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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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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

These are the 10 best mid-cap shares of 2019

| Tom Richardson

In the share market past performance is no guide to future returns as the disclaimer goes. However, it can often…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB lower, GrainCrop & NEXTDC higher

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are making waves on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

GrainCorp share price jumps higher on positive ACCC news

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price is jumping higher on Friday following positive ACCC news...

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Freedom Foods share price lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price is tumbling lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

Top broker tips NEXTDC shares to hit $7.70

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price could be charging a lot higher from here according to one top broker...

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Share Gainers

ResApp share price races 7% higher on Sanofi agreement

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price is racing higher on Friday after announcing an agreement with Sanofi...

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is smoking the market on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Bellamy's Chinese takeover approved

| Tom Richardson

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) shareholders got an early Christmas present today after the FIRB approved its takeover of the…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares have doubled in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value on…

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52-Week Highs

Why Xero and these ASX 200 shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of three that just hit 52-week highs or better this week. Here's…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the G8 Education share price cratered today

| Tom Richardson

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) share price got smashed after it downgraded its calendar 2019 EBIT guidance today.

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Record Highs

Qantas share price tipped to test new highs next month

| Brendon Lau

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price joined a special club of high-flyers after the stock recently soared to…

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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

The Breville share price is now up 50% over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Breville shares are rising as the group continues to develop and sell market-leading kitchen appliances.

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Share Gainers

Ramsay Health Care share price higher following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is closing in on a 52-week high after its AGM update...

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous share price climbs higher after acquisition news

| Ken Hall

The Monadelphous Group Ltd (ASX: MND) share price has raced higher on the ASX today after purchasing two Chilean businesses.

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Share Gainers

Data#3 share price climbs higher after AGM update

| Tim Katavic

The Data#3 Limited (ASX: DTL) share price continues to rise after yesterday's trading update at the company's AGM.

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Share Market News

Why the Nanonsonics share price just hit a record high

| Tom Richardson

Nanosoncis Ltd is a market-leading medical device company that is growing sales and profits strongly. It's also forecasting a strong…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay share price is climbing today

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay shares are flying again today as brokers like Bell Potter and Goldman Sachs remain bullish on the back of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Emeco share price is rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| 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 Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, Emeco, & Nearmap shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four surging…

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Share Market News

Why AP Eagers, G8 Education, NAB, & Panoramic shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price and the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

Why the AUB share price is rocketing higher today

| Brendon Lau

The AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) share price surged during lunch time trade to become one of the best performers…

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Share Market News

Nearmap shares soar on growth forecast

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap shares could post a strong finish to 2019 after the SaaS player forecast ACV growth up to 33% in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: BHP & NAB lower, Nearmap rockets

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are making a splash on the…

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Share Gainers

Why Graincorp's share price jumped when earnings crashed

| Brendon Lau

A big crash in full-year earnings didn’t stop the Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price from jumping higher this morning.…

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Share Fallers

Why the NAB share price is down 4% today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why its shares are in the…

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Share Fallers

Why the AP Eagers share price crashed 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) share price is crashing lower on Thursday after a disappointing update...

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Share Fallers

Why the G8 Education share price is worth watching today

| Ken Hall

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) share price is one to watch in early trade after announcing earnings headwinds and…

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Share Market News

BHP share price tumbles on CEO retirement news

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price has come under pressure after announcing the retirement of its CEO Andrew Mackenzie...

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Althea is on a high today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is on a high on Thursday following positive news from its UK…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Find out all the news and events that you missed on another big day for the ASX 200 stocks on…

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Nearmap share price on watch following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price will be on watch today following the release of its AGM presentation...

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Share Market News

Where to invest your NAB dividends

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will be paying its latest dividend in the coming weeks. Here's where I would invest…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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