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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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Investing Strategies

This ASX stock's up 90% in a year and pays 5% dividend yield. Interested?

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team loves these 2 ASX stocks that shot up in a sea of red last month.

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Share Market News

ASX shares could be in freefall on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Watch out! Your stocks could be taking a tumble as the whole nation is distracted by the Melbourne Cup.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A massive few days for stocks are coming up. These are the biggest events to keep an eye on.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here are five things to watch on the first trading day of the week.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why a terrible October is not putting QVG off these ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Just because a stock has dropped doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the underlying business.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Big returns are expected from these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these growth stocks could rise 20% or more from current levels.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is inflation too hot for the Reserve Bank to handle?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose 3.18% this week and the real estate sector reversed its fortunes.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning 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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Bank Shares

Westpac the 'weakest' of the major banking shares, says expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac is set to report its full-year FY23 earnings and final dividend on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Neuren, and Tietto shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Aussie Broadband, Bowen Coal, Integral Diagnostics, and Treasury Wine are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Is this ASX gold stock ripe for a takeover offer?

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s takeover of Newcrest Mining is complete, but we may see more ASX gold stocks in the acquisition crosshairs.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks that very strong returns could be on offer with these top ASX 200 shares.

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Opinions

A pair of ASX 200 shares I think every Aussie investor should own right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I can personally vouch for this pair of ASX shares.

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International Stock News

Are Nvidia and Tesla shares cheap enough to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks are the poster children for two megatrends, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Is it time to pounce?

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Investing Strategies

Summer nights: 2 ASX shares to buy now as the weather heats up

| Tony Yoo

Morgans likes the look of these stocks as the market prepares for the traditional Santa Rally.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have one of its best days in a while on Friday.

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52-Week Lows

Down 24% in a month: Is this director buying the dip on IGO shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The IGO share price hit a new 52-week low of $9.19 today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Thursday's trading produced an avalanche of winning shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has surged 8% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s looking more likely that a takeover could happen.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares could keep rising by 30%+ over the next 12 months: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be just warming up according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares receiving broker upgrades (one with 30% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders say these three ASX All Ords stocks are looking good for growth.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares crash 7% after AustralianSuper rejects best and final offer

| James Mickleboro

This takeover could be on the rocks after AustralianSuper rejected an improved offer.

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How to invest

ASX shares vs. real estate investment: Which wins on 10-year returns?

| Bronwyn Allen

We resolve the quintessential Australian dinner party debate over shares vs. property and which is best.

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Share Fallers

Why Northern Star, Origin, Santos, and SSR Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, ResMed, Sayona Mining, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Transurban stock 'normally doesn't offer this level of value': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The recent market sell-off has seen the toll road operator lose 15.5% over the past 3 months.

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Share Market News

Guess which $4.4 billion ASX mining stock is crashing 14% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having anything but a golden day on Thursday.

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Opinions

Here's why I just bought more of the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at one of my most recent ASX buys.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 300 share delisting from the Australian share market?

| James Mickleboro

The company doesn't feel it is in the best interests of shareholders to remain on the ASX.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets on latest US Fed interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is soaring 1.3% as investors digest the latest news from the US Federal Reserve.

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Share Market News

Carsales or Car Group? ASX 200 share gets a new paint job

| Sebastian Bowen

Carsales shares are about to get a new name.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares lift off amid acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank announced a strategic acquisition this morning.

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Energy Shares

Origin share price tumbles despite improved takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's suitors have been forced to increase their takeover offer. But will it be enough?

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Opinions

Why I just invested $3,000 into this ASX 200 growth share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a strong long-term pick to me.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers cops MASSIVE fine for 212,471 breaches of the law

| Tony Yoo

Watchdog catches Kmart red-handed breaking the rules literally hundreds of thousands of times.

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