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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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52-Week Highs

Metcash share price hits 52-week high on broker upgrade: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have responded positively to its trading update.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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Technology Shares

Block share price hits new 52-week high. So, is SQ2 a best stock to buy now?

| Sebastian Bowen

I give my two cents on the Block share price in March 2024.

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Communication Shares

Here's why this broker just upgraded Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that recent weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in the most 'interesting' sector right now

| Tony Yoo

One had an excellent 2023 while the other suffered from market perception. Both are winners, according to SG Hiscock's Hamish…

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Growth Shares

3 hypergrowth ASX shares to buy in 2024 and beyond

| Tony Yoo

If you're willing to accept some higher risk, these rapidly expanding companies could be worth a long-term chance.

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Technology Shares

Buy alert: 4 reasons I think Life360 stock is a must-own now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have rocketed 64% this year already, but it's headed to another level in the coming years.

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX biotech stock 4 months ago, you'd have $140,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This little Aussie battler has been killing it the past few years without much fanfare.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive day for the stock market this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

After a rough start to 2024 these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks are looking cheap to me

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have come under pressure amid a big drop in iron ore prices.

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Share Market News

$200 million sell-down among ASX 300 insider sales and purchases over past week

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the biggest transactions was worth almost $200 million.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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How to invest

If inflation rebounds I'll be buying this leading ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Inflation doesn’t impact all ASX 200 shares equally.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Lake Resources, and Yancoal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today. But why?

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52-Week Highs

52-week high! ASX All Ords stock surges 5% as chair steps down

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Adairs shares after an announced leadership change.

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Pilbara Minerals, QANTM, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Opinions

Could this ASX penny stock become an investing goldmine?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has an exciting future.

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Opinions

The Wesfarmers share price has jumped 30% in a year, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a strong period for Wesfarmers. Have investors missed their chance?

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Cheap Shares

11% yield? 2 strikingly cheap ASX shares 'primed for recovery'

| Tony Yoo

Discounted stocks are sometimes a value trap, but experts reckon this pair is ready to soar again.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

The ASX uranium shares to buy just coming out of a trading halt

| Tony Yoo

This small-cap Australian company just ended a long freeze on the stock market. One expert reckons it's time to pounce.

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Investing Strategies

$10k of savings? I'd buy these ASX 200 shares to grow my money

| Tony Yoo

I would choose the stocks based on whether the company seems likely to be doing better in five years' time…

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Share Market News

Why are short sellers shifting into ASX blue chips and out of lithium losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short selling patterns appear to be changing fast.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was brought back to earth today in a horrible way.

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Technology Shares

What caused this small-cap ASX stock to surge 90% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating some big news on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which 3 ASX All Ords shares are up 60%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares are smashing the market this year. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up their shares.

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Opinions

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make good long-term picks.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Block, Judo, and Mesoblast shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's happening with ASX uranium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a nasty start to the week for uranium investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, BHP, Deep Yellow, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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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 Market News

Why is the Mesoblast share price jumping 16% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

I think these ASX stocks are bargain buys after reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look cheap to me.

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Opinions

This ASX dividend share has soared 450% in a year! Is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there still an opportunity after this stock has rocketed?

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Share Market News

There's an 'opportunity brewing' with this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

Why one broker thinks this is a leading stock to own.

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Opinions

The most profound lesson from Lovisa's results. What could it mean?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a sparkling report, but one area impressed me the most.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks to have run out of steam on Monday.

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