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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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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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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 sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Where to now for the ASX energy shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices tanked in the wake of COVID-19, and with them went some major players in the energy sector. So…

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What do you do after record share price gains?

| Bernd Struben

Fuelled by stimulus and investors' renewed optimism the bull market charges on. But what do you do after reaping big…

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Share Market News

The Pointsbet share price rocketed 118% in August and our in-house pro says it's still a long-term buy

| Bernd Struben

The Pointsbet share price gained 118% last month putting the share price up 170% in 2020. But it could run…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Telstra share price fell 15% in August

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price fell 15% in August. Should you buy, hold or sell Telstra shares…

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Zip and Brainchip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue share price went backward in August

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price went backwards in the month of August, falling by 2.53%. What…

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Share Market News

These ASX stocks at earnings risks as the Aussie is forecast to hit US80 cents

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar surged to more than two-year high. That’s bad news for many S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks.

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Former BlueScope exec pleads guilty to inciting false evidence

| Tony Yoo

Former Bluescope exec, Jason Ellis, told colleagues to lie to the ACCC about conversations they had with other steel companies.

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Share Gainers

Why Lendlease, Redbubble, SeaLink, & Starpharma shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 down 1.7%: Afterpay sinks on PayPal news, QBE sacks its CEO, bank shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, Helloworld, & QBE shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Aerometrex share price crashes 6% on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex share price has fallen lower this morning despite the company releasing reasonably strong results in its FY20 report.

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Zip share price drops lower despite completing QuadPay acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite announcing the successful completion of its QuadPay…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Zip shares sink lower after PayPal announces Pay in 4 BNPL product

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are sinking lower on Tuesday after PayPal announced a buy now…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price rockets to record high on DEP remdesivir COVID-19 news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher today after announcing the development of DEP remdesivir...

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Share Market News

QBE share price tumbles lower after shock CEO sacking

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after the shock sacking of its CEO...

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Share Gainers

Why the Zip Co share price rocketed 54% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price was a very strong performer in August and rocketed a massive 54% higher.…

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Share Market News

2 financial services for the fiscal cliff

| Daryl Mather

With most COVID-related government support ending or changing later this month, people will need financial services for short term credit.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Fallers

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy after a 14% slump in August?

| Ken Hall

Why the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price could be back in the buy zone after slumping 14%…

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Share Market News

3 market-beating ASX blue-chip shares

| Daryl Mather

Most blue-chip shares in the S&P/ASX 20 Index (ASX: XTL) have had negative returns over the past year. However, these…

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price jumped 33% in August: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire again in August and zoomed 33% higher. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Helloworld share price on watch as profit slumps

| Ken Hall

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is on watch after the Aussie travel group reported a $70 million…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.2%, Scentre soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.2% today. One of the highlights today was the Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Kogan shares 5 months ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has been both volatile and lucrative in 2020 so far. Are Kogan shares…

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Share Market News

Rumble Resources share price up 9% on acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Rumble Resources share price is up today after the company announced it will acquire 100% of the Western Queen…

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Share Fallers

Event share price drops lower after COVID-19 smashes FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price dropped lower on Monday after revealing a big COVID-19 hit…

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Share Market News

The Mosaic Brands share price surges 21% on lease deal

| Bernd Struben

The Mosaic Brands share price has surged today on news the specialty fashion retailer has clinched a new lease agreement

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is crashing lower on Monday. Here's why the lithium miner is the worst performer…

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The Weebit share price has doubled in a week.

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) share price has surged more than 165% in the past week. Here’s why shares…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price return to its all-time high?

| Aaron Teboneras

While COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the world economy, investors may be wondering if the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)…

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Share Market News

Amaysim share price down following FY20 results and divestment announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Amaysim share price is lower today after the subscription mobile service provider released its FY20 results and this announcement.

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Downer EDI share price lifts on NBN deal

| Toby Thomas

Engineering contractor Downer EDI (ASX: DOW) announced a new deal with the NBN this morning. Here's a closer look at…

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Share Market News

Forbidden Foods share price doubles after completing its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Forbidden Foods Limited (ASX:FFF) share price doubled in value on its first day on the ASX boards. Here's what…

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Share Market News

DroneShield shares surge then flatten on new government orders

| Nikhil Gangaram

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) shares surged more than 14% in early trade following an announcement from the company.

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Mali Lithium share price explodes 25% on acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Mali Lithium share price has rocketed higher today after the company announced the acquisition of the Morila gold mine…

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