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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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Share Market News

Seven Group share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

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

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Betmakers share price on watch as revenues rocket 39%

| Ken Hall

The Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price is on watch after reporting a 39% jump in revenue amid…

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Share Market News

Steadfast share price on watch as dividends jump 13%

| Ken Hall

The Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) share price is on watch after increasing dividends and projecting further growth in FY21.

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Jumbo Interactive share price on watch after signing Tabcorp deal

| Ken Hall

The Jumbo Interactive share price is one to watch after inking a 10-year deal with a fellow Aussie wagering group,…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Rhipe share price dives 13% as FY20 results fail to impress

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe share price went in freefall today after failing to impress investors with its FY20 results. Here we take…

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ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rises as COVID-19 case numbers fall

| Matthew Donald

ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rose 4.6% last week, which is one of the highest increases in the last three months.

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Spark Infrastructure share price edges higher on solid results

| Daryl Mather

The Spark Infrastructure share price edged higher as the conpany confirmed a high yield distribution payment following strong results.

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Tinybeans share price soars 21% on new contract wins

| Matthew Donald

The Tinybeans share price soared after the signing of $1 million in big brand contracts including big technology giants Apple…

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ASX 200 rises, Bingo jumps after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose 0.5% today, the Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price went up 12.8% after reporting.

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Share Gainers

Today's strong performance sees Webjet's share price leap 31% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Online travel agent Webjet's share price closed up 4.2% today, delivering more than a 31% gain to shareholders so far…

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Coronavirus News

Qantas to cut 2,420 more jobs

| Tony Yoo

In addition to the 6,000 already to be terminated, in-house ground crew roles are to be outsourced as part of…

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Share Gainers

Stockland share price jumps over 6% following solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price was one of the strongest performers on the ASX 200 on Tuesday…

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Mosaic Brands share price crashes on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Mosaic Brands share price has crashed today after the release of FY20 results showing a significant drop in earnings.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price leaps 7% today after 3 broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is up by 7% today, boosted by 3 broker upgrades that like the buy now, pay…

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Share Gainers

People Infrastructure share price jumps 8% higher on strong FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX:PPE) share price is jumping higher after delivering a strong result in FY 2020...

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The latest ASX stocks that brokers just upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There’s value still left to be uncovered in this raging bull market as leading brokers just upgraded these ASX stocks…

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ASX stock of the day: NZME share price rockets 41% higher as profits jump more than 200%

| Kate O'Brien

The NZME Limited share price has rocketed 41% higher after the media company revealed a 217% increase in profits.

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Share Gainers

AUB Group share price storms higher on strong profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The AUB Group Ltd (ASX:AUB) share price is storming higher on Tuesday after recording its strongest profit growth in seven…

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Share Market News

Pro-Pac Packaging share price leaps 6% higher on FY20 results and dividend news

| Matthew Donald

The Pro-Pac Packaging share price has leapt more than 6% higher today following the release of a strong FY20 result…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Nitro Software share price down 8% following half year results

| Bernd Struben

The Nitro Software share price is under pressure following the company's results for the half year ended June 30 2020.…

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Bingo Industries share price surges on 196% boost in profit

| Kate O'Brien

The Bingo Industries Limited share price has leapt more than 12% after the waste management company revealed a 196% increase…

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Rural Funds share price rises on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Rural Funds share price has increased after delivering solid FY20 results driven by its expansion and independent valuations of assets.

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Share Market News

Oil Search share price rises after interim half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Oil Search share price was higher today after the company released its interim result for the half year to…

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The Scentre Group share price is up today. Here's why

| Daryl Mather

Despite damage inflicted on shopping centres by the coronavirus pandemic, the Scentre Group reveals it is well-positioned for future growth

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Share Market News

This rising sentiment is spurring the share market's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Technology share prices in US markets and on the ASX are again breaking record highs on rising sentiment. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, MNF Group, Nanosonics, & Seven West Media are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Starpharma share price bolts 14% on COVID-19 nasal spray

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Starpharma share price has bolted more than 14% after the company provided an update on its nasal spray for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: Big four banks storm higher, Blackmores disappoints, Xero acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Nanosonics share price is taking a steep dive today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price is under pressure today, after the medical technology company released its full-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, BINGO, Scentre, & Westpac shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Alumina share price jumps 6% on half year results

| Matthew Donald

The Alumina share price is rising following a rosier outlook due to a supply disruption in Brazil helping offset a…

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Ampol share price falls as it releases half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Ampol share price dropped lower today as half year financial results reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the transport…

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Western Areas share price charges higher after delivering strongest profit in 7 years

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after delivering its strongest full year profit…

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Hub24 share price tumbles despite a big profit and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price fell this morning even after it reported an increase in profits and dividend…

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Share Fallers

MNF share price sinks lower despite record profit result

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a record profit…

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Share Market News

Propel Funeral Partners share price rising following FY20 Results

| Matthew Donald

The Propel Funeral Partners share price is on the rise this morning following the company's release of resilient earnings in…

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Share Market News

Xero share price hits record high following $80 million Waddle acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing the $80 million acquisition of Waddle...

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Seven West Media share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full…

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