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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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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

Share Fallers

Why ALS, CBA, Corporate Travel Management, & Mesoblast are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Corporate Travel Management shares surge as it announces covenant waiver

| Kate O'Brien

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) shares have surged 5% this morning as it announced the waiver of financial covenants…

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Share Gainers

Why Goodman Group, Pushpay, Virgin Money, & Zip Co are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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This ASX dividend share is the latest to raise capital amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend star Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) went into a trading halt this morning as the technology distributor announced…

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2 blue chip ASX healthcare shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 2 ASX healthcare shares that I think are buying opportunities right now: Cochlear Limited…

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Resources Shares

This must-have ASX energy blue chip set to thrive

| Daryl Mather

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is set to extend its position as Australia's leading energy retailer. Its 8% share price jump…

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Afterpay rival Sezzle jumps 16% after delivering record growth in April

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is rocketing higher today after delivering record sales, customer, and merchant growth in April...

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3 things to get right before trading ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rush of mum and dad investors who are punting on the ASX amid the COVID-19 market shakeup –…

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is down 20% in 2020, but these top shares are up 30%

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have defied the market crash and are up around 30% in 2020...

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Why 5 blue chip ASX energy shares are up this week

| Daryl Mather

These 5 ASX energy stocks have risen by up to 8% so far this week, as large cap companies trim…

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Westpac tips the cash rate to stay at 0.25% until the end of 2023

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is tipping the cash rate to stay on hold until at least the end of 2023.…

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52-Week Highs

These All Ords shares have just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these All Ords shares have just hit 52-week highs or better despite the coronavirus crisis...

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Why these 4 exciting ASX tech shares are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

Despite the ASX 200 falling lower today, these 4 ASX tech shares including Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are soaring higher.…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy today...

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Capital Raising

Is this the next major ASX financial institution to raise capital?

| Brendon Lau

This major ASX financial institution may be following National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX: NAB) lead in raising capital. This could…

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Top ASX fund manager is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade

| James Mickleboro

Top ASX fund manager Paul Xiradis is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade...

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Low interest rates here to stay! Here's why you should buy up ASX dividend shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the RBA's low interest rates are offering a chance to buy ASX dividend shares at great prices right…

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Is the Flight Centre share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price could be in the buy zone after successfully completing a…

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Share Fallers

Why Elixinol Global, National Storage, Qantas, & Vicinity shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, JB Hi-Fi, Newcrest, & Pushpay shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Bubs share price rockets 10% higher on Coles agreement news

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a major supply agreement with Coles Group Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Is it time to buy ASX travel shares again?

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) are bouncing back in May, but will they soar higher…

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Are ASX shares about to surge higher in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) jumped again yesterday. Is this the start of a potential ASX share price surge…

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JB Hi-Fi share price on watch after reporting strong sales growth during the COVID-19 crisis

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price will be on watch today after it delivered strong third quarter sales growth...

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Capital Raising

Here are all the ASX 200 companies that have announced capital raisings so far in 2020

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are among a large number of ASX 200 raising capital in…

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Pushpay delivers explosive growth and expects even more in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price will be one to watch this morning after delivering explosive growth in FY…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX retailer's share price jumped 10% today as drive-thru sales surge

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) have surged 10% today after the company revealed positive growth in Australian sales…

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The biggest surprise from the RBA's decision today isn't about interest rates

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates on hold as expected but this doesn’t mean it didn’t pull a…

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The combined first-half profit of the major ASX banks has sunk by a massive 43%

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the findings from a new report from a major professional services firm that reveal the aggregate profit…

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What does Tencent's stake in Afterpay mean for its share price?

| Lina Lim

Will Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have a blockbuster 2020 following Tencent's recently acquired 5% investment stake?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX 200 shares as ones to sell this week...

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2 ASX 100 shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX 100 shares with that have excellent growth prospects over the next 5 years: A2…

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, Orora, Redbubble, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, James Hardie, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Shares in this ASX retailer is surging as outlook for the sector improved today

| Brendon Lau

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price surged to a seven-week high this morning on the back of its…

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Share Gainers

Broker calls time on this top performing ASX healthcare stock

| Brendon Lau

One of the best performing stocks on the ASX 200 during the COVID-19 market mayhem may be set to tumble,…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares with exposure to a rebound in the oil price

| Chris Chitty

When adjusted for inflation, oil is the cheapest it’s been since the end of the second world war. Here are…

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Qantas share price on watch after extending flight cancellations to July

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a market update...

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Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've saved up $5,000 and are looking to invest today, here's a few ASX 200 dividend and growth shares…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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