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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Perpetual shares soar 9% as 1HFY20 results smash expectations

| Kate O'Brien

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) shares have lifted more than 9% today as the financial services provider delivered better than expected…

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Share Fallers

Why BINGO, Codan, Iress, & WiseTech Global are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Whitehaven Coal share price takes a 6% hit on disappointing earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) has dropped sharply today, following the release of a disappointing set of…

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8% dividend yield, strong HY20 result from this small cap

| Tristan Harrison

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX:NSC) has an 8% dividend yield and it just reported a strong HY20 result.

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Share Fallers

Iress share price falls 9% on FY19 results release

| Tim Katavic

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price is down in Thursday trade following the release of its 2019 financial results.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bravura, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Qantas are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Thursday. Here's…

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Why Medibank and NIB shares might be in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX private health shares Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) in the buy zone…

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Why Southern Cross Media shares have flown 10% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) shares have leapt nearly 10% this morning after the media group delivered better…

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Santos share price higher on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is trading higher following the release of its full year results for FY 2019...

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Why this beaten-down ASX share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price remains unchanged in trading today after the company released its half-year results.

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Boral shares lift following half year earnings release

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) shares are on the move this morning following the release of its half year results. The…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Coca-Cola Amatil & Qantas higher, WiseTech lower

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

These ASX retail shares are delivering despite the downturn

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 ASX retail shares that are bucking the trend and thriving in the currently harsh retail environment.

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Why the Domain share price is sinking 7% today

| Phil Harpur

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price is falling this morning after the company released its half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why the Aristocrat Leisure share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price hit a record high this morning. Here's why the gaming technology company's shares…

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Retail Shares

Why the Super Retail share price is rocketing today

| Brendon Lau

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price surged this morning on signs that it is weathering the impact…

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Sydney Airport share price flat on FY19 results

| Phil Harpur

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is on watch today after the company released its full-year FY19 results.

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BINGO share price storms 8% higher to a 52-week high on strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price has hit a 52-week high after delivering a strong half year result...

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3 ASX growth shares for your portfolio in 2020

| Rhys Brock

With the coronavirus outbreak sending the share prices of many market darlings tumbling, here are three other ASX growth stocks…

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Coca-Cola Amatil share price hits multi-year high after solid FY 2019 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price has hit a multi-year high following the release of its full year results...

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Medibank share price slumps as profits fall

| Kate O'Brien

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price has opened slightly lower this morning following the release of the insurer's 1H20…

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Share Gainers

Tyro Payments share price storms higher on stellar first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is charging higher on Thursday after delivering strong growth in the first half…

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This ASX Information Technology share is on watch after first half results

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price will be on watch when trade opens on the ASX this morning…

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Star Entertainment share price on watch after first-half profit drops

| Phil Harpur

The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) share price will be on watch this morning after the group released its half-year…

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Iluka hoping its spin-off plans will overshadow its $300m full year loss

| Brendon Lau

Iluka Resources Limited's (ASX: ILU) profit report this morning will be overshadowed by the miner’s spin-off plans for its royalty…

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Qantas reveals the impact of the coronavirus with its half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch today after revealing the impact of the coronavirus with…

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This ASX biotech share just posted 144% half year revenue growth

| Phil Harpur

Shares in ASX biotech provider Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) could move in early trade today after the group posted…

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Bravura Solutions share price on watch after first half results

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be one to watch on Thursday following the release of its half…

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3 ASX events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on another solid Wednesday for the ASX, as corporate earnings caused some…

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Smartgroup share price on watch after full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price could be on the move on Thursday after the release of its full…

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Why this small cap ASX financials share is on watch this morning

| Phil Harpur

Mortgage Choice share price on watch this morning following earnings release late yesterday

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52-Week Highs

Why CSL and these ASX 200 shares are flying high

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price was one of three that zoomed to new highs on Wednesday. Here's why they…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday…

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Why this ASX biotech share rocketed 14% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) share price surged 14.1% today after the ASX biotech released an update on its ongoing cancer…

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Energy contractor giant Worley wins 2 more contracts

| Motley Fool Staff

Energy giant Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) announced this afternoon that it has won two LNG contracts from Total. 

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet share price soared 11% higher today

| Tristan Harrison

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price flew 10.8% higher today in reaction to the FY20 half-year result.

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Asaleo Care shares charge 4% higher after dividends resume

| Phil Harpur

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price ended 3.69% higher today after the ASX consumer staples company released its…

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Pact Group share price rises higher on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) share price ended 1.63% higher today following the release of the packager's half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Cleanaway share price sweeps up 17%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price swept up 17% today in reaction to its FY20 half-year result.

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