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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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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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A solid ASX healthcare share for beginners

| Jules Woodward

Why Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) should be a genuine consideration for anyone just starting their investment journey on the…

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The Cimic share price has now lost 20% today

| Tom Richardson

Why is the Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price down?

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Share Market News

2 under-the-radar ASX tech stocks that could make you rich

| Rhys Brock

ASX tech darlings like Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) have made investors a lot of money over the last few years –…

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Share Market News

Is the Ecofibre share price a buy?

| Lina Lim

Could the newly listed Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) be the next big ASX marijuana stock?

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Why the a2 Milk Company Ltd share price is at a record high

| Tom Richardson

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares look a buy to me.

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Is the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS) be described as a good long-term investment?

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Share Fallers

Magellan share price sinks lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price has come under pressure today after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the South32 share price hit a new low this morning

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares hit a new 52-week low this morning.

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Nearmap flags profit hit, but is it a top growth share to buy?

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) is trading on around 15x ACV.

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Superloop, Syrah, & Wattle Health shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price and the Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday.…

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Lendlease, Northern Star, & Western Areas stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of four storming…

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Resources Shares

Woodside Petroleum share price down on quarterly results

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) share price is trading lower this morning after the company reported its second-quarter results.

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⏸️ Investing

How to invest $1,000 in the All Ords

| Mitchell Perry

Picking a share from the All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) index is a good place to start your investing journey.

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Share Gainers

Lendlease share price charges higher after landing $20 billion Google deal

| James Mickleboro

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price has charged higher on Thursday after announcing a major development agreement with tech giant…

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Share Gainers

Results: BKI Investment share price climbs on solid full-year result

| Ken Hall

The BKI Investment Company Ltd (ASX: BKI) share price has climbed 1.8% higher this morning after the company released its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, CIMIC, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have made a…

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⏸️ Investing

Is the National Veterinary Care share price in the buy zone?

| Saran Likitkunawong

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX: NVL) is a provider of veterinary services in Australia and New Zealand. Is it in…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Cochlear shares as a buy

| Tom Richardson

The Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) share price is up around 260% in 5 years.

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Share Fallers

Why the Superloop share price dropped 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price has dropped a sizeable 15% following the release of its chairman's letter. Here's what…

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52-Week Lows

Why the CIMIC share price crashed 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price crashed lower this morning...

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Share Market News

Is it time to buy ASX 200 gold stocks to hedge your portfolio? 

| Lina Lim

Are the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN), Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM) and Northern Star (ASX: NST) share prices a buy…

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Goldman Sachs tips CSL shares as a buy

| Tom Richardson

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

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Mercury NZ share price could fall on lower quarterly customer numbers

| Ken Hall

The Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) share price could be volatile this morning after the company reported lower hydro generation…

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Share Market News

Here's why Fitch just downgraded the outlooks of these ASX banking shares

| James Mickleboro

A leading ratings agency just downgraded the outlooks of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp…

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Share Market News

Why the Wattle Health share price could fall today

| Ken Hall

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX: WHA) share price could be set to fall this morning after announcing the commencement…

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Santos share price drops lower following first half update

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has dropped lower following the release of its second quarter update this morning...

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Share Market News

CIMIC share price on watch after posting $367 million half-year profit

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price could be set to climb this morning after the company reported its…

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Share Market News

Sundance Energy share price on watch after US asset sale

| Ken Hall

The Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX: SEA) share price is worth watching this morning as the group announced the sale…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price slumped on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price closed 4.2% lower on the ASX yesterday as the Aussie pharmaceuticals group…

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Share Market News

South32 share price on watch after solid update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be on the move on Thursday after the mining giant released its fourth…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Costa and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is one of three falling heavily this year. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why Independence Group's share price hit a 52-week high today

| Brendon Lau

The Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) share price rallied on the jump in the nickel price and a positive exploration…

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Share Market News

Why is the People Infrastructure share price going gangbusters?

| Tom Richardson

People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: PPE) is a fast-rising small cap impressing investors.

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Share Gainers

Why the Advance NanoTek share price skyrocketed 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price skyrocketed 23% higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Traders are betting increasingly heavily against Bellamy's share price

| Tom Richardson

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) now has nearly 16% of its shares shorted.

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Share Gainers

Cannabis company Elixinol Global granted manufacturing licence

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price charged as much as 4.5% higher this afternoon after being granted a manufacturing…

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Share Market News

Why is the Magellan share price going gangbusters in 2019?

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG), buy, hold, sell?

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