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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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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue's share price surged to its highest since 2008

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price surged to hit its highest level since the GFC in 2008…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Gentrack, Jumbo, Kogan, & NIB shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price are two of four sinking lower…

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Why I'd buy and hold Xero shares to 2025 and beyond

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Xero is a great share to buy and hold beyond 2025

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Share Gainers

Why Cann Group, Fortescue, Mesoblast, & Silver Lake shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Gainers

Why Silver Lake is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan share price crashed 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has crashed lower on Monday after the release of a disappointing first half update...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac higher, Super Retail & NIB lower

| James Mickleboro

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making moves on the…

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Share Market News

AFIC FY20 half year result: Profit down 39%, is the share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

LIC Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) has reported its FY20 half-year result, is the share price a buy?

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Why the Webjet share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) share price is one worth watching this morning after a market update on CEO John…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Which ASX insurance shares could be affected by the bushfires?

| Lloyd Prout

These ASX insurance shares have received thousands of claims for the Australian bushfires. Here's a closer look at the numbers…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX cannabis shares are starting the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) and THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) are cannabis shares to watch this week. Here's why...

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Super Retail share price tumbles 8% lower on first half trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price has tumbled lower on Monday after providing an update on its first…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Will the SeaLink share price move on recent acquisition completion news?

| Lloyd Prout

Here's how the SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX: SLK) share price could be impacted by its recent acquisition of Transit…

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Share Gainers

Resolute Mining share price higher after gold hedge update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher on Monday after providing an update on its gold hedging…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX growth shares I'd buy today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) are 2 ASX growth shares…

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Why the Pilbara Minerals share price is up 50% since December

| Rhys Brock

The share price of Pilbara Minerals Limited (ASX:PLS) is up 50% since December. But is an investment in this pureplay…

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Share Market News

Bushfires and SARS could impact on this outperforming ASX 200 stock

| Brendon Lau

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price will be in the spotlight today after management posted its…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think the Domino's share price is a buy

| Phil Harpur

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) has evolved to become Australia’s largest pizza chain. Here's why I think Domino's shares…

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Share Market News

NIB share price on watch after downgrading FY20 profit expectations

| Tristan Harrison

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price will be on watch today after private health insurer downgraded FY20 profit guidance.

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These 3 ASX growth shares pulled back on Friday. Should you invest?

| Lina Lim

High profile growth names pulled back on Friday as the ASX 200 raced ahead. Could this be a buying opportunity?

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Kogan share price on watch after first half update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of its first half update...

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Here's why analysts rate Bigtincan shares a buy

| Nikhil Gangaram

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) has started 2020 on the right foot with the company’s share price trading near all-time…

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3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

After Aussie equities smashed all kinds of records in recent days, check out my top 3 ASX 200 shares to…

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Share Market News

These 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

Gentrack share price on watch after FY 2020 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price will be on watch today after it downgraded its guidance for FY 2020 significantly...

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52-Week Highs

Why CBA and these All Ords shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that raced to 52-week highs last week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares have been named as buys by top brokers...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Is MoneyMe positioned to disrupt lenders and the big 4 banks?

| Lina Lim

Could MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) disrupt traditional lenders such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp…

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The Pointsbet share price is up 20% in 2020, is it time to buy?

| Lina Lim

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price has gone parabolic, soaring by more than 20% this year. Is now…

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How to set up your superannuation for success in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to set up your superannuation for the year ahead, check out my top tips to get the…

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What the biggest companies in the world all have in common

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the largest ten companies on the planet compare when we look at past winners and losers

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price and the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price were amongst the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price and the Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Friday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the ASX 200 news, events and announcements that you missed as the Aussie share market…

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Lynas sued in Malaysia, share price on watch

| Motley Fool Staff

Lynas Corporation Ltd's (ASX:LYC) share price will be watched on Monday after three people sued its Malaysian subsidiary. 

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This retailer is eyeing an IPO, despite difficult conditions

| Kate O'Brien

A youth clothing retailer is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering despite the difficult trading conditions plaguing the sector.

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