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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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Share Market News

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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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 Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) 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 Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that made waves this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Ltd A(SX: CSL) is one of my ASX shares of the week

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Share Market News

Zip Co expansion plans to be boosted by capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) has today announced a proposed $60 million capital raising.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The real cost of our franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the franking credits that come with our fully franked ASX dividend shares might not be as good as…

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Share Fallers

Bubs share price lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is under pressure on Friday following the release of its AGM update...

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Record Highs

Ansell shares jump to new record high as ASX 200 soars

| Ken Hall

The Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) share price has hit a new record high and could break the $30 mark today…

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Share Market News

Why the AVITA Medical share price is up 686% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price has been the best performer on the ASX 200 in 2019. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

The embattled ASX bank stock that's on a comeback trail in 2020

| Brendon Lau

Bank stocks are on the nose with investors with bad corporate behaviour, weaken balance sheet and falling interest rates conspiring…

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Capital Raising

Why Mach7 Technologies is in a trading halt

| Tim Katavic

Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) requests a trading halt pending a material announcement regarding a proposed capital raising.

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Share Fallers

Treasury Wine share price edges lower on broker sell recommendation

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is trading lower after Goldman Sachs reiterated its sell rating on the…

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Objective Corp, Sigma, & Western Areas are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price are two of four sinking…

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Share Gainers

Why AusCann, NRW, Select Harvests, & Virgin Money shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price and the Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Altium, CSL, & Virgin Money higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) shares have been making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Healius shares tumble despite tax case win

| Ken Hall

Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) shares are down more than 2% today despite a favourable Federal Court tax ruling against the…

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Share Gainers

Select Harvests shares rocket to a 52-week high on strong full year result

| James Mickleboro

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is rocketing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Virgin Money UK shares have jumped 22% today

| Ken Hall

Shares in Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX: VUK) are rocketing higher after its first full-year result since rebranding from CYBG…

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Record Highs

Why NRW Holdings shares rocketed 14% to a record high today

| Ken Hall

NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX: NWH) shares rocketed to a new record high after returning to trade following a $116 million…

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Share Gainers

Why the Premier Investments share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is pushing higher on the day of its annual general meeting...

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Capital Raising

Why Synlait Milk shares are on watch this morning

| Ken Hall

Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) shares could be moving in early trade after the growth stock's latest round of debt…

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Share Market News

Zip Co announces $60 million capital raising and AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is in a trading halt on Friday after announcing a $60 million capital…

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Share Market News

3 investments for an ASX at all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

As the ASX prints fresh new all-time highs, here's how and where you can invest in today's markets.

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Record Highs

Is a new ASX 200 record high actually a good thing?

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 rocketed to a new record high on Thursday - but could there be a hidden dark side…

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Technology One shares after their November surge?

| Ken Hall

Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE) shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 in November after a…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Find out everything that you missed on the ASX 200 on Thursday as the benchmark index closed at a record…

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Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 260% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on fire in 2019. Is it too late to invest?

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Record Highs

Why ResMed and these ASX 200 shares just hit all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) and these ASX 200 shares have been on form again this week and hit all-time highs. Here's…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Rural Funds faces new allegations from short seller Bucephalus

| Tom Richardson

Rural Funds Management's RE and fee structure is dividing the bulls and bears.

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Resources Shares

Top broker warns of no happy 2019 ending for Fortescue's share price

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is underperforming today and Morgan Stanley warns that the stock may…

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ASX-listed lenders shaking up the loan market

| Kate O'Brien

Individuals and small businesses seeking a loan these days have a plethora of options to choose from. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares have more than doubled in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is one of three that have doubled on the ASX 200…

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Technology Shares

Telstra shares up on possible InfraCo spin off

| Sebastian Bowen

What does Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)'s plans for InfraCo mean for ASX shareholders?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, GUD, Pro Medicus, & Sigma shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why ResApp, SKY Network, Telstra, & Volpara shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price and the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price are two of four racing…

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