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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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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares outperforming on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making some interesting moves. Let's see what's happening.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX 200 stock's massive acquisition the right move?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this property listings giant.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Guzman Y Gomez and these shares are joining the ASX 200 index

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index will have some new faces later this month.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Westpac shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is telecommunications or banking a more appealing industry?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors this week with a strong 2.59% gain.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these stocks could be great destinations for your hard earned money.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 18% to 25%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see potential for market-beating returns from these stocks.

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How to invest

What percentage of your portfolio should be invested in each ASX stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Private client advisor Ken Howard from Morgans discusses his rule of thumb on stock weightings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy finish to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Bank Shares

Which of the big four ASX bank shares I'll keep buying at multi-year highs

| Sebastian Bowen

How high is too high for the banks?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips these ASX 200 stocks to rise by 17% to 33%

| Zach Bristow

Tidy gains are on offer if correct.

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Opinions

2 unmissable All Ords shares if hard times are ahead

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks can excel in recessions and good times.

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Energy Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX energy shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker outlines its case on Viva Energy stock and Beach Energy shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, Healius, Smartgroup, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Predictive Discovery, QBE, and Synlait Milk shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Broker Notes

Is the Guzman y Gomez (GYG) share price 'too high'?

| Zach Bristow

One broker is urging caution.

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Share Market News

24 years of data says this is the best month to buy ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to send cash to the brokerage account?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers are bullish on these 2 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see upside in these stocks after positive revisions.

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ESG

Why I don't invest in 'ethical' ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we need to be careful when investing 'ethically'.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in September according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares bounced back this Thursday after yesterday's savage selling...

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52-Week Lows

Mineral Resources shares hit an almost 4-year low. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bad few days to own this stock...

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy Westpac shares this month (and 1 reason to wait)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's pros and cons right now.

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Share Market News

3 fallen ASX All Ord shares insiders are buying this month

| Tristan Harrison

Significant declines have led to insiders seeing an opportunity to grow their holding.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Retail Shares

Adairs shares sink amid big leadership news

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem disappointed by this leadership news...

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Resources Shares

Dig in! Brokers name 4 ASX mining shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

These brokers are backing four ASX mining shares in the gold, iron ore, and lithium sectors.

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Coronado Global, Monash IVF, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, GPT, NextDC, and oOh!Media shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slap downgrades on these 3 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The tide may be turning for these players, some experts say.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What would REA shares look like with Rightmove under its roof?

| Sebastian Bowen

If REA does tie the knot with Rightmove, here's what the marriage might look like...

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best of the best on the ASX according to Goldman Sachs.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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