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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Star Entertainment shares be next in line to catch a takeover bid?

| Sebastian Bowen

Star shares have been battered, but could a buyout be coming?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX enjoyed a strong open to the trading week today.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Gold Hydrogen, MMA Offshore, and Sims shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, EOS, NRW, and Patriot Battery Metals are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

Up 32% in a year, here's why Goldman says the S&P 500 could soar another 15% in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Like the ASX 200, the S&P 500 has notched a series of new record highs in 2024.

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Opinions

If I were Warren Buffett, I'd buy these ASX shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very optimistic about these three stocks.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the tech stock the banking giant just invested in

| James Mickleboro

CBA has made an interesting investment. Here's what you need to know.

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Technology Shares

Why are these ASX tech shares getting smashed today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Owners of these two stocks are missing out today.

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Opinions

This ASX stock has jumped 32% this year, I think it can keep soaring

| Tristan Harrison

I rate this stock as a very good long-term buy.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 dividend stock looks like a top buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors can build good wealth with this ASX share.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 10% on a $985 million cash bid!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock on the back of a $985 million cash takeover bid.

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 50 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These giants are in the buy zone according to analysts at Morgans.

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Opinions

Where should I invest in ASX shares when the stock market is at an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

We can still find opportunities at high stock market valuations.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping deep into the red.

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Share Market News

What is the current lithium price?

| James Mickleboro

How much is the white metal commanding at the moment?

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Growth Shares

4 ASX growth shares I think will benefit from interest rate cuts in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Not only will home loan holders rejoice, investors of these stocks could also be yelling with joy when the Reserve…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most critical events that all portfolio owners should be keeping an eye on in the coming days.

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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 last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.6%.

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Investing Strategies

New to investing? I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares today!

| Tony Yoo

It's intimidating buying stocks for the first time. Here is some advice on how I would invest my first grand.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in Accent stock and get $5,500 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

The ASX is fortunate to have many outstanding dividend shares listed.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy instead of a term deposit in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

You may have to weather the odd storm, but the long-term investment outlook looks fine!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs breaking the mould to hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What a day for ASX ETF investors!

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares sinking to 52-week lows today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bit of a nightmare this year.

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Dividend Investing

Are dividends your thing? Then you'll love these 2 high-yield ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd recommend these two high-yielding stocks to anyone who loves a good dividend.

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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 Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all ASX shares are having a bad Friday...

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Energy Shares

'We have reached a bottom': 5 ASX uranium shares leaping higher this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks have enjoyed explosive share price growth over the past year.

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IPOs

Reddit stock soars 48% on debut! Will the ASX IPO market heat up again?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great first day for Reddit.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Pentanet, Sigma, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Virgin Money are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX tech CEO blocked from leaving Australia as $26.6 million goes missing

| Tony Yoo

The travel restriction also applies to lawyer, as the corporate watchdog investigates potential misuse of funds.

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Share Market News

Why this exciting ASX biotech stock could be a future star

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high-flying biotech stock could generate more big returns.

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

$2.1 million! Who are the highest paid ASX 200 directors?

| Tony Yoo

Do you think these men are worth this much money? Does your portfolio thank them or boo them?

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