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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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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock just crashed 25%

| Sebastian Bowen

This gold miner was having a great year, until today.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, Kingsgate, Kogan, and Synlait Milk shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Tuesday despite the market rebounding.

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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Liontown, and United Malt shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own CBA shares? This could be the banking major's next acquisition

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are in focus amid news of a potential acquisition on the horizon.

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Share Market News

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares for $100 in weekly passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can pay you passive income. Here's how much you have to invest.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sayona Mining share price is shooting 14% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is gaining amid news its peer Liontown has turned down a $5.5b takeover bid.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares cracking multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is steaming ahead today, up 1.12% with these three shares setting new 52-week highs.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rocketing 19% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is setting the bar high today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are pushing higher on Tuesday for a big reason.

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why some banks could be opportunities at the current price.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rebounding 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

One of the ASX 200 lithium giant's peers has batted away a takeover offer from an international monolith.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

United Malt share price rockets 32% on $1.5 billion takeover approach

| Bernd Struben

With 299.18 million United Malt shares outstanding, the proposed deal values the ASX 200 maltster at just under $1.5 billion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price explodes 59% on new Albemarle takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price is roaring on Tuesday after the lithium developer rejected a takeover approach.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is lifting on a $55m deal with Fortescue

| Brooke Cooper

The infrastructure services provider has announced more than $1b of new contract wins in FY23.

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Opinions

Should I use the banking crisis as an opportunity to pounce on Macquarie shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to ‘buy low’?

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Investing Strategies

'Surprise to upside': 2 ASX shares to buy now for future growth

| Tony Yoo

This pair of Australian businesses exhibited excellent numbers that could cut through the macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price bounces off 52-week low to surge 12% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares have bounced back with a vengeance. What's going on?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Origin has accepted a takeover offer valuing the company at $18.7 billion.

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Investing Strategies

Go for gold: Advisors name 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on

| Tony Yoo

These are both in the preeminent Australian market index, but are not names investors hear much about.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares with 7%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is bullish on these dividend shares and expects some very big yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 growing ASX passive income shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are rated highly right now and are expected to provide attractive yields.

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Opinions

Will the turmoil among global banks trigger a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there about to be another global financial crisis?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock posted the index's biggest gain on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is on ice following a takeover approach

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 maltster has reportedly received a takeover bid from a European peer.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag for our most traded ASX shares this Monday.

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Opinions

Want wealth compounding? Here are my 3 favourite dividend shares inside the ASX 300

| Mitchell Lawler

I think these companies will be dishing out dividends for many years to come.

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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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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could be THE ONE to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Producers of the critical battery material have all been hammered in the market in recent times, but this could be…

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris, Block, Fineos, and Tyro shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price dips as coal mines catch attention

| Bernd Struben

BHP is looking to divest its Blackwater and Daunia coal mines, located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Tyro share price smashing the ASX 300 on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

There are rumours that Tyro could be on the verge of receiving a takeover offer.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Latitude, Synlait, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Technology Shares

I'm planning to buy this heavily discounted ASX tech share next

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is likely to be one of my next investments.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says buy Allkem shares now for 80% upside

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer for investors in this lithium share according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Skydive then fried chicken: 2 ASX shares to party through an economic downturn

| Tony Yoo

Consumers don't have much spending power after all these interest rate rises, but these businesses seem to be doing just…

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Investing Strategies

Wilson reckons these 2 ASX 200 shares look ready for a massive 2023

| Tony Yoo

Experts say buy these stocks now and watch the businesses turn their fortunes around.

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

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