% higher on $450 million takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after revealed that it has received a takeover…

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Share Fallers

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price plummets 7% today. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price is tumbling today. Is this a buy, sell or hold opportunity for Cleanaway shares? We take…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

How this new red tape could send the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbling

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders in Afterpay and other ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares could get stung by more red tape.

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Share Fallers

Auscann (ASX:AC8) share price up 6% on phase I study results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price has smoked the market today, thanks to the results of its…

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Share Market News

ASX welcomes $180 million tech player on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Sydney company is already taking on the world, and retail investors are set to gain access this week.

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps on COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is storming higher on Monday after providing an update on its COVID-19 nasal…

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Share Market News

How the China rift could spur these ASX tech share prices to new records

| Bernd Struben

After posting stellar gains, ASX tech shares lost ground again last week. But here's why the outlook remains strong.

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Share Market News

3 warning signs for the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here are three warning signs that the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could underperform in the near term...

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is moving today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is up 2.85% to $3.25 in early morning trade after the shipbuilder bought…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Macquarie guidance disappoints, Cleanaway sinks on CEO behaviour reports

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, BrainChip, Rio Tinto, & Starpharma shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) could pull a shock move to end crisis

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders are still fuming even after 3 executives were sacked. But one massive change could bring permanent change to its…

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, De Grey, Macquarie, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

2 cheap small cap stocks

| Glenn Leese

Choosing cheap small cap stocks can be a real challenge. Here are two that I believe are showing more promise…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Fallers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price tumbled 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has come under pressure after announcing a $100 million capital raising...

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Share Gainers

Can IDP Education bounce back stronger after COVID-19?

| Rhys Brock

Prior to COVID-19 disruptions, FY20 was shaping up to be a breakout year for IDP Education Limited (ASX: IEL). But…

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Share Fallers

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price sinks lower on FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is sinking lower on Monday after providing guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Market News

3 booming ASX shares for the new space age

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX shares are playing an outsized role in the global space industry. Each high performing company is a…

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rockets 24% higher on Akida update

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher this morning after validating its AI technology...

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