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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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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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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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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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Share Gainers

Here's why I think the Whispir share price is a buy

| Rhys Brock

Cloud-based communications developer Whispir has seen its share price double recently. But I think the Whispir share price is still…

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Lynas announces FY 2020 results and $425 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is in a trading halt on Monday after releasing its FY 2020 results…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Beach Energy share price on watch as production misses guidance

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price after the energy group narrowly missed its FY20 production…

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Share Fallers

Kogan share price lower despite stunning FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on Monday despite delivering a very strong full year result for…

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JB Hi-Fi share price on watch following 33% increase in profits

| Kate O'Brien

The JB Hi-Fi share price is on watch this morning after the electronics retailer delivered its full year results. We…

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These were the highlights of ASX reporting season last week

| Kate O'Brien

ASX reporting season continues to deliver, revealing the impact of coronavirus on share price bottom lines

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Technology Shares

Can these two ASX buy now, pay later companies become the next Afterpay?

| Rhys Brock

The ASX buy now, pay later share sector is a lot bigger than just Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT). Here are…

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Altium share price on watch after FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price will be one to watch today after the tech star released its full year…

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Take a look at last week's worst performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market recorded modest gains last week. Here we take a look at five of the worst performing…

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Share Market News

Take a look at last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The share market recorded modest gains last week. Here, we take a look at some of the best performing shares…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by top brokers. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's what…

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Important takeaways from the Telstra analyst call

| James Mickleboro

Here are some important takeaways from the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) analyst call following its FY 2020 results...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares were among the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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FSA share price surges 16% thanks to positive annual report

| Daniel Ewing

The FSA share price has today stormed higher as the company announced positive results for FY 2020. We take a…

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ASX 200 rises 0.6%, Mesoblast soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by another 0.6% today. The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price went up 39%.

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ASX cannabis shares continue progress despite pandemic

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have reported they've been continuing to work through COVID-19 disruptions as they look to scale their businesses.

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Why the Class share price is up 41% this week

| Bernd Struben

The Class share price rocketed 41% higher this week. Why are investors snapping up shares in the cloud-based software developer?

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Ryder share price rises 7% on strong full year report

| Daniel Ewing

The Ryder share price is currently moving higher following a strong FY 2020 result reported by the company. Let's take…

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Here's why the Legend Mining share price is up 15% today

| Chris Chitty

The Legend Mining share price has seen solid gains today after the company announced a positive intersection at its Mawson…

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Top broker tips the Breville share price to rise beyond $30

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price could be heading beyond $30.00 according to one top broker. Here's why...

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Wage growth is plummeting – here are 3 ASX dividend shares to start a second income

| Kate O'Brien

Wages are growing at their slowest rate in 22 years - if you're looking for a second income, take a…

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Waypoint REIT share price gets a boost from financial guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors took note of Waypoint's financial guidance upgrade today, driving the Waypoint REIT share price higher.

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