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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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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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Cimic share price dips despite $2.5 billion contract win

| Kate O'Brien

The Cimic Group Ltd share price has failed to react to a $2.5 billion mining services contract win.

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Share Fallers

The Treasury Wine share price and this ASX 200 stock are the latest to be hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lost ground in after lunch trade today but the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)…

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Ramsay and 2 other ASX shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look 3 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for the long term: TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG),…

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2 breakthrough ASX healthcare shares

| Daryl Mather

Australia has helped shape modern medicine in many ways. These 2 ASX healthcare shares are breakthrough companies with strong momentum.

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Why the De Grey share price rocketed more than 107% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The De Grey share price climbed more than 107% in June. In this article, we take a look at what…

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AUB share price lifts on strong trading update

| Chris Chitty

The AUB Group share price rose today following a trading update by the company about its 2020 financial year results.

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Resources Shares

Silver Lake share price up 6% on resource upgrade

| Daryl Mather

The Silver Lake share price is climbing today after upgrading its Deflector Project reserves by 30%. The company runs 3…

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Ava Risk Group share price soars 23% on revenue guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ava Risk Group share price has stormed more than 40% higher in early trade after the company released a…

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, Netwealth, Silver Lake, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks tumble, Afterpay surges higher again

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

A surprise ASX share that's doubled since March

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX health and beauty consumer products company McPherson’s Limited (ASX:MCP) has more than doubled in price…

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, Chorus, Evolution, & New Hope shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) and Chorus Ltd (ASX:CNU) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

These ASX fintech shares are tackling COVID-19 head on

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fintech shares saw their values fall with the onset of the pandemic. But these companies are fighting back and…

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3 ASX shares that could benefit from Australia and Japan deepening ties

| Daryl Mather

On the announcement of an agreement between Australia and Japan for closer ties in our defence and space sectors, here's…

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Capital Raising

Sezzle share price halted as it undertakes $86.3 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is in a trading halt today whilst the buy now pay later company attempts…

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PolyNovo share price higher on strong sales update

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is pushing higher on Friday after the release of an update on its FY…

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Bellevue share price on watch due to project acceleration

| Daryl Mather

The Bellevue share price is on watch today after the company announced a significant capital raising to fund both exploration…

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AVITA Therapeutics share price on watch after Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its fourth quarter…

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Why the Jameson Resources share price jumped 13% yesterday

| Daryl Mather

The Jameson Resources share price jumped over 13% on Thursday on release of positive results from a bankable feasibility study.

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Share Gainers

Zip share price surges 30% in a week. Are we calling bubble yet?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares are up around 30% in a week. Could Zip, Afterpay and other ASX payments…

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RPMGlobal share price up following acquisition of mining software company

| Chris Chitty

The RPMGlobal share price has risen following the acquisition of Canadian mining software company, Revolution Mining Software.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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ASX 200 rises 0.6% today, Afterpay share price hits $75

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.6% today. Leading the ASX was the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price which…

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Share Gainers

Why the Saracen share price has soared over 80% higher in the first half of 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price has risen over 80% in 2020 so far. How…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay share price jumps 14% to new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire on Thursday. Here's why the payments company's shares rocketed 14% higher…

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Share Market News

How did the Qantas share price perform in June?

| Daniel Ewing

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price fell 5.7% during June. We take a look at what affected Qantas'…

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Why the Kogan share price soared 38% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The Kogan share price exploded in June, hitting a new high of $15.51 last month. Here's what drove those gains…

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Secos share price soars 250% on Woolies deal

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Secos share price soared more than 250% in early trade after completing a commercialisation deal with Woolworths.

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De Grey Mining share price plunges 5% despite announcing "excellent" gold recoveries

| Chris Chitty

The DeGrey Mining share price fell today despite positive results from metallurgical testing at it Hemi site.

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Etherstack share price rockets on record revenue

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Etherstack share price surged more than 45% in early trade today before settling back to a more modest rise.

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3 large cap ASX shares primed for expansion and M&A activity

| Mark Story

Here are 3 large cap ASX shares that raised capital earlier this year and are now sufficiently cashed-up to start…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Leading investment bank says US shares could fall 10%, something that could have serious implications for the ASX 200 index

| Bruce Jackson

If US markets were to sneeze, the ASX 200 could catch a cold. It could be a bumpy ride for…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sezzle share price rocketed 32% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has been rocketing higher again on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Market News

Why Sydney Airport and 2 other ASX shares could surprise this reporting season

| Mark Story

Here are 3 ASX shares that may be among those likely to deliver a surprise in terms of either earnings,…

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ASX 200 up 0.8%: Afterpay jumps on broker note, Treasury Wine update disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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This ASX insurance share has proven resilient during the downturn

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group share price bounced yesterday after the commercial insurance brokerage released a trading update.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could flourish in an Australian recession

| Daryl Mather

The Treasurer believes an Australian recession will likely be worse than 1991. Should portfolios be changed? Which ASX shares could…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Evolution, Netwealth, & Praemium shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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