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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I think the dividend forecast could send ANZ shares climbing

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield could do wonders for ANZ shares in 2024.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The bears were back today, with a hefty loss for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are 'significantly undervalued' by the market

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 has picked 3 stocks as opportunities.

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Materials Shares

New decade high: Paladin Energy shares rocket 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been yet another top day for uranium stocks like Paladin...

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ETFs

These 3 top ASX ETFs just hit new all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

A big congratulations to the owners of these ASX ETFs is in order.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price rises above $16! Is this my time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy Coles shares in 2024?

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Jumbo, Kali Metals, and Silex shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive session on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

A 5.8% yield but down 21%! Time for me to buy more of this ASX gem?

| Mitchell Lawler

Time can yield valuable lessons for a business. This company has had 185 years worth of learning.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, BHP, Core Lithium, and Magellan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors underwhelmed by latest dip in Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The latest CPI data just released by the ABS is leaving ASX 200 investors in doubt on the RBA’s next…

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Share Market News

What's going on with ASX 200 stock Worley?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Worley shares trading on the ASX right now?

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Share Market News

Own Bank of Queensland shares? You just had an awful 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Bank of Queensland had a 2023 to forget...

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share has fallen to a 52-week low. I think it's dirt cheap!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to make a bullish case for this stock.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Growth Shares

'Materially undervalued': 3 ASX shares Elvest is backing for a huge 2024

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of growth stocks that finished 2023 with much fanfare but have plenty left in the tank…

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Resources Shares

Could the Lake Resources share price double in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The lithium stock cooled off to the point of freezing in 2023. Will this year bring better fortune?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Cheap Shares

'Attractive recovery play': 2 ASX 200 shares ready to rock after a SHOCKING 2023

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are cheap now but are set to have a massive 2024 with increased earnings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form with a robust rise this Tuesday.

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Opinions

2 of the best Australian shares I plan to hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Some say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I say, "If it ain't broke, why sell it?".

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy today for big dividend income in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These income stocks look like rewarding picks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking run on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors scrambling to buy shares today?

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Best Shares

Which had the better year in 2023: Pilbara Minerals, BHP or Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We assess the performance of these popular ASX 200 mining giants.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 6%: What's going on with ResMed shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

RedMed shares are bouncing away from their lows...

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Share Market News

Why Adairs, Alumina, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Opthea, Pantoro, Premier Investments, and Wildcat shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Big news about to drop: 2 ASX 200 shares put on ice

| Bronwyn Allen

Two stocks in the mining sector have been put on ice today.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank shares? They just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank shares are exploring uncharted territory today...

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Opinions

I'm using this Warren Buffett method to supercharge my ASX share returns

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using a very effective investment strategy to grow my wealth.

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Share Gainers

These 4 small ASX shares are already up more than 19% in 2024!

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords remains in the red for 2024, but these four ASX shares have been rocketing higher.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 stocks are buys today

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been given the deal of approval from the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a great day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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ETFs

Are the 3 worst-performing ASX ETFs of 2023 worth a look right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Did these funds have an awful 2023 for a good reason?

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Resources Shares

'Strong commodity cycle': 2 ASX 200 iron ore shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

With the global economy perhaps having passed the bottom, these mining stocks have plenty of upside this year, say these…

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Investing Strategies

'Compelling backdrop': 2 ASX 200 shares on the right side of global trends

| Tony Yoo

If demand for a company's products and services are exponentially growing because of structural drivers, the business has to merely…

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Investing Strategies

Here's how I plan to build a second income in 2024

| Tony Yoo

An additional source of cash is what many aspire to when ploughing our money into ASX shares.

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Small Cap Shares

'Bright outlook': 2 ASX shares ready for a massive 2024 you've not thought about

| Tony Yoo

If you buy the same old big names as everyone else, it's pretty hard to outperform.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX got out on the wrong side of the bed this morning...

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