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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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Share Fallers

Why ASX cannabis shares are sinking lower on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8), Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN), and the cannabis industry is sinking lower on Monday...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Appen higher, Smartgroup & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making moves on the ASX 200…

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iSignthis shares suspended 'until further notice'

| Tom Richardson

The regulator has requested bank statements, receivables balances, invoices, and remittance advices related to the six-month period ending June 30…

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oOh!Media share price higher after rejecting management buyout claims

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price is trading higher today after rejecting claims that a management buyout is being planned...

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Share Fallers

Why the Prospa share price crashed 28% lower to a 52-week low today

| James Mickleboro

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) share price has crashed lower on Monday after the release of a disappointing trading update...

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3 white hot small-cap shares to watch

| Tom Richardson

In the share market risk and return are positively correlated as the more risk you take, the higher the potential…

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Capital Raising

Saracen Minerals announces $796 million equity raising

| Ken Hall

Shares in Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (ASX: SAR) could move today after announcing an $800 million equity raising to fund…

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Share Gainers

Cochlear share price higher on FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is pushing higher on Monday after receiving FDA approval for the Osia 2 System.

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Share Fallers

Why the Smartgroup share price just crashed 17% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price has come under pressure on Monday after announcing the retirement of its long-serving…

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Share Gainers

Link Administration share price rockets higher after AGM

| Ken Hall

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) share price has rocketed higher today after the company's AGM.

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Why the Appen share price could rocket higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could surge higher on Monday after it upgraded its full year guidance for FY…

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Altium shares on watch after director resignation

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price could be on the move today after announcing a director resignation...

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Suncorp share price on watch after Q1 banking update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch following its banking update on Monday...

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Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on the watch on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) are two of five shares to watch on the ASX…

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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. Learn how this affected these…

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Share Market News

Expert says Australia house prices are one of the biggest risks in the global economy

| Tristan Harrison

Deutsche Bank Securities has issued its list of 20 biggest risks to the global economy, which included Australian house prices.

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Share Market News

The stock market is at a record high: 3 reasons why now is NOT the time to get out

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s why investing in stocks could continue to be a shrewd move even after a decade-long bull market.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that made waves this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) and 2 other ASX shares made waves this week

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Here's how I would spend $50,000 on ETFs next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) and two other ASX ETFs next week

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price was amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was one of the best performers on the ASX 200 index last week...

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher 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 higher on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Dicker Data shares fly on new client win

| Tom Richardson

Dicker Data is also due to announce and pay a quarterly dividend over the next month, with investors likely to…

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Why Afterpay shares gained 14% this week

| Tom Richardson

At $33 it trades on 46x Goldman's estimates for 71 cents in earnings per share for the year ending June…

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Share Gainers

Polynovo share price surges after strong AGM update

| Ken Hall

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price is surging to the finish on Friday afternoon after a strong growth prospect…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been selling Xero and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are one of three that have experienced notable insider selling this week. Here's why...

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The G8 share price is tumbling again today

| Tom Richardson

As a result of its problems G8 now expects EBIT between $131 million to $134 million over calendar 2019.

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Insiders have been buying Flight Centre and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares this week..

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Should you buy into ASX government IPOs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why buying government-owned companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) would have made…

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The CSL share price is now up 35,000%

| Tom Richardson

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is at a record high of $273 today and is now up around…

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Share Gainers

3 popular large caps just got hit with "sell" ratings by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

These 3 outperforming S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks have generated big returns for shareholders over the past year, but top…

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Share Gainers

Why the Advance Nanotek share price surged 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price has been on fire on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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How I would spend $5,000 on top ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $5,000 on today

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Share Fallers

Why AP Eagers, ARQ, Freedom Foods, & G8 Education shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) share price and the G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price are two of four ending the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, GrainCorp, Link, & NEXTDC shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price and the NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price are two of four charging higher on…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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