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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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Best Shares

5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in your investment portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my five picks for a future-proof ASX share portfolio.

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Opinions

Big ticket clipping. Why I'm doubling down on Apple shares with $2,300

| Mitchell Lawler

Living in a headset might seem like a joke, but I bet no one ever thought we'd be as glued…

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Technology Shares

Why I think Life360 shares are one of the best bargains out there

| Tony Yoo

The US tech outfit is about to celebrate 5 years on the ASX, and its prospects look positive.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.36% in the first week of the earnings season, finishing at 7,644.8 points on Friday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 wrapped up the trading week with a rise today.

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Broker Notes

Brickworks shares: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts think about this popular stock as it nears a record high.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Alliance Aviation, Boss Energy, and Silver Lake shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Dicker Data, Droneshield, and Novonix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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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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Dividend Investing

After tripling its dividends, is AGL a passive income share not to be missed?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL back in my good books with its huge dividend increase?

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Broker Notes

The market is undervaluing this ASX 200 stock: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker expects some solid returns from this ASX share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Opinions

2 picks I'd buy for my ASX share portfolio in February

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two companies I think anyone can buy this month.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Earnings reports helped boost the ASX 200 to another gain today.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $10,000 in this ASX 200 share 3 years ago I'd have $58,538 today!

| Bernd Struben

An investment in this ASX 200 share three years ago will have delivered some eye-popping gains.

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ETFs

8 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a great day for Australian ETF investors!

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Cochlear, Mirvac, and News Corp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions. What's getting investors excited?

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Westpac share price just hit a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shareholders will be smiling on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is leading the share price gains in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

This leading ASX 200 stock has left the benchmark returns in the dust in 2024.

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Energy Shares

Why the Santos share price could surge in 2024 without Woodside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were quick to punish Santos after merger talks with Woodside ended without a deal.

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Platinum, REA, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in February.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this rocketing small cap ASX share can keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes there's still plenty of fuel left in the tank of this rocket ship.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares will be smiling widely on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock is surging 80% on deal with Samsung

| James Mickleboro

This nickel developer has some big news for shareholders.

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Share Market News

A boring ASX All Ords share offering an exciting 40% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I think you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

If you have some money to invest, then I think you should check out these top stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season is going up a gear on Thursday. Here's what to expect.

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Small Cap Shares

'Substantial returns over years ahead': 2 ASX small caps starting 2024 with a bang

| Tony Yoo

Smaller companies have struggled over the past two years compared to their larger rivals, but this year could see the…

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares licking their lips over interest rate cuts

| Tony Yoo

Celeste Funds names a pair of finance stocks that could be in for a winning 2024 as consumer and business…

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to form for ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos shares incinerate 8% as Woodside walks away

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is taking a meat cleaver to Santos shares as a match made in energy paradise is laid to…

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Dexus Industria, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why CSR, Janison, Myer, and Santos shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its 'massive' China opportunity

| James Mickleboro

This rapidly growing stock has a huge opportunity in China according to Bell Potter.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip share price rises as investors buy now on takeover talk

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are buying now on rumours of a takeover payoff later.

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