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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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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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Here's why the OZ Minerals share price rocketed 24% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian copper miner OZ Minerals share price rocketed more than 24% in July. Here's why investors snapped up its shares.

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These record breaking ASX stocks just got downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 continues to power ahead on positive profit results, but top brokers just downgraded these ASX stocks after…

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3 ASX shares fighting COVID-19 and rewarding shareholders

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s fight against coronavirus continues with Victoria in lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares actively involved in the fight.

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Flight Centre and Zip Co were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec…

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Has the ASX 200 finally taken off?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) is now at it's highest levels since early March. Has the ASX 200 finally taken…

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How the Goodman Group share price gained 14% in July amid a difficult real estate market

| Bernd Struben

The Goodman share price gained 14% in July, while many other real estate shares suffered. Here's why the Aussie property…

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Why this reporting season is different, and now's a great time for 'buy to hold' investors in ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX bank shares will be dominating the financial news headlines upon the release of performance reports from the big four…

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The Silver Mines share price is up, so is now a good time to buy?

| Glenn Leese

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price is up more than 150% this month. Is it time to buy…

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Share Fallers

Mesoblast share price crashes 29% lower on FDA doubts

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is crashing lower on Tuesday after doubts were raised ahead of its key FDA…

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ASX stock of the day: Moneyme share price surges 36% as lender enters buy now, pay later space

| Kate O'Brien

The Moneyme share price leapt more than 36% this morning after the lender announced the launch of a buy now,…

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Resources Shares

Sheffield share price surges to retest 2020 high on JV deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sheffield Resources Ltd (ASX: SFX) share price jumped to a seven-month high on the back of what management described…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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3 quality ASX shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX shares to buy this month: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC), and Nanosonics…

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The Archtis share price has doubled in a week! Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Take a look at what's fuelling the skyrocketing Archtis share price this week.

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ASX 200 up 1%: Challenger disappoints, Sydney Airport to raise $2bn, a2 Milk names new CEO

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are taking the headlines on the ASX 200 on…

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Reckon share price leaps 9% on half year results, merger news

| Kate O'Brien

The Reckon share price has jumped nearly 9% this morning on the software business' half year results and a merger…

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, CIMIC, James Hardie, & Webjet are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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James Hardie share price jumps 5% after quarterly result

| Chris Chitty

The James Hardie share price is up following the release of the company's quarterly result to 30 June 2020.

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2 quality ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) and one other quality ASX share are in my buy zone right now

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Challenger, IVE Group, & Mesoblast shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower this week. Here's why...

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Sydney Airport to raise $2 billion after COVID-19 profit collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is in a trading halt today after announcing a $2 billion…

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Has the CSL share price lost its ASX 200 market darling status?

| Lina Lim

Is it time to retire the CSL share price or is it a buy at today's prices? CSL shares have…

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3 dirt cheap ASX real estate shares

| Daryl Mather

Here's why Abacus Property Group and 2 more ASX real estate shares have been oversold by the market, in my…

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Challenger share price on watch after full year results and FY 2021 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of its full year results…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares last year, you'd have this much today…

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has surged higher in 2020 but how much would a $10,000 investment last…

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ASX reporting season reveals some upside surprises

| Kate O'Brien

As week 2 of ASX reporting season rolls on we are starting to see the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan and these ASX shares just hit new record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares are trading at new record highs right now....

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A2 Milk Company share price on watch after naming its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the infant formula company named its…

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Is the Origin Energy share price cheap or will it keep falling?

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is down 31.2% in 2020 but is the ASX energy share in…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share would be better than term deposits...

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ASX stock of the day: 4DMedical share price surges 7% on market opportunity

| Kate O'Brien

The 4DMedical share price has surged 7% today after the technology company outlined its market opportunity.

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Top broker thinks the IDP Education share price is going a lot higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has fallen heavily this year because of the pandemic. But one broker thinks…

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Here's why the Mineral Resources share price rocketed 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price rocketed 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive gains for the ASX mining services…

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These ASX healthcare shares could be fantastic long term options

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX healthcare shares could be top options for investors over the next decade...

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BWX share price higher after completing oversubscribed share purchase plan

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is pushing higher on Monday after completing its share purchase plan. Here's why it…

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Inghams share price flat despite ACCC update

| Chris Chitty

The Inghams share price was flat today despite an announcement by the ACCC authorising the company to cooperate with competitors.

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4 ASX shares I'm expecting big things from this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

August means one thing – it’s reporting season for ASX companies. Here are 4 ASX shares I'm expecting strong results…

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Why the Red 5 share price soared 25% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold producer Red 5 Limited's share price soared 25% in July. Here's what drove the miner's huge monthly gain...

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Share Gainers

Sigma share price jumps on $172 million deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is outperforming today after it found a way to unlock $172 million…

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