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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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Coronavirus News

oOh!Media announces final dividend payment is deferred

| Kate O'Brien

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) has decided to defer payment of its final dividend.

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Share Gainers

Why the Ramsay share price is surging 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is surging higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are smashing the…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, CBA, Northern Star, & Vicinity shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Insiders are snapping up Afterpay shares right now

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued,…

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, Lovisa, Nearmap, & Ramsay shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares are two of four that are storming notably higher today...

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Share Market News

Accent Group shares rise on store closure news

| Kate O'Brien

Accent Group Limited (ASX: AX1) has announced the closure of all stores in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Market News

2 days of ASX 200 gains, will it be a hattrick?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has gone up two days in a row, can today be a hattrick of rises…

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Share Market News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson shares on watch after increasing interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price will be on watch today after increasing its interim…

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Coronavirus News

AMP share price on watch following coronavirus business update

| Phil Harpur

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is on watch today after the Australian wealth manager provided a business update…

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Share Market News

Brickworks posts 37% decline in HY profit but increases dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price will be on watch today after a sharp decline in profits failed to stop…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares with long-term stability to buy today

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to buy S&P/ASX 200 shares but don't know where to start, here are 3 companies that could…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy when the bear market ends

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be great ones to own when the bear market ends... and it will…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares to cash in on record high Aussie gold price

| Daryl Mather

High gold price and a low AUD have given miners the highest gold prices in history. These 3 ASX investments…

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Share Market News

BHP, Sydney Airport, Breville and Scentre Group all rise strongly today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) in positive territory again today, here we look at 4 ASX shares that saw…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX pharmacy networks report surge in demand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australian pharmacies are looking to follow in the footsteps of supermarkets, with panic-buying due to the coronavirus crisis causing a…

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Share Market News

Is this the start of a share market turnaround?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is up around 2% right now, is this the start of a share market turnaround?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Coronavirus News

Shopping Centres shares rise 7% on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Ltd (ASX: SCP) share price has by 7% so far today, following a…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that are hiring in response to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the disruptions to the job market, there are still some ASX companies and sectors that are looking to hire…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Nufarm, Qantas, & Reliance shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars 31% on additional $1 billion of funding

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is soaring higher today following an update regarding an additional $1 billion…

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Coronavirus News

Star Entertainment shares fall after 90% of staff stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) shares are down more than 3% as the group announced the stand down of…

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Share Market News

Why Clover, InvoCare, REA Group, & Virtus Health shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Nufarm share price soars 13% following 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released its half year results…

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Share Market News

Cochlear launches equity raise as COVID-19 impact bites

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) are in a trading halt as the hearing device company prepares to launch an…

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Coronavirus News

Air New Zealand cancels dividend, takes government loan

| Kate O'Brien

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) has cancelled its interim dividend and entered into a loan with the New Zealand…

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Share Market News

Time to put these ASX airport shares on your watchlists?

| Rhys Brock

Tightening global travel restrictions have sent the share prices of ASX airports Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) and Auckland International Airport…

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Share Market News

PointsBet share price rockets 32% higher on U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after releasing an update on its U.S. operations...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX infant formula share is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after the release of its half year results...

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Coronavirus News

5 vital takeaways for the ASX 200 after RBA Governor's speech

| Kiryll Prakapenka

We analyse Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Lowe’s speech and its implications for ASX 200 and the wider market.

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Share Market News

Reliance Worldwide share price on watch after trading and COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price will be on watch today after providing a trading and COVID-19 update...

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Coronavirus News

Bapcor share price on watch following coronavirus business update

| Phil Harpur

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch after a business update was provided by the auto…

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Share Market News

I would buy Commonwealth Bank and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now...

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths shares on watch after hospitality arm closes, 8000 workers stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) has stood down 8000 workers following the government shut down on pubs, clubs, and hotels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

Start of a recovery? ASX 200 finishes Tuesday 4.2% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished up 4.2% today, does this mean the share market is about to recover?

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares record mixed performance in unprecedented conditions

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares are making tough decisions as coronavirus threatens their survival. We take a look at how four ASX…

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A top fund manager has been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

A top fund manager has been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX 200 share following the coronavirus crash...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 bear market rules to make money on the ASX

| Daryl Mather

Even bear markets have patterns to them. These 3 rules will help you to make money on the ASX today…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares and two others as buys on Tuesday...

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