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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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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 Fallers

Why Ansell, AVZ Minerals, Spark, & Virgin Money are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX:SKI) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why Afterpay, Xero, and Bega shares are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) bouncing back today, here are 3 ASX shares that are seeing particularly strong…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Clinuvel, Flight Centre & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move…

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2 blue-chip ASX healthcare shares I would buy right now

| Phil Harpur

With recent corrections to their share prices, here's why these two ASX healthcare shares stand out to me as good…

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Is the CBA share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

With its share price down and dividend yield now more appealing, is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price…

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Coles shares upgraded by two leading brokers

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could be going notably higher than here according to some leading brokers...

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Flight Centre boosts technology roadmap with latest investment

| Kate O'Brien

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is trading higher this morning as the company strengthens its technology…

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX biopharma share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

| Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has retained its ‘Buy’ rating on Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) following the release of the its 1H20 results.

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Share Gainers

Atlas Arteria share price zooms higher on APRR transaction completion

| James Mickleboro

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) share price is zooming higher on Tuesday after completing its APRR transaction. Here's what it…

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Why this ASX small cap share is rocketing 25% higher

| Phil Harpur

The Scidev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price is rocketing higher this morning after the company announced a major trial purchase…

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Share Gainers

Why the Next Science share price is storming 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is surging higher on Tuesday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why this cannabis company is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price is zooming higher on Tuesday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is down 10% over the last 30 days. Is this a buying opportunity…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could benefit from an RBA rate cut

| Ken Hall

Find out what an RBA interest rate cut would mean for your portfolio and which ASX shares could be in…

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Will an RBA interest rate cut save the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) save the ASX if it cuts interest rates today?

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Share Market News

Westpac share price hits a multi-year low: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price hit a multi-year low on Monday. Is it time to buy the banking…

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Why these 3 ASX 200 shares rebounded on Monday

| Rhys Brock

After a horror week on the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO), it was good to see some former market darlings end…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Healius share price offers a rare opportunity for profit

| Daryl Mather

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) closed 10% below a serious takeover bid on Friday. A rare opportunity for profit on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 39% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Uscom Ltd (ASX:UCM) share price surged 29% today after the Chinese government recommended one of its products for use…

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Share Market News

Should you wait for the 'market bottom' before buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a bruising 6 days for ASX shares, should you wait and 'buy at the bottom' during this ASX market…

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Why this ASX energy share soared 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price soared 8% higher today following an update to the market on drilling…

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ASX 200 dips and then rebounds in wild start to week

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) had a very volatile start to the week as investors continue to worry about the coronavirus.

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Share Market News

Why the Zoono share price rocketed another 19% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price has rocketed another 19.26% today to close at $2.26.

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Share Market News

Will a RBA rate cut save the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Many investors are predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates this week, will it save…

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Gold

St Barbara reserves increase in gold bull market

| Daryl Mather

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is set to rise after ore reserves increase positioning it for a…

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Why the Qantas share price is nosediving 5% today

| Phil Harpur

Amongst the market turmoil today, one company that has seen its share price down by more than most is Qantas…

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech Global share price is zooming 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has been on fire on Monday. Here's why its shares are up 15%…

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Technology Shares

Which ASX fintech share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

| Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has slapped a ‘Buy’ rating on Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR), stating that new initiatives point to a Q4…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue share price crashed 12% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price fell heavily today. But it wasn't just the coronavirus weighing on its…

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Is the tumbling Aussie dollar good or bad for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

The Australia dollar is making a tentative bounce after falling to fresh 11-year lows this morning, although this won’t quell…

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Healthcare Shares

Ansell share price set to benefit from coronavirus stockpiling

| Daryl Mather

As grim as it seems, some companies stand to benefit from coronavirus stockpiling. Here's why Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) may be…

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3 ASX shares that insiders have been snapping up

| 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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Here's why Costa, Perenti and Next Science shares are moving higher

| Phil Harpur

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) facing its sixth straight day of losses, here's why these 3 ASX shares are…

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Why now could be a great time to buy Wesfarmers shares

| Phil Harpur

With the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price falling by more than 11% in the current ASX market correction, here's…

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Corporate Travel Management shares sink 10% lower on VGI report

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price came under pressure on Monday after being hit with another scathing report…

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Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the ASX shares I would invest $10,000 in this…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares as buys for this week. Here's why they…

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, Freedom Foods, Hansen, & Liquefied Natural Gas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares are pushing higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

A market correction saw the share market fall more than 10% from recent highs last week as the Australian dollar…

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