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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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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech share has surged 10% this morning

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX tech stock Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) have rocketed more than 10% in early trade after a strong…

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Share Gainers

Netwealth share price higher on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing a solid second quarter update...

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Record Highs

Coles and Woolworths shares hit record highs as Kaufland exits

| Ken Hall

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) shares set new record highs yesterday. Should you buy…

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Share Fallers

Why the Downer share price is crashing 26% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after downgrading its earnings guidance for FY 2020...

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52-Week Highs

Why these 3 ASX shares are at 52-week highs

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares had another good day yesterday as these 3 big-name companies led the Aussie index to yet another…

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Share Gainers

Why the Oil Search share price climbed higher yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH) share price climbed 0.90% higher yesterday after a strong progress update on its Alaskan…

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Galaxy Resources share price on watch after Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of its fourth quarter…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of all the ASX 200 news, announcement and events that you missed on a strong Wednesday for…

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Takeover offers getting close, will the Webjet share price soar?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price soar as it gets closer to receiving official takeover offers?

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Westpac names former ANZ CEO as its new chairman

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch today after naming its new chairman...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Watch these exciting ASX small cap shares closely in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) shares have been on fire in 2020. Could these ASX small cap shares be next in line…

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Record Highs

Why Coles, Pushpay, & SEEK shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares are flying high right now. Here's why they have just hit record…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $1,000 into ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares right now...

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Share Market News

Big global retailer abandons Australia, retail disruption averted

| Tristan Harrison

Retailers like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have avoided disruption as Kaufland abandons plans for Australia.

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Share Gainers

Why the Cimic share price rose more than 2% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price rose more than 2% today after making an announcement about contract wins. 

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares I would buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX: APX), Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

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) finished up on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have given National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares buy ratings this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Mirvac, Syrah, & PolyNovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Gainers

The latest large cap ASX stocks to be upgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors won’t let the spread of the coronavirus stand in the way of a bull market! News that the…

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Share Fallers

Why AP Eagers, Flight Centre, Kogan, & St Barbara are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price are two of…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Mirvac share price is at a 52-week high today

| Ken Hall

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) share price has jumped higher today and hit a new 52-week high. Is there still…

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Share Gainers

Why the WISR share price is rocketing 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WISR Ltd (ASX:WZR) share price is rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why the marketplace lender's shares are up…

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Share Fallers

Why the Flight Centre share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is tumbling lower today following a broker downgrade. Here's what you…

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Record Highs

Why the Polynovo share price surged to a record today

| Brendon Lau

The golden run in the Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price continues with the stock hitting a new record high…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: PolyNovo & Santos higher, NAB lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Can this small-cap challenger disrupt the ASX payments sector?

| Lina Lim

Could SmartPay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) be positioned to take market share from the likes of Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:…

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NAB share price drops lower on class action news

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price has dropped lower on Wednesday after Maurice Blackburn launched a new class…

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Share Gainers

Why shares in this ASX retailer have doubled in 6 weeks

| Ken Hall

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price has been a top performing stock on the ASX in recent weeks…

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Share Gainers

Syrah share price charges higher on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following the release of its fourth quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Why the St Barbara share price is under pressure this morning

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price has been hammered in early trade after an FY 2020 production guidance…

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Share Fallers

Why shares in this ASX gold miner are on the move today

| Ken Hall

The Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) share price is losing ground in early trade after the gold miner's latest quarterly…

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Santos share price lower despite record sales and production

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is trading lower despite smashing records in FY 2019. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Is the Sydney Airport share price a buy for 2020?

| Phil Harpur

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price had a strong year in 2019, but can this growth…

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan share price jumps 18% to a record-high following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

RPMGlobal share price rockets 11% higher to a 10-year high

| James Mickleboro

The RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX:RUL) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its progress over…

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Share Gainers

HUB24 shares are up 1167% in 5 years. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) shares have been quietly rocketing higher and are up 1100% in 5 years. Should you buy…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue, NEXTDC, & Ramsay just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares have just hit 52-week highs or better this week...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest ASX 200 news, events and share price movements that you missed on a…

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