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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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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 Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Is the CSL share price finally in the buy zone this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price finally in the buy zone after last week's ASX 200 pullback?

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Share Fallers

Why the Accent Group share price is sinking 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is sinking notably lower on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying this ASX 200 healthcare share

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX 200 healthcare share with multiple recent director buys over the last week.

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Fund managers have been buying Kogan and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Leading fund managers have been buying Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares following the market meltdown...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Insiders have been buying Coles and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares this week. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX pharmaceutical share is on the move today

| Kate O'Brien

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is ont the move today following news of an FDA grant.

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Share Market News

Why I think the Telstra share price is a buy right now

| Phil Harpur

With the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price down by 7% since the start of last week, is now the…

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Share Market News

December GDP: Is Australia's economy in a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s quarterly GDP figures have just been released, is the country in a recession because of the bushfires?

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Avita Medical, NEXTDC, & Northern Star are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) are two of four storming notably higher today despite the market selloff.…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been snapping up this ASX travel share

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at a small cap ASX travel share with multiple director buys on the ASX last…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Perpetual lower, NEXTDC higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT), and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) shares are on the move…

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ASX reporting season brings mixed results for electronics retailers

| Kate O'Brien

Despite the doom and gloom pervading the ASX retail sector, some bright lights shone amongst electronics retailers this reporting season.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, HUB24, Perpetual, & Xero shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX mining share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price will be on watch this morning after the mineral exploration company announced a…

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest and these ASX gold miners are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price and these gold miners are surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why you should buy ASX shares instead of toilet paper

| Nikhil Gangaram

Instead of joining the panic buying of toilet paper and consumer staples, here are 3 ASX shares you could be…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price higher on VivaGel update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

Why this small cap fintech share is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The RAIZ Invest Ltd (ASX:RZI) share price is trading flat on Wednesday following the release of its latest update...

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Share Market News

Why the Westgold share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) share price will be on watch today after the WA gold miner announced recommencement at…

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Share Market News

Interest rates cuts are not the answer for ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and US Federal Reserve have both cut interest rates. I don’t think this is…

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Share Market News

Why the Zoono share price has skyrocketed 250% in 2020

| Rhys Brock

Zoono Group Limited (ASX: ZNO) has become an unlikely leader in the global fight against the spread of coronavirus.

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Share Gainers

Why Xero and Afterpay shares bounced yesterday

| Ken Hall

Shares in Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) climbed higher yesterday - but is now the time…

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Share Market News

NEXTDC share price on watch after material contract update

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price will be on watch today after releasing a material contract update...

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Share Market News

Blame the Fed for the ASX's big fall this morning

| Brendon Lau

If you are looking for someone to blame for the sharp market sell-off this morning, you can point your finger…

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares have fallen to multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price and two others tumbled to multi-year lows on Tuesday. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds, pauses on RBA cut

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) rebounded today, but then investors seemed unconvinced by the RBA interest rate cut.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Woolworths shares worth buying after the ASX correction?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price a buy after falling 14% last week?

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CBA and Westpac pass the cash rate cut on in full

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have announced that they will pass the RBA's cash rate…

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Share Market News

RBA cuts interest rates to record low

| Kate O'Brien

The Reserve Bank of Australia this afternoon cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low…

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Share Market News

Why the Avita Medical share price is rising 5% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price is soaring 5% higher today as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) recovers…

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Share Gainers

Domain share price higher on MyDesktop sale news

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price is pushing higher after announcing the sale of its MyDesktop business...

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Share Market News

Why the Clinuvel share price surged 25% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has surged higher today, climbing as much as 24.97%. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Why Mayne Pharma, Collins Foods, and Perenti are tumbling lower today

| Phil Harpur

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) bouncing back today, here are three ASX 200 shares tumbling lower.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is rebounding. Should you go all in?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is back in the green today. Is it time to go all in on ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the NextDC share price is soaring 6% higher today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) rebounds, let’s take a look at what's driving the Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) share…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as sells. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Coles, Flight Centre, & Next Science are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four racing higher on Tuesday.…

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Share Market News

Should you buy Afterpay and Zip Co shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares in the buy zone after recent share price weakness? One…

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