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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a horror start to the trading week today.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares can rise 35% in 12 months: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths share is close to a 52-week low. Here's why it could be a buy.

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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 Fallers

Why Helloworld, Judo Capital, New Hope, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Opinions

3 beaten-up ASX shares I'm considering buying next month

| Tristan Harrison

I smell a bargain or three.

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Share Gainers

Why Pro Medicus, Syrah, Treasury Wine, and Weebit Nano shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are outperforming and starting the week positively. But why?

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Share Market News

Why has the ASX 200 just hit an 11-month low?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is almost at a new 52-week low...

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why Queensland is backing the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ and Suncorp Bank have faced opposition from the ACCC over their proposed merger deal.

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price rockets 18% as commercialisation buzz continues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Weebit Nano share price leaping higher again on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Propel Funeral shares climb as corporate bidders try their luck

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are getting excited about a possible takeover approach.

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Materials Shares

Graphite grandeur: Will I be buying Novonix shares at 70 cents?

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix is up big over the past week.

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Share Gainers

The Wildcat Resources share price just rocketed 27%. Here's why the ASX lithium stock is soaring again today

| Bernd Struben

Shares in ASX lithium explorer Wildcat Resources are now up an eye-popping 2,825% in 2023. And that’s no typo!

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Materials Shares

Azure Minerals shares halted: Is this lithium share about to be taken over?

| James Mickleboro

Is this the latest ASX lithium share to receive a takeover approach?

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Opinions

I'd sleep easy by investing in these 5 cashed-up ASX shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Strong companies are great to have in the portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price drops to 52-week low despite good news: What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

It seems that this lithium miner can't catch a break right now.

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Opinions

Why I think the Corporate Travel share price is a strong buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock can keep flying higher.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd love to buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These two options offer growth and diversification.

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Opinions

I rate these two extraordinarily cheap ASX 300 shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too cheap to ignore.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Share Market News

Fund manager says this ASX 200 share is a 'beautiful' buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a defensive model and solid growth outlook.

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Industrials Shares

Buy these cheap ASX shares then wait for the cycle to recover: Auscap

| Tony Yoo

The management behind these bargain stocks are doing everything they can do to fix the problems that are worrying investors.

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Technology Shares

'Strong earnings growth': The ASX company now raking in half its earnings from overseas

| Tony Yoo

Auscap analysts physically visited this Aussie company's overseas operations, and they were impressed with what they saw.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

There's much to monitor with everything going on in the world. These are the most critical events in the coming…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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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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Growth Shares

This ETF is my favourite ASX growth stock right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love this ASX growth share right now.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 1.96% this week, but the one shining light was the energy sector.

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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 top stocks?

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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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Retirement

No lotto ticket needed: I'm buying these dependable ASX blue chips to retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping these three ASX shares will get me to an early retirement.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Insignia, Liontown, and Netwealth shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 300 real estate shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 300 property stocks and A-REITS have caught the experts' eyes?

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Share Gainers

Why are Nick Scali, Northern Star, Santos, and Weebit Nano shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a decent finish to the week.

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Materials Shares

What could Tesla's results mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla seems to be dragging down lithium shares today...

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Share Gainers

Wildcat Resources share price leaps 2,050% in 2023! Here's why the ASX lithium stock is soaring

| Bernd Struben

If I’d invested $1,000 in Wildcat Resources shares at market close at the end of 2022, I’d now be sitting…

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Share Market News

Why are Latin Resources and these ASX lithium shares in trading halts today?

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares are out of action on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are experiencing a significant de-rating on Friday after returning from suspension.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put buy ratings on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

20%+ returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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Resources Shares

Pssst… We just sold these ASX mining shares to buy this one: Alphinity

| Tony Yoo

One team just switched its allegiance from one iron ore giant to another. Check out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Catch 'em before it's too late: 3 ASX small-cap shares that just started soaring

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen in the last quarter, and NovaPort analysts reckon it's just the beginning.

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