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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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How I'd invest in today's market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the recent stock market crash could present buying opportunities that increase your chances of making a million over…

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Which shares to buy if the ASX tumbles

| Daryl Mather

Another fall in the market could present a decent amount of shares to buy. This is a small list of…

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Consider these blue chip ASX shares for strong dividend yields

| Phil Harpur

Interest rates look set to remain at historic lows for the next few years. I think these 3 blue chip…

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Market crash 2020: could further stock price declines be on the horizon?

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued companies today could prove to be a sound strategy in my view despite the ongoing potential for a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Why I'd buy bargain shares now to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

After the market crash, taking advantage of low valuations across many sectors could increase your returns and enable you to…

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COVID-19: why hard-hit dividend shares could make you a fortune in 10 years

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying dividend shares while they offer low valuations could lead to high returns as the world economy…

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Short-sellers are stepping up their attack against these popular ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers have increased their bearish bets against a number of popular stocks this month even as the ASX 200 continues…

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ASX 200 up again, ASX retailers make big gains

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.1% today, adding to the gains this month. ASX retailers were some…

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Investing experts warn of second ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing experts Ray Dalio and Howard Marks both see growing signs of danger of a second ASX market crash. Should…

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Why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months and what…

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What's next for these 4 ASX travel shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Travel remains largely off the cards, impacting ASX travel shares which have seen mixed recoveries since the March market meltdown.…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cardinal Resources share price rockets 27% on $300 million takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Cardinal Resources Ltd (ASX: CDV) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner announced a takeover…

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Grow your wealth with these 3 ASX fintech shares

| Chris Chitty

ASX fintech shares have been a huge source of returns for investors recently. These 3 shares have grown phenomenally.

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Why the Splitit share price has shot up 135% in 2 days

| Phil Harpur

Splitit's share price surges following a major deal with Mastercard announced yesterday. This pushes its share price up by 135%…

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ASX stock of the day: Nick Scali share price leaps 21% on sales numbers

| Kate O'Brien

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price leapt 21% this morning following stronger than expected sales.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded these ASX 200 stocks to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

Brokers are still finding stocks to upgrade on the ASX even as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) reattempts to break…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ASX 200 up 0.9%: Big four banks rebound, Appen hits record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Is the Downer EDI share price in the buy zone?

| Toby Thomas

Despite this blue-chip powerhouse being beaten down by COVID-19 impacts, here's why I see Downer EDI shares as a significant…

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ASX tech shares: 2 exciting small caps to watch closely

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 exciting small-cap ASX tech shares to consider buying: Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) and Audinate Group Limited…

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Nick Scali, SEEK, & Splitit shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why Air NZ, Evolution, Orora, & Suncorp shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Looking to buy ASX technology shares? Here are 4 to consider

| Kate O'Brien

ASX technology shares have staged a strong comeback from the March market correction. S&P/ASX All Technology Index up 80% from…

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Sydney Airport share price on watch after traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of its…

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Why the Wesfarmers share is beating the ASX 200

| Daryl Mather

The Wesfarmers share has out-performed the ASX 200 over the past 12 months. Here are some of the reasons it…

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Record Highs

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, and Pushpay shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares just hit record highs...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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ASX 200 falls 0.9%, Afterpay share price hits new record

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.9%. Despite that, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price hit a new all-time…

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Is the Cochlear share price in the buy zone now that it's down 23%?

| Phil Harpur

The coronavirus caused a sharp reduction in elective surgeries, but numbers are improving. Is the Cochlear share price in the…

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Top brokers have just downgraded Carsales.Com and these outperforming ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) snapped a two-day winning streak which wasn’t helped by broker downgrades of a number of…

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Share Market News

Reserve Bank of Australia almost halted property sales in April

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considered shutting the Aussie housing market in April. Here's what this RBA news means…

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Share Gainers

Turners Automotive share price races 28% higher on FY20 results

| Cathryn Goh

The Turners Automotive Group Ltd (ASX: TRA) share price was a standout performer on the ASX today after the financial…

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Pushpay share price jumps nearly 10% on updated guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay share price is up almost 10% today after the payment system provider released upgraded guidance at its annual…

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52-Week Highs

The a2 Milk share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy this market…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: The AFG share price surged 16% after merger clearance

| Kate O'Brien

Following the ACCC granting clearance for the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) merger with Connective, the AFG share price…

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Why the Boral share price could be set for more growth in FY21

| Toby Thomas

Here are 3 reasons why I remain bullish that the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) will turn the corner in FY21.

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Up 250% since March: is it too late to buy Kogan shares?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has had an amazing ride on the ASX over the last few months. Increasing over 250%…

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