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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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52-Week Lows

Why I'm watching the Blackmores (ASX: BKL) share price this year

| Ken Hall

The Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) share price has slumped to a 52-week low but is the Aussie supplements share a…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price rockets 46% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory share price has defied market sentiment and jumped higher today finishing up 46% higher at 7.3 cents

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ASX 200 drops over 2%, tech and oil fall

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped more than 2% today as ASX technology and oil businesses fall heavily as the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price fell 10% today

| Ken Hall

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) share price slumped 10.5% lower today as ASX shares were hit hard by…

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Share Market News

Why Brainchip (ASX:BRN) shares are topping the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price is once again topping the ASX charts today. But not for the…

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Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price tumbles 9%. Here's why it looks like a bargain

| Bernd Struben

After falling 9% in today's trade, the Graincorp share price could be a bargain as we head into the warmer…

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Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) share price falls as share purchase plan opens

| Chris Chitty

The Bubs Australia share price fell lower today after the company's retail share purchase plan opened to shareholders.

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Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is tanking today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX :LBY) share price is down more than 6% today. Are Laybuy shares a buy after…

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Share Market News

Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price rockets 19% on COVID test announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Anteotech share price is up nearly 19% today following the company's ASX announcement on progress with its COVID-19 rapid…

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Share Market News

Correction or crash for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this the start of a correction or market crash for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)? I don't think…

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2 ASX ETFs that can solve your income needs

| James Mickleboro

Why I think income investors ought to consider adding Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX:VHY) and this ETF to their…

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Share Market News

Why Althea (ASX:AGH) and these ASX cannabis shares are smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price and fellow cannabis companies are rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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FBR share price wobbles after completion of building pilot program

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR share price is wobbling after the company announced the completion of its building pilot program agreement with Archistruct.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top 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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Investing Strategies

'We could be heading for a lot of pain'

| Tony Yoo

Veteran investment executive Geoff Wilson tells shareholders to brace themselves and picks out the sector that's most in danger of…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is falling again

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is falling again today, now down more than 22% from its August high. So what's driving…

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Share Market News

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's what appears to be weighing down its…

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy this week

| Glenn Leese

There are over 2,000 companies listed on the ASX right now. Here are a few companies that I think make…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Afterpay, Nine, & PointsBet shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Tech share prices are down but not out. When should you buy?

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares led the way up and are currently leading the way down. Here's why long-term investors should view this…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.4%: Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Oil Search (ASX:OSH) sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price jumps 15% after ASX query

| Chris Chitty

The Brainchip share price is soaring today after the company responded to an ASX query yesterday about its share price…

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Codan, IPH, & Nufarm shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are two of four climbing notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

What are the odds that Tom Waterhouse makes a great investor?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who knows if Tom Waterhouse will be a good investor. But years of working as a bookie should give him…

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Share Market News

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price charges higher on major new contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has been a positive performer on Wednesday following the announcement of a major new…

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Share Market News

Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price runs lower on HY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price has moved lower after an early trade peak despite the release…

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Share Fallers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price tumbled 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price crashed 21% lower on Wednesday morning after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Market News

Dave Portnoy lost $700k overnight on plunging Nasdaq but remains "cool as the other side of the pillow"

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) may be tumbling lower but Dave Portnoy isn't panicking. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price just crashed 21% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price was sold off overnight and crashed 21% lower. Here's why the market darling's shares…

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Share Gainers

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price could boom in 2021

| Ken Hall

Can the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price continue to outperform the market in 2021 despite challenging conditions? We take a closer…

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Share Gainers

What is good about the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but what is there to like about the conglomerate this year?…

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Share Market News

Saudi oil price cut to hit ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

Saudi Arabia has cut its oil price to below the benchmark to try to win back market share. This will…

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Record Highs

Why BrainChip (ASX:BRN) and Recce (ASX:RCE) shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price and the Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price are on fire right now.…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update ahead…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Half of ASX 200 stocks at risk as China-Australia relations hit new low

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are yet to price in our souring relations with China even though more than half of the S&P/ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1%, CSL (ASX:CSL) leads the way

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by more than 1% today. It was led by the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Share Market News

Sims (ASX:SGM) share price tops ASX 200 leader's board, surging 8%

| Bernd Struben

The Sims share price leapt higher on open this morning and kept right on going. We look at why Sims…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think ASX investors should buy these international ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ASX ETF for international exposure this month...

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