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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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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Market close: ASX 200 rises 1.3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.3% as the Australian index continues to hope the worst of the…

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One of Australia's leading ASX fund managers believes there are plenty of opportunities for investors after the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) believes there are plenty of opportunities for investors on the ASX right now following the…

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Share Market News

Are ASX shares still cheap today?

| Sebastian Bowen

After the end of the ASX bear market, are ASX shares still cheap?

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Which ASX 200 sector has rebounded the strongest in this new bull market?

| Michael Tonon

ASX shares have rebounded strongly in recent weeks to enter a bull market. But which S&P/ASX 200 sectors have performed…

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Why Qantas and Sydney Airport shares are surging higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD), and other travel shares are surging higher on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Billionaire hedge fund says share market could fall 50% from here

| Sebastian Bowen

A billionaire fund manager has floated a 50% ASX market crash. Should we panic?

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bapcor, Qantas, & Rio Tinto shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four that are surging higher on Friday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, Newcrest, Platinum, & Whitehaven Coal are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on…

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price sinks after COVID-19 sales collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is sinking lower after its sales volumes collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic...

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto share price on watch after first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its first quarter…

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price growth be repeated?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up more than 40,000% since its IPO, but could we see even…

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Share Market News

Is the Costa Group share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price in the buy zone after its latest trading update?

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Are ASX 200 shares in a bull or bear market?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares have seen huge price swings in recent months, but are we in a bull or bear market…

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3 ASX healthcare shares with overseas income exposure

| Michael Tonon

Below are 3 ASX healthcare shares offering global income exposure from the comfort of investing on the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price falls further with 3 brokers downgrading the stock

| Brendon Lau

ASX market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) continues to come under pressure today after a third leading broker downgraded the…

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Share Market News

We just had the shortest bear market in ASX history. Will this bull market be just as short?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this new ASX bull market might be a very quick one, just like the bear market…

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Share Market News

Top fund manager believes the indiscriminate selling of shares by investors during the pandemic has created a buying opportunity

| James Mickleboro

One leading fund manager believes that there are buying opportunities on the ASX 200 after indiscriminate selling by investors...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

ASX gambling shares cut losses amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling businesses are feeling the pinch as lockdown grinds on. We take a look at how 3 ASX gambling…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Star, & Starpharma are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Lynas, Santos, & Transurban are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Transurban share price sinks lower after traffic volumes collapse because of COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after revealing that traffic volumes have almost halved because…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 dividend shares climbing higher in April

| Ken Hall

Many of the ASX 200 dividend shares have been smashed by the 2020 bear market, but here are 3 big…

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52-Week Highs

The a2 Milk Company share price just surged to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is rocketing higher in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that are up over 100% in the last month

| Michael Tonon

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and these 2 ASX shares have each seen share price gains of over 100% in just the…

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This could be the best investment opportunity for ASX investors in a decade

| James Mickleboro

One leading money manager believes this could be the best investment opportunity that Australian investors have had in a decade.…

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2 growing trends to invest in on the ASX today

| Michael Tonon

Below are 2 long term tailwinds which will provide a strong source of growth for many ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is tumbling lower after being downgraded by a leading broker on Wednesday...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Virgin threatens to enter voluntary administration

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) continues to teeter with the airline threatening to call in voluntary administrators.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, BlueScope, Corporate Travel, & Santos are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why ASX oil stocks like Woodside are tumbling today

| Brendon Lau

The energy sector is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) this morning despite the historic agreement between…

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Share Market News

Why are shares in this small cap ASX fintech skyrocketing today?

| Kate O'Brien

Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) shares are up more than 20% this morning following an announcement by the online lender that…

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Share Market News

Major ASX banks increase mortgage market share

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian home loan market saw heightened activity in the March quarter despite the looming threat of coronavirus.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Bubs, InvoCare, & Volpara shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Appen share price surges higher on FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is surging higher this morning after the release of a positive business update...

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Share Market News

Has your super been smashed? Here's what to do

| Kate O'Brien

Many employees have seen their superannuation balances take a dive over the last month. So what should you do if…

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