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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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Coles share price on watch after strong FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a strong full…

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Lendlease posts disappointing FY20 loss and strong forecast growth

| Daryl Mather

Construction giant LendLease posted a disappointing FY20 result, but revealed a strong strategic position for future growth. Could this be…

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Netwealth share price on watch as net profit surges 22%

| Ken Hall

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is on watch after reporting strong earnings growth in its FY20 annual…

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Cochlear share price on watch after COVID-19 profit collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price will be on watch today after reporting a collapse in profits because of the…

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Bluescope Steel shows strength amid 90% profit fall

| Daryl Mather

The Bluescope Steel share price saw a rise of over 2% on Monday after delivering a 90% reduction in FY20…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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ASX 200 drops 0.8%, JB Hi-Fi jumps 4.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.8% today, but reporting season continues. JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares jumped 4.5%.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares in March, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been a princely investment for anyone who bought back in March. Here are the…

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ASX stock of the day: Zicom share price rockets 66% high on surgical mask investment

| Kate O'Brien

The Zicom share price has rocketed 66% higher today on news the equipment manufacturer has entered the surgical mask game.

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True cost of early super withdrawal revealed – and it's not pretty!

| Sebastian Bowen

The true retirement costs of allowing Australians to withdraw their superannuation funds early may be even more than originally estimated.

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Brainchip share price rockets 30% in a week

| Daryl Mather

The BrainChip share price has rocketed by more than 30% in just a week. The company is an AI company…

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What recession? These ASX retail shares are raking it in

| Kate O'Brien

This is a recession like no other – lockdowns may be shrinking the economy, but some ASX retail shares are…

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Hydrix share price rockets 250% following announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Hydrix share price skyrocketed 215% by 3pm today following the company's positive AngelMed Guardian device announcement.

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Cochlear share price drops following patent infringement case update

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is dropping lower on Monday following an update on its patent infringement case...

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What's driving Arena REIT's huge weekly share price gain?

| Bernd Struben

Real estate investment trust Arena REIT's share price has rocketed 10.5% over the past week. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

The Starpharma share price jumps on new partnership deal

| Brendon Lau

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is bucking the market downtrend after the biotech announced a new partnership…

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Should you invest in Douugh when the neobank pioneer lists on the ASX?

| Toby Thomas

Douugh is soon to be the first neobank to publicly list on the ASX. Should you invest now or wait…

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Record Highs

What experts are saying about JB Hi-Fi's profit results as the stock surges to record

| Brendon Lau

Brokers have been quick to pass judgement on JB Hi-Fi Limited’s (ASX: JBH) profit results which sent to stock racing…

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Are BNPL shares like Afterpay officially recession proof?

| Kate O'Brien

BNPL shares appear to be recession proof. ASX shares like Afterpay and Zip have seen customer numbers surge since the…

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Millennials be warned! ASIC to examine irresponsible 'social trading'

| Sebastian Bowen

ASIC may crack down on irresponsible ASX share trading behaviour, especially from millennial 'Robinhood traders' seeking a quick buck

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Earnings preview: What to expect from the Costa Group half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch this week when it releases its half year…

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2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth prospects: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) and…

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Share Market News

Why the Baby Bunting share price is up 26% in August

| Bernd Struben

The Baby Bunting share price has leapt 26% in August, placing the specialty nursery retailer near the top of the…

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Why the Ampol share price is lower today

| Toby Thomas

Ampol shares dropped 3.5% this morning after the company announced a property trust deal for 203 of its convenience retail…

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Magellan's top fundie Hamish Douglass names August share picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd's (ASX: MFG) Hamish Douglass has just released which companies his fund managers are buying this August.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Argo share price rises following profit slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) has just reported FY2020 earnings, which included a 22% drop in profits and a dividend…

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2 five-star ASX growth shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and one other are quality ASX growth shares worth adding to your…

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ASX 200 down 0.85%: JB Hi-Fi impresses, Altium shoots higher, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank sinks

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are making headlines on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Wisr share price has soared 230% since March

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a look at the drivers behind the recent rally in the Wisr share price and whether the ASX…

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Warren Buffett is buying gold shares and top fundies assess ASX share price moves

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys $785 million of Barrick Gold shares as ASX gold share prices have soared.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Kogan, NAB, & Treasury Wine are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Insiders are snapping up these ASX industrial shares

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign of undervalued shares. Here are 2 ASX industrial shares that insiders recently snapped up

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Resources Shares

Is the Silver Mines share price a sleeping giant?

| Aaron Teboneras

The silver spot price has been storming higher this year and companies like Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) are reaping…

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Share Market News

GWA share price sinks 10% following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The GWA share price has fallen 10% today after the company released its results for the year to 30 June…

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Beach, JB Hi-Fi, & Starpharma shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why I like the Santos share price over Woodside

| Ken Hall

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has slumped 29.4% but I still think it could be a good relative…

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Share Market News

Viva Energy share price lifts despite half-year profits slumping 32%

| Kate O'Brien

The Viva Energy share price is on the move this morning after the group reported a 32.6% fall in profits…

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ASX shares to buy with $10,000 in August

| Daryl Mather

ASX share investors need to consider the withdrawal of JobKeeper in September. Now is a good time to reposition your…

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