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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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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

Results: Brickworks delivers record profit result in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price will be on watch this morning after releasing a record profit result...

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet share price is down 22% in just 3 months

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen 22% in just three months. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

ELMO Software launches $55 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price will be on watch today after it announced a $55 million equity raising…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Qantas claims Sydney Airport is 'too profitable'

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) claims that Sydney airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) is too profitable. Who's right?

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Share Market News

What does the Saudi oil shock mean for ASX airlines like Qantas?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Oil prices rose after drone attacks debilitated Saudi’s key oil facility. What does this mean for oil-reliant ASX airline stocks…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Costa Group and these ASX shares have crashed more that 50% lower in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is one of three that have crashed more than 50% since the start of the…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA Medical share price is up 12.5% today and 625% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price is up 12.5% today, stretching its year to date gain to a remarkable…

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Share Market News

Experts say recession risk at highest level since 2009

| Sebastian Bowen

A new survey has found that experts think the risk of a recession is at its highest level since 2009

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The world bank warns of negative returns for decades, what ASX shares to invest in?

| Tristan Harrison

Returns could be negative for many years according to the world bank.

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Bank of Queensland, iSignthis, & Woodside shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price and the iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, OFX, Pro Medicus, & Qantas shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Market News

Platinum share price down despite announcing share buy-back

| Sebastian Bowen

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price is lower today, despite the company announcing a new share buy-back…

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52-Week Highs

The REA Group share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has continued its strong form and hit a record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: NAB & Westpac lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares have been making a splash…

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech growth shares to add to your portfolio

| Rhys Brock

Here are 3 tech companies I’m tipping will grow into the next Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT).

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas share price soared 6.5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price has been flying high on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

iSignthis share price plunges after hitting back at report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price closed 3.59% lower yesterday and has opened down another 3.2% this morning after hitting…

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Capital Raising

LiveTiles announces $50 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is in a trading halt today after announcing a $50 million capital raising...

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Share Market News

Are ASX CEOs worth their weight in share price growth?

| Ken Hall

The top ASX 100 bosses took home more than $20 million in FY18, but did they deliver enough value for…

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Share Gainers

OFX share price storms higher on Link partnership news

| James Mickleboro

The OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) share price has pushed higher today after announcing a partnership with Link Administration Holdings Ltd…

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Share Market News

3 high yield ASX dividend stocks to beat low interest rates

| Ken Hall

Given the low interest rates we're seeing around the world, here are 3 ASX income stocks to get you started…

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Share Gainers

Why the Beach Energy share price is up 47% in 1 month

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price has been a strong ASX 200 performer this year - but can…

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52-Week Highs

Why Bellamy's, Codan, & NAB shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Codan Limited (ASX:CDA), and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares have just hit 52-week highs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Kathmandu shares could charge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could be on the move today after it delivered a solid full year…

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Share Market News

Beach, BHP, & Santos shares on watch after oil prices crash lower

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could come under pressure on Wednesday after oil prices crashed lower...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

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 Gainers

Why the Automotive Holdings share price has doubled this year

| Sebastian Bowen

The Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG) share price has more than doubled in 2019 so far.

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Share Market News

Is climate change hurting the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is lower today.

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The CFD ban should be overturned? Wanna bet?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Cry me a freaking river!

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Inghams, Ramsay, & South32 shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price and the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Helloworld, Nearmap, & Wattle Health shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Ramsay & Westpac lower, Appen higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares have been making…

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Share Gainers

Service Stream shares push higher on NBN contract news

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price has pushed higher today after announcing the extension of its NBN contract...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Fortescue and these ASX shares have doubled in value in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value since the start of…

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Share Market News

New Hope share price drops lower on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price has dropped lower following the release of the coal miner's full year…

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