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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were once again selling this Thursday...

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares to buy after the tariff sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

After heavy declines, I’m interested in these stocks.

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Share Market News

New investor? How the ASX 200 heavy hitters started the year

| Aaron Bell

With more than 2,000 stocks to choose from, it can be helpful for new investors to understand the different sectors…

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Broker Notes

Why this top Australian stock could rise 30% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX stock is crashing 26% on a major takeover blow?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very tough time on Thursday after being dealt a big blow.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Boss Energy, Capricorn Metals, and Ora Banda shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Fletcher Building, Inghams, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

4 reasons not to panic-sell ASX shares over the tariff trade war

| Tristan Harrison

We don’t need to sell just because share prices are going down.

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Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys after the market selloff.

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Opinions

ASX shares are going through pain, is it time to follow Warren Buffett's advice?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to invest in ASX stocks?

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Opinions

This market plunge is the perfect time to buy these 2 forever ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to own these stocks forever.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy as the tariff sell-off worsens

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to ignore.

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Broker Notes

2 no-brainer ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are worth putting in your portfolio without a second thought.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords defence stock crash 22% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be rather furious at this stock.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares leaping to new 52-week highs in today's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These ASX shares are shrugging off the broader market jitters to hit new 52-week plus highs.

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Broker Notes

These top ASX shares could rise 35% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling very bullish about these companies. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why Core Lithium, Lotus Resources, Nickel Industries, and Regal Partners shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, Flight Centre, Orica, and ResMed shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's happening?

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Opinions

Why I'm planning to invest in this ASX 200 share amid the stock market turmoil

| Tristan Harrison

This stock seems too cheap to ignore.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

Here's my big problem with Xero shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero ticks all of my boxes... except one.

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Share Market News

3 of the best small cap ASX stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these small caps would be great picks this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors today?

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Share Market News

Here's why more women are investing in ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts say.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets took a turn for the worse again today.

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52-Week Lows

Market slump drags 26 ASX 200 shares to multi-year lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Heavyweight ASX 200 companies like CSL and Wisetech are among them.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 100 stock Goldman Sachs just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock Goldman Sachs is feeling more upbeat about.

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Opinions

Is the Woolworths share price a buy today?

| Steve Holland

Things could be looking up for this supermarket giant

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Nickel Industries, Polynovo, and Qantas shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why APA, Aurelia Metals, Magnetic Resources, and ResMed shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Tuesday.

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Gold

This $3 billion ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 15%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 gold stock today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 ASX growth stocks as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Both of these names are well on the growth route from 2025.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining stock crashing 28% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are rushing to the exits in large number. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons today. But why?

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Broker Notes

The best ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could be great options following the market meltdown.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a day to forget for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a positive start to the week for ASX investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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