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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 Market News

6 ASX shares that short sellers are racing to close their positions on

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders are reducing their short positions on these ASX shares. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Is now a good time to buy Santos shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX 200 stock power investor returns even higher?

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Cheap Shares

'A cracking market': 2 'compelling' ASX 200 shares Airlie just bought

| Tony Yoo

It's hard to distinguish between bargain buys and value traps. Here's a pair of stocks that could be the former.

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Broker Notes

5 for 5: Classic long-term ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for the next half-decade

| Tony Yoo

Every investor needs a strong core to their portfolio. Wilsons' Rob Crookston names a few stocks he'd be happy to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a difficult finish to the week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed yet another day of strong gains on the markets today.

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Broker Notes

Why 12 top brokers say the CSL share price is a no-brainer buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 blue chip has strong support from a large number of market experts.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Panoramic, Regis Resources, and Rio Tinto shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday.

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Best Shares

Easy investing: 3 ASX shares with nice dividends and reasonable prices

| Sebastian Bowen

Want some stress-free shares for you portfolio? Here are three.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Insignia, Megaport, and Sandfire shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which four ASX 200 companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges toward new record after Fed hikes US rates to 22-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is charging higher again today, getting within striking distance of posting new all-time highs.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share just crash 45%?

| James Mickleboro

This base metals developer's shares are at a 52-week low.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share just surged 30% on a takeover bid from GQG

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share suddenly has two suitors knocking on its door.

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Resources Shares

'Indispensable: 2 ASX mining shares to buy for a precious metal no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

MP Markets' Kai Chen reveals a mineral that's suffering from severely low supply and high demand.

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Resources Shares

Exclusive: Expert tips 2 ASX battery metals shares that aren't lithium stocks

| Tony Yoo

These small caps are set to break out from electric vehicle adoption, reckons Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price just zoomed to a new 52-week high. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Flight Centre shares just keep on gaining altitude.

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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 share market winners?

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52-Week Highs

WiseTech share price hits new record high. Why the good times could keep rolling

| Mitchell Lawler

Record high after record high. Here's why we could see more highs for the WiseTech share price in the future.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Drinks, tech, and mining are on the menu this week.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Fortescue share price just smash a new 2-year high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have sent Fortescue shares to heights not seen since 2021 today.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Catapult, Global Lithium, and Kogan shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Develop Global, Grange, and Winsome shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

The market may be charging higher but these shares aren't.

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Share Market News

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the Core Lithium share price?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has been on a wild ride this week. Where is it going next?

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Share Market News

What the Barbenheimer hype can teach us about investing

| Andrew Legget

“It is the best day ever. So was yesterday, and so is tomorrow, and every day from now until forever.”…

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Opinions

Why I wouldn't buy this big-name ASX 200 share if you paid me

| Mitchell Lawler

I suspect this ASX 200 company will leave long term shareholders disappointed.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

8.7% + dividend yields! 3 ASX shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Tony Yoo

You should never buy stocks because of massive yields alone, but these ones might have a chance to grow your…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning ASX 200 shares?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are expecting these stocks to make double-digit returns.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Core Lithium, Domino's, and Mesoblast shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Endeavour, Monadelphous, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy Endeavour shares while they're cheap

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down drinks giant could be just the tipple right now.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

A mixed bag of ASX All Ords shares have hit new price records today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX insurance shares have hit 52-week highs this month. Is there a catch?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley is concerned that significantly higher premiums could eventually cost customers.

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Share Market News

NAB reveals types of products 'considered consumers' are still buying. Which ASX shares might benefit?

| James Mickleboro

NAB's recent consumer survey reveals where consumer spending could be heading.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price dives another 14% to fresh 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very difficult week for shareholders of this lithium stock.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd generate a passive income from ASX shares starting today

| Tony Yoo

Commit to investing now and this is how much wealth you could create in 10 years.

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Cheap Shares

'Oversold': 2 ASX shares to buy now at a heavy discount

| Tony Yoo

Don't overpay, as that just eats into future returns. Here's a pair of bargains recommended by one expert.

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