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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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Add these 3 ASX medical technology companies to your watch list

| Kate O'Brien

The global medical technology industry is worth some US$430 billion. These 3 ASX medical technology companies have promising futures.

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Todd River Resources share price up 50% in 2 days after acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Todd River Resources share price has soared 50% since it came out of a trading halt on Wednesday, following…

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Why the Afterpay share price zoomed to a new record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has just zoomed to a new record high. Here's why the payments company's shares…

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Osteopore share price storms 270% higher on distribution deal

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Osteopore Ltd (ASX: OSX) share price was up more than 260% at one point today, after the company signed…

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Is the Oil Search share price worth buying?

| Daryl Mather

Oil Search has had a truly terrible year no matter how you look at it. It has responded well, but…

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Temple & Webster share price at an all-time high after capital raise

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price has surged more than 14% in early trade and is…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX 200 shares as sells today. Here's why they are bearish...

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Why the Kathmandu share price is up 11% today

| Matthew Donald

The Kathmandu share price is surging on the back of a market update released to the ASX today where it…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bigtincan, Dicker Data, & NIB shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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ASX fashion retailers bounce back

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX fashion retailers have seen their online sales and share prices surge. Here are 2 showing a strong COVID-recovering.

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ASX 200 up 0.9%: Citi lifts Afterpay price target, Webjet boosts liquidity

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are making a move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's what's…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, Resolute, Suncorp, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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What's next for WAAAX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

WAAAX shares have experience mixed recoveries from the March downturn. Some have seen massive gains, others moderate improvements.

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Family Insights share price plummets 20% today after yesterday's gains fail to stick

| Chris Chitty

The Family Insights share price shot up 30% Wednesday following the release of a business update, only to drop 20%…

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Dicker Data share price surges higher after revealing strong first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price is surging higher after the release of a first half market update this…

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Fund managers have been snapping up Sonic and these ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

Fund managers have been snapping up ASX shares with their average cash balance dropping again in May to a more…

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NIB share price storms higher on market update

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing a market update this morning...

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Bigtincan share price jumps 18% on Red Bull deal

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is charging higher on Thursday after announcing a deal with Red Bull...

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This leading broker thinks the NEXTDC share price can go higher

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs believe the NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price can still go higher from here. Here's why they…

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ASX outlook
Share Gainers

Can the Afterpay share price climb another 150% in FY21?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rocketed 149.96% higher in FY20 but can it continue the trend as we…

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The Marley Spoon share price is up 588% in 2020. Will it keep delivering?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on financial markets, the Marley Spoon share price is up a staggering 590% for…

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Here are 2 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy in July

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy this month: Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) and Ansell Limited…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Amazon defends new Sydney warehouse as 'employment creator'

| Sebastian Bowen

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is set to open a 5th Australian fulfilment centre in Sydney. Here's what it means for ASX…

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ASX 200 finishes 0.6% higher, Aussie house prices fall

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished 0.6% today. Australian house price movements in June 2020 were announced today.

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Australian property prices fell again in June. Will the drop continue?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how property prices moved in June. Could we see more housing price falls in FY21 as JobKeeper and other…

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These ASX 200 shares were the worst performers of FY20

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 11% in FY20, its worst fiscal year since 2012. But some ASX shares have fallen much…

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Telix Pharmaceuticals share price jumps 16% on FDA designation

| Chris Chitty

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price rocketed 17% today following the announcement of an FDA designation for one of Telix's renal…

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This ASX airliner is flying under the radar

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Regional Express Holdings Limited (ASX: REX) share price has recovered 195% from its lows in late-March, dwarfed larger airliners.

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The latest ASX stocks to be upgraded by brokers to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is off to a good start for FY21. This is particularly so for a handful of ASX…

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Share Gainers

Next Science share price surges higher on TGA approval

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price has started FY 2021 in a very positive fashion. Here's why its shares…

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Alcidion Group share price jumps 10% on new contract

| Chris Chitty

The Alcidion share price is up 10% on Wednesday following the signing of a new contract with Sydney Local Health…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Scentre Group's share price is up almost 6% today

| Matthew Donald

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has not received a lot of love in FY20 with the share price down 41.96% in…

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Star Entertainment Group shares lift with news of reopenings

| Kate O'Brien

The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SGR) share price has lifted marginally today with an update on the reopening of…

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Why this leading broker has upgraded Westpac shares to "buy"

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher after a leading broker upgraded it to a buy rating.…

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3 ASX cleantech shares to consider buying now

| Mark Story

Here are 3 ASX cleantech large-cap shares including Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) that have been regaining lost ground since the…

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These are 2 quality ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Have some spare cash available to spend on ASX shares right now? Great! Both of these quality companies have entrenched…

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These 2 ASX tech shares show stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) are 2 ASX tech shares showing great growth potential…

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Share Fallers

Why Avita, Brickworks, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & WiseTech Global are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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