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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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Opinions

Is this the right time to invest in AFIC shares?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC Is the biggest LIC – but is it a good time to invest?

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Opinions

Why this ASX share is my biggest bet on growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has significant growth potential.

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Opinions

Volatility is rocking ASX 200 shares, where should I invest?

| Tristan Harrison

A lot is happening in the stock market. What’s the right strategy?

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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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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these top ETFs could be worth considering as buys this month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very woeful Wednesday indeed for investors today.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are tipping these shares as buys with big return potential.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Clarity, Qantas, and Resolute shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Ioneer, Treasury Wine, and Woolworths shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

If I were in my 40s I'd buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of my favourites for the long-term.

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Opinions

Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

This mining stock is trading at a low value.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

Why I think Xero shares are still a buy

| Steve Holland

While the company's results speak volumes, one specific metric stands out for me.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The market sent ASX investors back to earth this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 200 stocks surged higher despite weak earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Despite reporting declining earnings, investors sent these two ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Lottery Corp, Qantas, and Transurban shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

Why Healthco, Life360, Mineral Resources, and Origin Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' consensus ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded their ratings on many ASX stocks during last month's earnings season.

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Opinions

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX 300 shares I like

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look undervalued to me.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local share market today.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares buy-rated by experts that could take off

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have called out these stocks as opportunities.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant start to the week for investors today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans rates these ASX shares as buys in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 stocks that tumbled despite posting 'outstanding' earnings results

| Bernd Struben

After delivering strong half-year results, these ASX 200 stocks were sold off.

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Share Gainers

Why Alpha HPA, Harvey Norman, Pro Medicus, and Synlait Milk shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Aurizon, Brainchip, Clarity, and Domino's shares tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. What's going on?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 810% in a year, the Mesoblast share price is surging again on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mesoblast shares on Monday. But why?

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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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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.70

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has a big future, in my view.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could be one of the best to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about this high-quality stock.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

I'd buy these 2 ASX 300 shares after their reports

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these two stocks are appealing after delivering their results.

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Share Market News

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two supermarket businesses is more attractive?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in February 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's see what happened to them.

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Opinions

3 reasons this huge ASX 200 blue-chip share could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 tech shares tank 12% while utilities stocks rose strongly last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was market turbulence in the final week of earnings season.

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