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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 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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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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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Bega share price creamed on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is sliding today as the dairy manufacturer released its half-year results this…

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Share Fallers

Why Bega, Corporate Travel Management, Fortescue, & OceanaGold are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four sinking lower on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These 2 ASX shares are in takeover territory. Are they a buy today?

| Daryl Mather

There are currently 2 takeovers on the ASX that in my opinion offer a short-term, high-risk strategy with the potential…

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Share Market News

Why is the A2 Milk share price so resilient?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the overall pessimism, how has the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price bucked the trend and made…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Coles higher, Bega & Fortescue tumble

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares perform this reporting season?

| Kate O'Brien

As February reporting season wraps up, let's take a look at how these ASX cannabis shares performed.

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Fluence share price down despite announcing first Cambodian sale

| Phil Harpur

The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX:FLC) share price is trading lower despite the company announcing its first SUBRE sale in Cambodia.

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) falling more than 10% from recent highs, let's take a look at last week’s…

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Share Fallers

CLINUVEL share price crashes 10% lower despite coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price crashed to a 52-week low this morning despite the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

Why the Caltex share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price will be on watch this morning after the company announced an update…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price higher on Visa partnership news

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price could be on the move today after announcing a partnership with global payments giant…

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Share Market News

Rural Funds share price lower following half year update and distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) share price is trading lower on Monday after releasing its half year results and providing…

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Share Market News

CIMIC share price lower despite new contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing three new project wins worth…

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Why this small cap ASX energy share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price is on watch today following an announcement on the sale of its…

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3 ASX shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

After a week in which ASX shares were smashed lower and billions wiped out, here are 3 of my top…

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Why this ASX healthcare share just downgraded its guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price could come under pressure on Monday after downgrading its FY 2020 guidance due to…

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What we learned from ASX shares in the February earnings season

| Ken Hall

Here are a few key takeaways from the February earnings season as we look at what's moving ASX share price…

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Foolish weekly wrap: ASX shares have worst week since GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a dose of Foolish ASX 200 news. The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) has just had its worst week since…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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Share Market News

My top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

With the market sell off last week, here's 4 of my ASX share picks that offer good value right now.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares will be on watch on the…

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Best Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for March 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in March 2020. Here is what they…

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