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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Why the Next Science share price has surged more than 6% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Next Science share price has surged more than 6% following the company's signed distribution agreement in the US.

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, Next Science, Service Stream, & Village Roadshow are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price and the Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) share price are two of four pushing…

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Share Fallers

Why AusCann, Appen, Beach, & Strike Energy are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price are two of four sinking…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Village Roadshow shares jump 19% higher on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) shares are surging higher on Thursday following the receipt of a takeover offer...

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Why Australia's strengthening economy could mean no RBA cuts in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA may not cut interest rates in 2020 as Australia’s economy strengthens, according to the latest ABS unemployment stats.

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Can the a2 Milk success story continue in 2020?

| Phil Harpur

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been growing at a very impressive rate and there are…

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Share Gainers

Clean TeQ share price rockets 25% higher on Panasonic news

| James Mickleboro

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price has rocketed 25% higher after announcing a deal with Panasonic...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay & CBA higher, NAB lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the…

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Share Gainers

A key midcap mining stock to buy now for 2020

| Brendon Lau

One of my favourite mining stocks is outperforming the market this morning and is likely to keep running ahead in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Service Stream share price jumped 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price is jumping higher on Thursday. Here's why it is up 9% this morning...

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Leading broker slaps buy rating on Afterpay shares

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after a leading broker gave its shares a buy…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is charging higher on Thursday after announcing a new contract win with the…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is rocketing 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an update on its…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Find out all of the biggest ASX 200 news items and events that you missed on another big Wednesday of…

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Are these the best blue chip ASX shares to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Are ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares the best blue chips to buy on the ASX right now?

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Share Market News

Mirvac share price on watch after winning Waterloo metro station contract

| James Mickleboro

The Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price could be on the move today after winning the Waterloo metro station contract...

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Share Gainers

Why I don't like CSL as an ASX investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Put down your pitchforks! Here's the reason why I don't think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares are a great ASX…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

A Contract Just Sent The APA Group Share Price Up 2%

| Motley Fool Staff

The APA Group (ASX:APA) share price increased by almost 2% after announcing an agreement. 

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Share Gainers

Why the Oil Search share price rose more than 3% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price increased more than 3% today after making an Alaskan-related announcement. 

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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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Resources Shares

Can the best performing ASX large cap in 2019 keep running higher?

| Brendon Lau

The best performing large cap of 2019 isn’t a tech darling but an “old school” stock. It’s iron ore miner…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Redbubble, OZ Minerals, & Virgin Money are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price and the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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Share Gainers

Why AusCann, Codan, Electro Optic Systems, & GTN are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why OZ Minerals shares are the worst performers on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price has fallen heavily on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Should you buy these 2 new ASX 200 additions?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are two new additions to the ASX 200 that could be a potential buy for the medium to long…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB, QBE, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on…

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These 2 ASX shares had multiple insider buys in December

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Are Zip Co shares still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Shares in Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) have dropped over 40% since their mid-October high of $5.86. Is now the time…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share rocketed 35% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the cannabis company released an update...

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX technology share is up 160% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has raced to an all-time high on Wednesday following an upgrade to its first…

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NAB share price sinks lower after ASIC bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is trading lower on Wednesday morning after ASIC took aim at the…

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Northern Star share price higher after completing $765 million placement

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is higher after returning from its trading halt following a $765 million…

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Share Fallers

Can ASX cannabis shares rebound in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The ASX cannabis shares have struggled to climb higher in 2020, but is there light at the end of the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Cimic share price jumped at yesterday's close

| Ken Hall

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch tomorrow after a 0.72% surge in 20 minutes…

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QBE Insurance share price on watch after North American update

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price will be on watch today after a disappointing update on its North…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of all the ASX 200 news, announcement and events that you missed on another big Tuesday for…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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