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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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Why the CSL Limited share price hit a record high this week

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL): Buy, hold, sell?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, BHP, & HUB24 higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares are making waves on…

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iSignthis responds to ASX enquiries

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price remains suspended, but management has responded to queries by the ASX...

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Perpetual share price down on a disastrous quarter of net outflows

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT) is being hit by the trend for industry funds to run money in house.

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Top broker reiterates buy rating on Domino's shares

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price could be heading higher according to one leading broker...

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Share Fallers

Pendal share price dips on falling FUM announcement

| Ken Hall

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price could fall lower after becoming the latest ASX wealth manager to report…

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Share Gainers

Australian Ethical share price surges higher on strong update

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price has surged higher following a strong Q1 update...

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How Warren Buffett picks his winners

| Sebastian Bowen

Everyone has heard of Warren Buffett, but do you know how he picks his best investments? Here's a look at…

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HUB24 share price on watch after strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price could be on the rise today after releasing a strong first quarter update...

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Can LiveTiles hit $100m in annualised recurring revenue by FY 21?

| Tom Richardson

Can Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) get a grip on costs?

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Michael Hill delivers strong quarterly sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price will be on watch today following the release of its first quarter…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on…

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Why your big bank shares have soared in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Is this the top for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) in 2019?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 lower on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Here's how to profit from Australia going cashless

| Tristan Harrison

Australia is steadily heading towards being a cashless society, how can we profit?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre could send Webjet's share price sinking lower

| Brendon Lau

The disappointing earnings update that sent the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price nose diving by 11%…

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Share Market News

It's official: Money is flooding into Australian house prices again

| Tom Richardson

ABS data shows more strong credit growth over August 2019.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are one of three that top brokers have just named as buys...

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SaaS player MedAdvisor Ltd raises $17 million for growth push

| Tom Richardson

MedAdvisor is a little-known tech and healthcare small cap.

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Healthcare Shares

Sonic Healthcare share price climbs after capital raising

| Ken Hall

The Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL) share price has been climbing higher after a US$550 debt raising in the United…

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Share Market News

How to boost your wealth with ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can use ASX dividend shares to boost your wealth on the stock market

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Netwealth, Orora, & Polynovo shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price and the Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price are two of four racing notably higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Harvey Norman, Metcash, Resolute, & SKY Network shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price are two of four dropping notably…

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Share Market News

Why the Polynovo share price is now up 24x in 5 years

| Tom Richardson

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price is up 7% to $2.43 this lunchtime despite the biotech not releasing any…

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute share price crashed 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has crashed lower after revealing issues at its Syama operation...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: CBA & Clinuvel lower, Brambles higher

| James Mickleboro

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV), and Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) shares have been on the move on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Clinuvel share price dropped 21% today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has come under pressure on Thursday. Here's why...

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Is the ASX 200 set for a Christmas rally?

| Lina Lim

There are many reasons why the ASX 200 could rally just in time for Christmas, from low interest rates to…

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The VGI Partners share price has tripled since June

| Tom Richardson

VGI Partners Ltd (ASX: VGI) reports flat FUM over the past quarter ex-VGI Asia.

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Share Gainers

Brambles share price storms higher on solid first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price has stormed higher following the release of a solid first quarter update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Viva Energy share price falls despite takeover approval

| Ken Hall

The Aussie regulator has paved the way for Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) to acquire Liberty Oil.

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SEEK reports artificial intelligence can power profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Is SEEK's heavy reinvestment down to more than the LinkedIn threat?

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Share Fallers

Transurban share price edges lower on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price has edged lower today after releasing its first quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Orora share price rockets 20% higher after offoading its Australasian Fibre Business

| James Mickleboro

The Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price has surged 20% higher after announcing a major asset sale...

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Share Gainers

3 things you missed on the ASX on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Catch up with all the latest news that everyone is talking about from a big Wednesday of trade on the…

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Share Market News

Metcash share price on watch as it may lose another big contract

| Brendon Lau

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price could come under pressure on news that it is trying to salvage a…

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Netwealth share price on watch after record quarter

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price could be on the rise today after reporting a record quarter of net…

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52-Week Highs

Why these All Ords shares just rocketed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is one of three that hit a 52-week high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Afterpay lands Larry Summers as U.S. advisory board member

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) could raise capital in the US over time.

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is one of three that fell to a 52-week low or worse on Wednesday. Here's what you…

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