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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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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $50,000 across ASX shares today

| Grace Alvino

If I had $50,000 to invest today, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. I’d focus on quality and patience.

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Investing Strategies

Here are my top 10 ASX stocks for 2026

| Grace Alvino

For 2026, I’m focused on ASX stocks with strong fundamentals, proven management, and the ability to compound through volatility.

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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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Jackpot? Crown Resorts Ltd announces restructure to improve shareholder value

| Tim McArthur

James Packer has instrumented a radical overhaul of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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Medibank Private Ltd share price hammered on legal action

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has come under pressure from the ACCC.

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Sell everything? How a Brexit could shatter share markets

| Tom Richardson

Could a Brexit vote shatter the ASX?

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Why Woolworths Limited shares could sink to new lows

| Tim McArthur

If the market keeps falling then the share price of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could set a new 52-week low.

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5 defensive shares to own in a market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If the market does take a turn, you may want to consider shares of companies such as Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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S&P/ASX 200 set to rise: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade slightly higher following mixed leads from international markets. Shares in focus…

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3 stocks to buy in a market crash

| Matthew Bugden

Don't miss the next opportunity to buy great companies like REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Challenger Ltd…

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Is the ASX shutting out retail investors?

| Mike King

The latest ASX proposed changes could see more retail investors locked out of IPOs

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3 ASX shares that look EXTREMELY overvalued

| Owen Raszkiewicz

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) look extremely overvalued compared to the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO).

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a2 Milk Company Ltd upgrades profit on baby formula boom

| Tom Richardson

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) shares are likely to rocket today.

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Is the share market set for a crash?

| Tim McArthur

The S&P/ASX 300 (Index: ^AXKO) (ASX:XKO) fell around 2% on Tuesday.

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4 ASX shares to buy in volatile markets

| Christopher Georges

Volatile markets can sometimes create the best buying opportunities - here are four shares that I want to buy!

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Is this super-cheap ASX-listed bank right for your portfolio?

| Mike King

CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB) is cheap, but is it right for your portfolio?

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Look out for Guvera's tech competitors

| Mike King

Music streaming service Guvera has some notable competitors that weren't identified in the prospectus

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These gold miners are going berserk! Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are up another 5.3% today!

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There could be more pain ahead for Mesoblast limited as credibility sinks

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares could fall from $1.40.

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Why the MMA Offshore Ltd share price was crunched today

| Mike King

MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) share price sinks 17.5%

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3 stocks that pay you to own them

| Mike King

Dividend payments are like love letters from management. Here are three companies sending out the love

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Is it time to buy the top 20 ASX blue chips?

| Mike King

Time to take a closer look at the ASX's blue chip stocks? One investment bank thinks so

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5 growth shares from 5 growing sectors

| Christopher Georges

Investors looking to diversify their portfolio's away from banks and miners should consider these five shares.

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Volatility and the secret to boosting your portfolio returns

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

You can increase your portfolio returns by understanding why volatility in share prices, by itself, is not such a big…

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3 dividend shares fit for the Queen

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) might be the perfect fit for the…

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The real problem with the Guvera IPO 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The float has been controversial, but there’s a bigger issue. 

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Will the Australian dollar really drop to US 40 cents?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Few (if any) forecasts have gone as low as US 40 cents for the Australian dollar, until now…

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Here's why the ASX 200 was smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BHP) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) both fell sharply today

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6 lithium miners that have climbed more than 100% in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) is the weak link, returning 'only' 112% so far this year.

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Here's why Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd and AIR N.Z. FPO NZ shares are flying higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) will divest its 19.98% stake in Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) to China's Nanshan Group.

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Mesoblast limited could be about to sink or soar

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) remains in a trading halt.

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3 dirt cheap ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Deutsche Bank seems to think the the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expensive. So here are three dirt cheap shares…

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Is BHP Billiton Limited set to develop a massive new iron ore mine?

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) expected to develop the South Flank deposit in the Pilbara

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to profit from oil's bull market run?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) have been rallying.

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Gold miners go gangbusters on rocketing gold price

| Tom Richardson

The price of gold moves in mysterious ways.

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Here's the extent of the storm damage for Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) have lifted this morning.

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Amcor Limited shares sent packing on Venezuelan write downs

| Tom Richardson

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) shares are down 7 per cent today.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia facing an ASIC investigation of its own?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is facing plenty of potential headwinds right now.

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Sky Network Television Ltd and Vodafone NZ to merge: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Vodafone NZ will merge to create New Zealand's leading entertainment company.

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Surfstitch Ltd revenue crash: Share price under pressure

| Mike King

Surfstitch Ltd (ASX:SRF) share price looks headed for a tumble in early trading

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Why the Mineral Resources Limited share price has increased 186% in 2016

| Christopher Georges

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) has been one of the best performing mining stocks in 2016.

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My 4 secrets on how to catch a falling knife

| Motley Fool Staff

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have all been classed as falling knives over the last 12…

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Top fund manager identifies 4 shares to help you avoid a dividend trap

| Tim McArthur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX:SDF), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) are attractive…

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