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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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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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Tech shares drive rally as new research indicates BNPL share prices lofty

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are rallying, but new research from ME Bank indicates the booming BNPL shares could see their share prices…

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Technology Shares

Sezzle share price leaps 10% on oversubscribed share purchase plan

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle share price leapt nearly 10% this morning following the successful completion of its oversubscribed share purchase plan.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Cromwell share price jumps on acquisition update

| Daniel Ewing

A sweetened hostile takeover bid pushes up the Cromwell share price

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Cheap Shares

Worley share price jumps on contract win and is my key pick in the sector

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is defying the market sell-off after it won a new major LNG contract…

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Which 3 ASX tech shares are investing in long-term growth?

| Kate O'Brien

Technology shares are outperforming in the wake of Covid-19. Here are 3 overlooked ASX tech shares that focus on long-term…

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ASX 200 down 0.45%: REA Group impresses, IAG profit slump, ResMed downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Star, ResMed, & TPG Telecom are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, REA Group, Redbubble, & Sezzle shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Earnings: News Corp share price up 5% today despite posting major loss

| Phil Harpur

The News Corp (ASX: NWS) share price is rallying following the release of its fourth quarter and full year financial…

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Link share price buoyed by appointment of new CEO

| Daniel Ewing

The Link share price is on watch today following news that the company has appointed a new CEO.

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Earnings preview: What to expect from the Coca-Cola Amatil half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher on Friday after Goldman Sachs upgraded its shares ahead of…

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Share Fallers

Magellan share price falls despite strong July inflows

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has slumped lower, despite the company reporting its funds under management…

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Share Market News

Australian Ethical share price crashes 15% lower after IOOF selldown

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price is crashing lower after IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) sold down its stake...

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Share Gainers

Pointsbet share price on watch after ANOTHER new partnership

| Ken Hall

After landing another big sports contract, is the Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price headed higher in early trade?

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Ardent Leisure share price on watch following government assistance

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price is on watch today after the theme park operator announced it has received government financial…

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Earnings: IAG share price on watch after 50% profit slump

| Ken Hall

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on watch after a 49.6% drop in net profit and…

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The next ASX stocks to beat expectations during this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

These S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks could be next to deliver positive earnings surprises in the coming weeks.

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Redbubble share price on watch after COVID face mask demand drives sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of a strong business update…

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Share Gainers

Is there a bull trap ahead for ASX shares like Webjet?

| Ken Hall

Some beaten down ASX shares like Webjet Limited and Corporate Travel Management Ltd surged higher yesterday but is this a…

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Share Market News

REA Group share price on watch after robust FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its full year…

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Myer share price on watch as stores close in Melbourne

| Kate O'Brien

The Myer share price is on watch today after the department store conglomerate gave an update on trading after the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

The best blue chip ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX blue chip shares could be among the best ones to buy right now. Here's why…

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Orocobre share price shrugs off low lithium prices to soar 33% higher in July

| Bernd Struben

The Orocobre share price gained 33.3% in July, shrugging off low global lithium prices. Here's a closer look at Orocobre's…

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ASX 200 rises 0.7%, ResMed result disappoints

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.7% today, though the FY20 report from ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) disappointed investors.

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Share Market News

Embattled Freedom Foods finds its next CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price may not be trading right now, but the company is working hard…

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Why the ALS share price leapt 29% higher in July

| Bernd Struben

Global testing and inspection company ALS Ltd's share price gained 29.4% in July to $8.49 per share. Here's what drove…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Toby Thomas

Recent analysis suggests these 3 ASX shares are currently being undervalued by the market. Here's a closer look at why…

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Share Market News

Threat Protect share price surges 25% on business update

| Daniel Ewing

The Threat Protect share price was storming higher today following the company's business and guidance update. We take a look…

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Share Gainers

What sent the Envirosuite share price soaring 11% today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price has bounced by more than 11% today on details of a new acquisition. We take a…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Ramsay Health Care FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be one to watch later this month when it releases its…

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Capital Raising

Village Roadshow locked in a capital raise as it secures new $70m facility

| Brendon Lau

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) share price barely reacted to management’s commitment to undertake a capital raising in the…

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price gets a helping hand from competitor's rosy outlook

| Kate O'Brien

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited share price has stormed 7% higher today, buoyed by a rosy outlook from competitor Nick…

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Share Market News

The Centaurus Metals share price is up 6% today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Centaurus Metals share price was higher today after the company released positive drilling results at its Jaguar project.

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Share Gainers

Why the Corporate Travel Management share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is racing higher on Thursday. Here's why investors are buying the travel…

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Share Market News

Motorcycle Holdings share price gets a rev up despite COVID-19 impact

| Daniel Ewing

MotorCycle Holdings have today released an trading update after stage 4 restrictions were announced in Melbourne. The MotorCycle Holdings share…

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The Hub24 share price rocketed 43% higher in July. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

The Hub24 share price leapt 43.4% in July to reach $13.34 per share by the end of the month. Here's…

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Why these ASX tech shares are skyrocketing

| Kate O'Brien

How 5 buy now, pay later ASX tech shares are taking the world by storm

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Why the Tubi share price is spiralling today

| Kate O'Brien

The Tubi Ltd share price has fallen more than 4% today despite the pipe manufacturer reporting its largest monthly volume…

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