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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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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, New Hope, Regis Resources, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Lake Resources, Lindsay, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a strong start to the week for these ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading volume charts are all about ASX lithium stocks.

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Opinions

What to know before giving up on growth and going all-in on ASX dividend shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividends could be an anchor on long-term returns if the wrong companies are chosen.

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX All Ords share AMA just crash 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did AMA just lose a third of its value?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is bucking the selling trend that took hold in the United States on Friday as US investors…

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Liontown shares at the start of 2023, here's what I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Liontown shares have made investors rich in 2023. Here's why.

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Opinions

After steep falls, these ASX All Ords shares look dirt cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are some of the cheapest All Ords shares around.

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Technology Shares

I'd love to buy these 2 top ASX tech shares right now for strong returns

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I really like these two tech ideas.

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Share Gainers

Lake Resources share price leaping 10% higher on 'major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources uses ion exchange technology for lithium production, greatly reducing the environmental footprint.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share is gaining on a record quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Traffic on the company's toll roads jumped 12.9% year-on-year last quarter.

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Opinions

Why this fund manager thinks these 2 outperforming ASX shares can keep beating the market

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares could be a great way for investors to beat the market.

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF is a top pick for global diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Want to get more international exposure? Try this ETF.

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Broker Notes

'Attractively priced': 2 ASX shares perfect for bargain hunters

| Tony Yoo

Glenmore portfolio manager Robert Gregory explains why these March losers are still worth backing for the long run.

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Technology Shares

Could buying Xero shares at under $95 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a strong recovery on the horizon for Xero shares?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting on these ASX shares tumbling from current levels...

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Broker Notes

'Resilient earnings': Buy 3 ASX 200 shares to win through troubled times

| Tony Yoo

Ophir portfolio managers warn markets could sink in 2023, but that doesn't mean you should get defensive.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Is it time to sell my Lynas shares after crashing 30% in a year

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the growth drivers that were once a solid argument for holding Lynas shares now depleted?

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares this fund manager is excited about

| Tristan Harrison

These small caps could produce large returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers' CEO just offloaded $9m of the ASX 200 company's shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

There was a good reason behind Rob Scott's share sell-down this week.

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Broker Notes

'Meaningful growth': 2 ASX shares to buy for cheap after a terrible month

| Tony Yoo

If you're a true long-term investor, you shouldn't be scared to add these stocks that ECP is backing.

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Technology Shares

Brokers are raving about this ASX 200 tech share benefiting from ChatGPT's rise

| James Mickleboro

Generative AI could be driving strong demand for this data centre operator's services.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 mining stocks outperformed on Friday. Guess which one posted the biggest gain.

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Materials Shares

Pay dirt: Why is this ASX lithium share up 25% in 5 days?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two sets of drilling results have got investors excited about this nano-cap ASX lithium share.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are dominating our most-heavily traded ASX 200 stocks today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's next for Wesfarmers shares after cashing out $700 million from Coles?

| Sebastian Bowen

What will Wesfarmers do with its $700 million windfall?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, IGO, Northern Star, and Race Oncology shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Karoon Energy, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and WAM Leaders are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a disappointing note.

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Broker Notes

Expect huge returns from this ASX 200 energy share: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 energy share could be fuelled up and ready for a trip higher.

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Share Market News

Why have A2 Milk shares come off the boil again?

| Monica O'Shea

What's been happening with the infant milk company lately?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No signs of OZ Minerals slowing down as BHP takeover looms

| Bernd Struben

OZ Minerals is ploughing ahead with its flagship project even as it’s being pursued for a takeover by global mining…

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Opinions

Which 'high conviction' ASX 200 shares is this fundie backing to beat the market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares to back, according to a top fund manager.

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Technology Shares

Are Aussie Broadband shares capable of another bull run?

| Tony Yoo

After tripling its share price from October 2020 to April 2022, the telco stock has halved in the past year.

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Investing Strategies

2 fresh-faced ASX shares that could leave investors smiling 10 years from now

| Tony Yoo

All those giants that made other people rich once started small, believe it or not.

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Broker Notes

Contrarian play: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for a sector everyone hates

| Tony Yoo

In the long run conditions will improve, so now is the time to pounce on these stocks while they're cheap.

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