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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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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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2 ASX shares to buy for strong retirement income

| Phil Harpur

Looking for retirement income through ASX shares? Let's consider BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).

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Westpac isn't ruling out negative interest rates in Australia

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) economics team has suggested that the Reserve Bank could take interest rates into negative territory...

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Where to invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've got $20,000 to invest in ASX 200 shares, here are a few of the top companies I'm watching…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

The TPG share price is up 26.68% in 2020. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price has been rocketing in 2020 so far. Is there still time to…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this fund manager have been buying on the ASX this month...

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX 200 share this week. Here's what you need to…

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Why this ASX 200 share is up 8% and poised for more explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has popped nearly 9% after announcing an increase in revenues and an increase…

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Is the Fortescue share price under threat from a potential multi-million dollar earnings hit?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is showing little signs of stress even as the miner faces…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares a buy after falling 12% in 2 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Kogan, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Should you worry about geopolitical events in investing?

| Tristan Harrison

Geopolitical events can send tremors through the share market. Should you worry about things like China and the United States?

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ASX 200 down 1.2%: Westpac tumbles, Appen reaffirms guidance, Costa CEO to retire

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The best performing ASX 200 stock today may have more room to climb

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged higher this morning after the shipbuilder surprised the market with a profit…

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Appen share price falls after positive update fails to impress

| Phil Harpur

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has edged lower so far today, despite the company providing a very positive…

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Share Fallers

Why Costa, Freedom Foods, Sonic, & Westpac shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday...

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Will the Wesfarmers share price climb higher in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has been up and down in 2020, but is the conglomerate a strong…

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Share Fallers

Why the Freedom Foods share price crashed 19% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price crashed 19% lower this morning after a disappointing market update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Costa share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is sinking lower on Friday after the release of its annual general…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 rises again, ASX banks push higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose again as investors push the ASX banks higher. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN)…

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RBA governor says economy "doing better than was earlier feared"

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor thinks the Australian economy isn't as bad as first feared. Here's what it…

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ASX 200 bull market! Why this ASX fundie is getting nervous

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie is getting nervous about the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)'s recent high. Is he right about this…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to sell this week. Here's…

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3 ASX 200 shares to buy for a Goldilocks-style bounce back

| Mark Story

A Goldilocks-style market recovery bodes well for these 3 ASX 200 shares that remain seriously oversold since the beginning of…

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Blackmores, IDP Education, & Nearmap shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Grp Ltd (ASX:ANZ) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four racing higher today...

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Why the Nearmap share price has surged 15% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) released a report on business performance with details of its new ‘Nearmap AI’ product. Its share…

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Share Gainers

4 ASX fintech shares to make you rich

| Daryl Mather

These 4 ASX fintech companies have grown by over 30% each during May. Do they have the potential to make…

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Share Gainers

Keytone Dairy share price storms 14% higher on new licensing agreement

| Cathryn Goh

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is making a splash today after the ASX dairy share announced…

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ASX 200 up 2.4%: Blackmores raises $92m, big four banks jump, Nearmap rockets

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are on the move on the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

The next looming test for the ASX 200 bull market is just round the corner

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors may be close to scaling the COVID-19 wall of worry, but they won’t have to wait long to…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Jumbo, ResMed, & WiseTech Global shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Experience Co share price is flying 17% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price is flying higher in early morning trade after the tourism company released a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Blackmores share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is pushing higher after returning from its trading halt. Here's what is happening...

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Share Fallers

WiseTech Global share price drops lower on market update

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of a market update...

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CSL share price on watch after Thermo Fisher deal

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after announcing an agreement with Thermo Fisher...

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