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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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Saracen Mineral share price on watch after bumper first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price will be on watch today after delivering a bumper half year profit...

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Can TPG's merger with Vodafone revive its fortunes?

| Phil Harpur

With the Federal Court overturning the ACCC's block on the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) and Vodafone merger, will TPG…

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QBE delivers US$550 million profit but cuts its final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing its full year results.

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52-Week Highs

Why Transurban and these ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why these top ASX shares are flying…

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52-Week Lows

Why Mayne Pharma and these ASX shares just hit multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and these ASX shares have just hit multi-year lows. Here's why they are down in…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch…

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2 ASX shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I would buy and hold Corporate Travel Management Group Ltd (ASX: CTM) and 1 other ASX share for…

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4 more ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

As we head into the busiest week of February's reporting season, here are 4 more ASX shares set to release…

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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I will be watching Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares next week…

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3 ASX events you missed on Friday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished the week on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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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…

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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4 ASX shares to get you started in investing

| Phil Harpur

If you're looking to get started in investing, here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and these 3…

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2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Phil Harpur

Here's why you can't go past these two top ASX dividend shares as long-term investments over the next decade.

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Were these the best results on the ASX last week?

| James Mickleboro

Why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares delivered the strongest results last week…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price was among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week…

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4 ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

Here are 4 great ASX shares to watch during the busiest week of February's ASX reporting season.

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Forget saving money! I'd invest using these 3 Warren Buffett tips

| Peter Stephens

I think adopting a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could be a better idea than…

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Former Bellamy's director facing criminal charges

| Kate O'Brien

A former Bellamy’s Australia Limited (ASX: BAL) Director is facing criminal charges for failing to disclose holdings in the company.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why I'll be watching the National Storage share price on Monday

| Phil Harpur

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) shares will be on watch on Monday following news of a takeover proposal by Public…

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2 high-yielding ASX property shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 high-yielding ASX shares to gain exposure to the property sector and receive a generous income stream along…

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The 1 piece of investing advice I wish I had given my 20 year-old self (that could have been worth $1.5 million)

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what advice you might give to yourself when you're older? Here are some clues.

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Lifestyle Communities announces latest contract of sale

| Phil Harpur

This afternoon, Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX: LIC) released an announcement in relation to the purchase of a new site in Melbourne.

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Why TPG, FAR and Southern Cross shares are lower today

| Phil Harpur

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is up by 0.50% at the time of writing, here are 3 ASX…

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This leading broker thinks the NAB share price can go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be going even higher from here according to analysts at Goldman…

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Select Harvests share price higher after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is pushing higher on Friday after providing an update on the impact of…

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Here's why these 3 ASX shares are trading higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 ASX shares performing strongly today, providing some indication as to what's pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO)…

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Why insiders are buying this ASX 200 dividend share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a look at an S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Fund managers have been buying NEXTDC and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and another fund manager have been buying these ASX shares this month...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Transurban shares still a buy for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price still a buy for ASX dividend income today?

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Why shares in this ASX small cap are dropping lower today

| Phil Harpur

Shares of ASX small cap People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: PPE) are dropping lower today on the back of the company's…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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New ASX All Technology Index set to launch next week

| Kate O'Brien

Next week, the ASX plans to launch a new technology index, a ‘mini NASDAQ’ named the S&P/ASX All Technology Index.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Magellan, NAB, & SDI shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price and the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price are two of four ending…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB & Telstra higher, Blackmores lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are on the move on the…

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Why I think this ASX 100 tech share is still a long-term buy

| Phil Harpur

Despite losing a bit of ground, here's why I still feel that REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is a great share…

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