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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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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52-Week Lows

Are ASX coal mining shares good value right now?

| Ken Hall

ASX coal mining shares have been hammered and are sitting at 52-week lows. Are these ASX stocks undervalued or simply…

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Share Fallers

Crown share price tumbles 7% lower amid coronavirus concerns

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price has come under pressure amid concerns that the coronavirus could negatively impacts its…

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This ASX healthcare share skyrocketed last week. Should you invest?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of growing healthcare company Medical Developments International Limited (ASX: MVP) is up over 130% since September. Here’s…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ, Crown, & Webjet lower

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares are on the move on…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sezzle share price is moving today

| Ken Hall

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price has had a volatile start to the week after the BNPL group's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why NRW Holdings shares are freefalling today

| Ken Hall

NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) shares have slumped 5% this morning after reporting a fatal accident involving one of its employees.

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How will the coronavirus outbreak impact ASX shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus outbreak has investors on high alert. Here are some sectors and stocks on the ASX that could be…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price higher on Stripe partnership news

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing a deal with U.S. payments giant Stripe...

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Gold

Can gold surge to US$2000 on coronavirus scare?

| Brendon Lau

Gold has been supported by record low interest rates but the coronavirus outbreak could give it a boost to around…

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Share Gainers

Why the BINGO share price is pushing higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are on the rise...

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Share Market News

Credit Corp share price lower despite strong first half result

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite the release of a strong half year result...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as shares to buy this week..

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan and these ASX shares have crashed lower in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares have crashed lower in 2020. Here's why they have been sold off...

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Share Market News

Why the Synlait Milk share price on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) share price is one to watch this morning after the Kiwi dairy group increased…

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Share Gainers

The Appen share price has jumped 15% higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has been a strong performer in January. Is it too late to buy this…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus couldn't come at a worst time for ASX investors

| Brendon Lau

There’s never a good time for a virus pandemic, but the spreading coronavirus threat couldn’t come at a worst time…

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Share Gainers

Why you should watch the Afterpay share price this week

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has been surging higher in 2020. But there's one important milestone that it…

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Volpara share price on watch after strong third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price will be on watch after the release of a strong third quarter…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) and these ASX shares have just raced to 52-week highs or better. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

The Xero share price has doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has now doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why its shares have been on…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to watch during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares will be ones to watch during the earnings season in February...

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares are up over 30% already in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) and these All Ords shares have been on fire since the start of the year. Here's…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares for retirement income

| Phil Harpur

If you're looking to add income shares to your ASX portfolio for retirement, here's why Wesfarmers, Telstra and Soul Patts…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 20 shares to buy and hold for decades

| Phil Harpur

Why Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) are 2 ASX 20 shares I'd buy and…

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Share Market News

Why CSL shares will be the gift that keeps on giving

| Lina Lim

Why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is fit for any investor's portfolio for the long-term.

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Share Market News

Forget Bitcoin! Analysts think you should watch this ASX share in 2020

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s why analysts think Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) can be a disruptor in the perosnal lending market in 2020 and…

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Should you borrow money to supercharge your ASX returns?

| Ken Hall

You might be looking to borrow money and boost your ASX returns in 2020. But here's why you might want…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys next week...

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5 leading ASX shares to start a share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here are my top 5 picks of leading ASX shares to help start a share portfolio, including Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were amongst the best performers on the index last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price and the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

Crown names its new CEO and chair

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch next week following the appointment of its new CEO…

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Record Highs

The Altium share price just stormed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price climbed to a record high on Friday. Here's why its shares are on form right now...

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Share Market News

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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Share Gainers

What was moving this ASX small cap's share price today?

| Ken Hall

The Supply Network (ASX: SNL) share price fluctuated in afternoon trade today after an earnings update from the ASX automotive…

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Share Market News

Should you be paying attention to this ASX 200 investment manager?

| Michael Tonon

Here's why I think Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) shares are worth serious consideration in 2020.

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