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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

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 higher on Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Gamble on the Melbourne Cup, not the stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you leave your gambling hat at the races today, not the share market

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Share Market News

3 things every investor should know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) won’t surprise anyone but before you turn your attention back…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Audinate, Jumbo, & Panoramic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price and the Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Pilbara Minerals, Speedcast, & Westpac shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR a potential takeover target as housing market rebounds

| Kate O'Brien

Building materials suppliers are emerging as potential takeover targets as the residential construction market begins to recover. CSR Limited (ASX:…

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk Company share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are under…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as ASX shares to sell this…

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Share Fallers

Speedcast share price plummets 5% after ratings downgrade

| Ken Hall

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) share price has fallen this morning after a credit ratings downgrade by S&P Global.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB & Pro Medicus higher, Westpac sinks

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making waves on the…

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Share Fallers

Will new power plant fire up the AGL share price?

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price has fallen lower in 2019, but could a new power plant turn…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Why the Alcidion share price is surging higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price has surged higher after raising funds to fuel the healthcare technology company's growth...

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price crashed 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has tumbled 5% lower after returning from its trading halt on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price under pressure amid wage underpayments

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price could come under further pressure as shareholders ask questions about the underpayment of…

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Share Gainers

Worley share price on watch after new contract win

| Ken Hall

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is one to watch this morning after the company snapped up another European…

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Share Market News

3 things you missed on the ASX 200 on Monday

| Ken Hall

Find out what you missed in another big Monday on the ASX 200 led by the Westpac Banking Corp(ASX: WBC)…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Global Ltd (ASX: CGB) share price has charged higher after the cannabis company made an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Austal share price on watch after latest ship completion

| Ken Hall

The Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) share price could surge towards a new record-high after its latest LCS production update after…

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Capital Raising

MNF Group share price on watch after raising $52.1 million

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price will be on watch this morning after completing its capital raising...

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Share Market News

Westpac completes $2 billion institutional share placement

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch this morning when it returns from its trading halt...

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just hit all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and two others have just raced to all-time highs...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Weak Australia retail data hits JB Hi-Fi share price

| Tristan Harrison

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has been hurt by the latest ABS retail numbers.

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Where I would spend $20,000 on ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $20,000 on this week

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Share Market News

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

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Share Market News

Why are CIMIC shares down 35% from July's peak?

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) are down more than 35% from highs of over $50 in July. The…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the NRW share price is surging to the top of the ASX 200 leader board

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is rocketing higher after management confirmed it’s in pole position to acquire…

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Share Fallers

Why the NAB share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 index on Monday. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Panoramic Resources rockets 30% higher on Independence Group takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Panoramic Resources Ltd (ASX:PAN) share price has rocketed higher after receiving a takeover offer from Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO)...

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Share Fallers

Is now the time to buy ASX agriculture stocks?

| Ken Hall

Some of the biggest ASX agriculture stocks have been hit hard in 2019 as a nationwide drought continues to hit…

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Pointsbet shares in November?

| Ken Hall

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) shares have nearly doubled since the start of 2019 and continued their strong momentum throughout…

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Share Market News

Why CSR, NRW, Rio Tinto, & Syrah shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) share price and the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, NAB, Pivotal Systems, & Redbubble shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price and the Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Record Highs

Credit Corp share price hits new record high after AGM update

| Ken Hall

The Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX: CCP) share price surged to a new record-high today after an FY20 performance update…

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Share Market News

Wattle Health announces new China-based joint venture

| James Mickleboro

Wattle Health Australia Limited (ASX:WHA) has announced a new joint venture in China. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares that pay more than your term deposit

| Lina Lim

Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) could…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB sinks, Westpac shares halted

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making noise on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bionomics share price rocketed 43% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price has rocketed higher on Monday after a positive FDA announcement...

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