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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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TPG Telecom share price lower after revealing special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is on the move today after revealing its special dividend plans if the…

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Woolworths facing fresh threat from Amazon.com

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is facing a big indiscriminate sell-off this morning but the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price might…

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3 gold mining shares that may be a buy today

| Chris Chitty

Gold mining share prices showed strength this week with major companies including Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) rising around 5%.

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S&P quarterly rebalance: A2 Milk added to ASX 50 & NEXTDC in the ASX 100

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) have been added to the ASX 50 and ASX 100 indices,…

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ASX 200 to sink lower after Wall Street crashes on second wave concerns

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to sink lower again on Friday after Wall Street crashed overnight due to concerns over…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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ASX 200 drops 3%, Webjet share price sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 3% today. Many ASX shares fell, including the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price, it…

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 stocks just got downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

It isn't only big bank stocks that are dragging the ASX 200 lower. Some ASX stocks are underperforming after being…

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What today's ASX 200 selloff tells me

| Tristan Harrison

There has been a selloff of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today. I think it tells us a few things…

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Fundie sees trouble ahead for ASX bank dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie doubts that ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will be able to fund the banking…

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All Technology Index sees stunning comeback

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) launched at the end of February this year, right before the March market…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why the Newcrest share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is up 5% today following positive drilling results at 2 of its…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Amcor, Computershare, & Westpac shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four trading notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

ASX bank share prices tumble as they aren't out of the COVID-19 woods yet

| Brendon Lau

ASX financials are the worst performing sector on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) as big bank stocks lead the decline.

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How the A2 Milk and Bubs share prices have performed during the pandemic

| Rhys Brock

The share prices of A2 Milk and Bubs Australia have been resilient throughout the coronavirus crisis. Can their strong performace…

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ASX 200 drops 2%: Big four banks sink lower, JB Hi-Fi to deliver strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Aventus, Kogan, Newcrest, & Northern Star are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four that are pushing notably higher on Thursday...

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ASX growth companies including Zip Co cash in on the rise of e-commerce

| Rhys Brock

As online shopping remains high due to the coronavirus, Zip Co and 2 other ASX growth companies are benefitting from…

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What is the ASX impact of a fall in house prices?

| Daryl Mather

It's likely that house prices and commercial property values are headed for troubled waters. What will be the impact of…

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Why the Keytone Dairy share price opened 9% higher this morning

| Cathryn Goh

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price opened 9.09% higher this morning on the back of a sales…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kogan share price jumped 11% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is zooming higher again on Thursday. Here's why its shares just jumped to a…

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JB Hi-Fi share price higher after upgrading profit guidance for FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is on the move after reinstating and upgrading its guidance for FY 2020.…

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Where to invest $500 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

I think Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these ASX shares could be great places to invest $500 right now. Here's why I…

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3 ASX shares to buy now with $10,000

| Daryl Mather

From blue chip to small cap growth shares, there are still good value ASX shares to buy now even though…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Afterpay share price up 7%, ASX 200 edges higher

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 7.5% today, pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) higher today to 6,418 points.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Afterpay share price just hit a record high and could still go higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire again on Wednesday and hit a record high. Here's why…

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How Australian super funds are letting the team down on ethics

| Sebastian Bowen

Some superannuation funds aren't living up to their word on ethical matters like climate change and gender equality. Here's why.

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CBA share price lower on Slater & Gordon class action news

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is trading lower on Wednesday after Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) filed…

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Share Fallers

ANZ share price drops lower after Goldman Sachs downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after being downgraded by Goldman…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Why the Worley share price is dropping today

| Chris Chitty

The Worley share price has dropped today following a business update, including a plan to move toward sustainable energy.

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ASX 200 up 0.45%: Harvey Norman declares special dividend, gold miners race higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Smartgroup, Woodside, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today.…

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 companies with great intangible asset moats

| Regan Pearson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) have strong intangible asset moats which can't be seen.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Harvey Norman, IPH, & Saracen shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Afterpay share price overbought says analyst

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has soared 571% from this year's low point to an intraday peak last week. But can…

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The TPG share price is on the up. A good long-term buy today?

| Phil Harpur

Are TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares are good long-term buy? We take a look at the TPG share price…

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ASX winners and losers from last week's rally

| Daryl Mather

The ASX continued its upward trend last week, led by the buy now pay later sector. Here are 5 interesting…

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