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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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Share Fallers

Why the Altium share price crashed 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price crashed a sizeable 18% lower on Tuesday. Here's why its shares were sold off...

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Share Fallers

HY20 result: is this share the best for the ageing tailwinds?

| Tristan Harrison

Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) reports its HY20 result, is it the best to profit from the ageing tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Why the Monadelphous share price is the top performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price jumped this morning after the construction and engineering group posted its first…

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Kogan share price tumbles lower after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday after releasing its half year results. Here's what you…

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Why the Virtus Health share price is climbing higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX: VRT) share price is climbing higher this morning after the fertility services company released its H1…

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Why this NZ banking share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Heartland Group Holdings Limited (ASX: HGH) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its…

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Bubs share price surges 10% on new Woolworths deal

| Phil Harpur

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is rocketing this morning after announcing a new deal with Woolworths Group…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price is sinking 6% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Cochlear share price drops lower after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is trading lower on Tuesday following the release of its half year results this…

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BHP shares on watch after first-half profit jump and dividend increase

| Phil Harpur

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price will be one to watch today, after the resources giant released its…

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Netwealth share price on watch following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price will be on watch today following the release of its half year results.…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares are up 25% in February

| Ken Hall

Check out why these 4 ASX 200 shares including Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) have rocketed 25% higher or more…

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Coles delivers first half profit of $498 million

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday after it delivered a first half…

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Ansell share price on watch after half year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its earnings for…

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Rio Tinto on watch after downgrading Pilbara iron ore shipments guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after downgrading its iron ore shipments guidance…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Monday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, announcements and events that you missed yesterday as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just surged to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares have just surged to 52-week highs. Here's why they are flying high right…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Could this be the best ASX healthcare stock in 2020?

| Rhys Brock

The Polynovo Limited (ASX: PNV) share price is up over 300% in just 12 months. But this could still be…

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Why I would buy shares of this ASX 200 health-technology company

| Phil Harpur

Despite being up 170% since the beginning of 2019, here's why I think Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) still has plenty…

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How to create a passive income from dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a resilient income portfolio using dividend stocks.

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Why Blackmores, Corporate Travel and Wisr shares dropped lower today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) closing marginally down by 0.07%, here are 3 ASX shares that performed worse…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX artificial intelligence share rocketed 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price rocketed 25% higher on Monday. Here's why investors were buying the artificial intelligence…

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CIMIC under fire for forcing supply chain finance

| Kate O'Brien

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) is under fire again over its use of supply chain financing.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Is Treasury Wine Estates a potential takeover target?

| Kate O'Brien

Speculation has surfaced that Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) could be a takeover target.

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Here's why this ASX materials stock shot up 7% today

| Phil Harpur

The GR Engineering Services Ltd (ASX: GNG) share price has popped more than 7% today on the news it has…

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Why the Prospa share price is charging higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) share price is surging higher today after the online lender made an announcement to the…

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Where I'd invest $10,000 in a volatile 2020

| Rhys Brock

Although the ASX has started the year strongly, 2020 still has the potential for negative surprises. Here's where I’d invest…

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Why Polynovo and these 3 ASX shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 4 ASX shares that have performed well in today's trade, and a closer look at what's driving their…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This is where I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares and 2 other ASX shares are a buy today.

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How high can the CSL share price go?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has continued its miraculous run into 2020. Just how high can the CSL…

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Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX energy share is sinking lower on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX:KAR) share price has come under pressure on Monday. Here's why it is one of the…

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Why this small cap biotech has rocketed 2,511% in the last 5 months

| Phil Harpur

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price has rocketed 22% higher so far today, taking 5-month returns to a…

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Johns Lyng share price rises on acquisition announcement

| Phil Harpur

The Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX:JLG) share price has surged 3.5% so far today following the announcement of a new…

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Altium share price hits a record high: What to expect with its half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has just hit a record high ahead of its half year results release. Here's…

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Why shares in this ASX environmental company have soared 9% today

| Phil Harpur

Here's a closer look at why the Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET) share price is soaring today.

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Money3 share price bounces on positive results

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX: MNY) share price is trading higher today following the release of the lender’s half-year results.

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