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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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Share Fallers

The irrationally rational oil price crash that's sinking markets

| Brendon Lau

This isn't a time for OPEC and Russia to be declaring an oil price war when the coronavirus is already…

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Share Market News

Does the Domino's share price offer good value right now?

| Phil Harpur

With a recent correction to its share price, let's examine whether or not Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) offers…

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) today.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price crashes 19%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed 19% lower on Monday. Is this selloff a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

Here are the 2 worst performing ASX 20 shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at the 2 worst performing ASX20 shares over the past year, and examine what could be…

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Why these ASX 200 shares are defying the market drop today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why these ASX 200 shares are defying gravity today and are pushing higher in a sea of red.

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, ANZ, BHP, & Oil Search shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are two of four sinking lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Is the Bapcor share price a buy in the current ASX correction?

| Phil Harpur

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price is dropping sharply today, caught up in the wider ASX sell-off. Does this…

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Which ASX 20 share has been the best performer over the past year?

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at was the best performing ASX 20 share over the past year in terms of share…

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 blue-chip ASX miners are set to take off

| Daryl Mather

These ASX mining shares could be set for a rapid change in value on the back of increasing iron ore…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Santos sink lower; Newcrest higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Clean TeQ, Medlab, Newcrest, & Ramelius are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Medlab Clinical Ltd (ASX:MDC) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How to approach the current ASX share market correction

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) crashing lower, let’s take a look at what’s happening and examine where you should…

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is down 5% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is down 5% on Monday. Here's why it is being sold off and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares and those exposed to interest rates were hit hard last week as investors flee to safe havens.

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Share Market News

Oil prices collapse: Santos share price crashes 29% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is one of a number of energy shares sinking lower after oil prices continued…

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Why I'm keeping this ASX travel share on my watchlist

| Giacomo Graziano

I’m keeping HelloWorld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) on my watchlist, but is the share price too cheap to ignore today?

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is shooting 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medlab Clinical Ltd (ASX:MDC) share price is shooting higher on Monday despite the market selloff. Here's why this cannabis…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week was a volatile one for ASX shares as the growing coronavirus threat sent investors fleeing for safe havens.

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Share Market News

Is the Bubs Australia share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is currently trading more than 30% lower for the year. Are Bubs…

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Share Market News

This ASX tech share is trading lower despite announcing an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing a new acquisition in…

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Share Market News

Virgin Australia shares hit a 10-year low. Are they a buy today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) share price has crashed to a 10-year low after closing more than 17%…

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REITs

Why Scentre Group shares have slumped in 2020

| Ken Hall

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares have crashed to a new 52-week low in March, but could the RBA interest rate…

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52-Week Lows

Is the Woodside Petroleum share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is trading at a 52-week low today, but is it good value…

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Share Market News

Has the sheen come off WAAAX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Vulnerable to backlash at any hint of weakness, let's take an in-depth look at how the WAAAX shares performed this…

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Share Market News

Perenti Global share price on watch after Barrick Gold contract update

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price could be on the move on Monday after announcing a new contract with…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Share Market News

Is Xero one of the world's best companies?

| Regan Pearson

It’s a bold question, but what would it take for Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) to be one of the world’s…

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Speculative

3 ASX shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX shares including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on the Aussie markets this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX shares slide further despite RBA rate cut

| Sebastian Bowen

How do ASX shares look this week? This Foolish ASX 200 weekly wrap gives you all you need to know!

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Share Market News

Oil prices crash lower: Is US$20 a barrel oil coming?

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch today after oil prices crashed lower. Could they…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand withdraws earnings guidance due to coronavirus outbreak

| James Mickleboro

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) share price could come under pressure again on Monday after it withdrew its guidance…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy right now...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell next week...

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2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for retirement

| Phil Harpur

Are you currently in (or nearing) retirement and looking for a way to get some extra income? Check out these…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $10,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares when the market volatility eases...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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