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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Link Administration share price slides 6% on "challenging" FY20

| Matthew Donald

The Link Administration share price has fallen by more then 6% this morning, after the company reported challenging trading conditions…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price drops lower on $31.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has come under pressure on Thursday after releasing its results and revealing a $31.6…

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Ramsay Health Care share price pushes higher following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing its full year results...

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Air New Zealand reports first loss in 18 years as pandemic bites

| Kate O'Brien

The Air New Zealand Limited share price is on watch this morning after the airline reported a loss in its…

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Appen share price on watch after delivering a strong half year result and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results for…

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Flight Centre share price on watch after FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Flight Centre share price is on watch this morning after releasing its FY20 results and announcing a $849 million…

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City Chic share price on watch after FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The City Chic share price is on watch after the womenswear retailer revealed strong revenue growth in its full year…

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Woolworths share price on watch following FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch after it posted a decline in profits during FY…

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3 ASX shares to turn $10,000 into $100,000

| Daryl Mather

Turning $10,000 into $100,000 in ASX shares needs a compound growth rate of ~30%. I believe these 3 companies are…

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Accent share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Accent share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We take…

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Afterpay share price in focus after stellar FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch today after the release of another very strong full year…

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2 top ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) and this top ASX share performed in FY 2020...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Reece share price on watch after delivering solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) share price will be on watch after it delivered solid growth in FY 2020 despite the…

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Platinum share price on watch after FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the after hours release of…

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ASX 200 drops 0.7%, Zip rises 27.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) declined 0.7%. However, the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price jumped 27.5% today after launching…

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Australian Ethical share price rises after reporting record inflows

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (ASX: AEF) share price is up more than 4% today after the company reported its…

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Coronavirus News

ASX giants say cutting staff hours will save jobs

| Tony Yoo

Employer body welcomes new JobKeeper rules, while unions reluctantly accept in light of the COVID-19 recession.

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Why Codan's share price has leapt 33% higher so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Codan Limited's share price has gained more than 33% so far in August. We take a look at what's driving…

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Ridley share price flat after annual result

| Chris Chitty

Investors showed little interest in the Ridley share price today after the livestock feed producer released its financial results for…

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Share Gainers

Moneyme share price rockets 21% higher on strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price rocketed as much as 21% higher on Wednesday following the release of its FY…

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Share Gainers

Objective Corp share price rockets to record high on strong FY 2020 result and positive outlook

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price stormed to a record high this afternoon after revealing a strong FY 2020…

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Japara Healthcare shares sink on $292 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Japara Healthcare Ltd share price has fallen 4% today after the aged care provider revealed a $292 million loss.

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Lovisa share price falls as fashion retailer reports sharp drop in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares have fallen more than 3% today after the retailer released its full year results.

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What's sent WiseTech's share price up 36% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Logistics software provider WiseTech Global's share price has gained more than 36% so far in August. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Polynovo share price sinks lower despite doubling sales in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is dropping notably lower on Wednesday despite doubling its sales in FY 2020...

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2 top ASX shares I would buy now for shareholder value and dividend growth

| Aaron Teboneras

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and one other are top ASX shares in the buy zone right now.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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New research sheds light on consumer spending outlook

| Bernd Struben

New research from AMP Capital's Econosights provides revealing insights into the outlook for Australian consumer spending.

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

| James Mickleboro

Hydrix Ltd (ASX:HYD) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bravura, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Whitehaven Coal share price crashes to 52 week low following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Whitehaven Coal share price plunged more than 12% lower today after the company released it results for the 2020…

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'Destroyed': AMP faces more sexual harassment allegations

| Tony Yoo

A former junior staffer alleges systemic molestation, bullying and silencing at the investment giant.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 into Zip shares in March, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

How much would a $10,000 investment in Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares in March be worth today? And are…

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ASX 200 down 1.25%: Big four banks tumble, Cleanaway impresses, Whitehaven disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Cardno shares tank 11% despite beating guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) share price has tanked more than 11% in early trade despite the company beating guidance…

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Flexigroup share price in trade halt ahead of capital raise

| Toby Thomas

Trade in the Flexigroup share price has halted today after the buy now, pay later provider announced FY20 results and…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Cleanaway, Worley, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Jumbo share price drops lower on flat FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its full year results for…

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Zip share price surges 20% on eBay partnership

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price has soared by 20% in morning trade following the company's announcement of a new major partnership…

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