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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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Why the Netlinkz share price crashed 9% lower on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Netlinkz Ltd (ASX:NET) share price crashed lower on Wednesday. Here's why the small cap tech share came under pressure...

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Platinum Asset Management grows December FUM to $25.1 billion

| Motley Fool Staff

Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) grows total funds under management (FUM) at December 2019 to $25.1 billion.

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Freedom Foods gives a bushfire update, how will the share price respond?

| Motley Fool Staff

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company provided a bushfires update…

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CSL makes new US-based partnership, will the share price rise?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price going to rise after making a partnership in the United States with SAB…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 down on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Sigma share price dips on CFO resignation news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price sunk lower today following the resignation of the company’s CFO.

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Why I think this ASX 100 technology company is a great buy

| Phil Harpur

While the WAAAX tech shares are in the spotlight right now, here's why I think SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) deserves…

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Have you got Nine Entertainment shares on your ASX watchlist?

| Jules Woodward

The Nine Entertainment share price has risen more than 30% from the same time last year. Here's why it should…

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The struggling auto sector could be bottoming. Should you invest in 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The auto sector could be poised for a turnaround in 2020. Here are 2 ASX stocks to put on your…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip Co share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen heavily on Wednesday. Is this why the buy now pay later…

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The economic impact of Australia's bushfire crisis

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s bushfire crisis is weighing on consumer confidence and the jobs market as the emergency takes its toll on economic…

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Are BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares a buy after a ripper 2019?

| Lina Lim

Can BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) continue their…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why they…

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ASX gold shares soar as Iran strikes back

| Kate O'Brien

Gold has long been hailed as a safe haven in times of geo-political uncertainty. When the threat of war or…

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Independence, Resolute, & Santos are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price and the Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Pendal, Qantas, & WiseTech Global shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price and the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price are two of four…

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Iran launches attacks on the US, how will this affect ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares are dropping after Iran launched rocket attacks on the US, what’s going to happen next to the share…

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Why this betting stock is my top ASX growth pick for 2020

| Lina Lim

Why 2020 could be a blockbuster year for Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)

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ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac & WiseTech lower, Independence higher

| James Mickleboro

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), Westpac Banking Corp (ASXWBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making a splash on the…

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Where I'd spend $25,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is one of the ASX shares i would spend $25,000 on today

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Share Gainers

Caltex share price higher after responding to takeover speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after responding to takeover speculation...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to hold for the long term

| Kate O'Brien

Investing in the ASX is one of the best methods of building wealth over the long term. Here are 2…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 top ASX 20 dividend shares to put on your list

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 20 is the largest 20 companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation. We take a look at…

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WiseTech Global share price lower after announcing SISA Studio Informatica acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after announcing the acquisition of SISA Studio Informatica...

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Share Gainers

Independence Group share price jumps after smashing production guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after smashing its guidance in the first half...

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52-Week Highs

Why Wesfarmers and these All Ords shares are flying high this week

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these All Ords shares are flying high right now. Here's why investors are buying them...

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Why the Coca-Cola Amatil share price is at a 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is trading at new 52-week highs.

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Resolute Mining share price on watch after fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the release of its fourth quarter…

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Why these 2 ASX cannabis shares are flying higher this week

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Cann Group Limited (ASX: CAN) and Althea Group Holdings (ASX: AGH) are flying higher this week. Here's a…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap biotech ASX share zoomed higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) share price zoomed higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Ingenia Communities share price drops on bushfires and FY20 guidance

| Motley Fool Staff

The Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) share price fell by 3.75% after giving an update about the bushfire effects on its…

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Share Gainers

Why I think the Australian Ethical share price is screaming BUY

| Motley Fool Staff

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX: AEF) share price is up 5.19% today and 164% within the last 12 months.…

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

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Decmil, Northern Star, & Reject Shop shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of four…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Opthea, Orocobre, & PolyNovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price and the PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price are two of four storming…

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Share Gainers

PolyNovo share price jumps 12% on strong sales update

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is racing higher on Tuesday after the release of a strong sales update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Sezzle share price skyrocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is rocketing higher after releasing another update on its California Financing Law License application...

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Why this broker says the CSL share price could top $350

| Kate O'Brien

Morgan Stanley analysts say CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares could top $350 if their bull case for the company eventuates.…

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