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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 Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Netwealth, Stanmore, and Terracom shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week poorly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price gains as $2b Pendal acquisition officially completed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant now commands $200 billion of funds under management.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Can income investors bank on a 6% dividend yield from NAB shares?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker is tipping NAB to grow its dividends by 21%.

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Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 hit new all-time highs this week? Here's what to watch

| Bernd Struben

Signs are emerging that inflation may be approaching its peak.

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Opinions

The ASX 200 share that could thrive in a recession: Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may want to grab a bite of this ASX share.

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Small Cap Shares

I'd aim for $1 million buying just a few ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Small shares could help produce big returns.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX fintech stock is hot to buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

The ultimate battle of Netwealth vs Hub24 vs Praemium. Which investment platform is the best investment itself?

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX lithium shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners are raking in cash at the moment. How could things go for the sector this year?

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Investing Strategies

2 traps to avoid when buying ASX shares in 2023

| Tony Yoo

Like it or not, the investing world is different now compared to a year ago. These are the new rules…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX All Ords shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

2023 could be another volatile year for the ASX.

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Broker Notes

3 all-star ASX 200 shares ECP is going all-in on

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of 'high quality' businesses that may be facing near-term headwinds but will be just fine in…

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Opinions

Forget gold, I'm using the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich!

| Tristan Harrison

Investing with an attitude like Warren Buffett could help me build wealth.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy share has exploded 110% in 2 days?

| Bronwyn Allen

This junior oil and gas company is riding on the back of Santos' success this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which shares helped the ASX 200 close at a near-nine-month high today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We've seen massive rises and falls on the ASX 200 today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price is 'undervalued' right now: broker

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant undervalued?

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Share Gainers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Pilbara Minerals, Resolute, and Whitehaven Coal are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Market News

ANZ's cheat sheet: How can ASX investors make the most of 'ample opportunity' in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The bank urges investors to be 'nimble' through what it expects will be a better year for markets.

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, Block, Liontown, and Nanosonics shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

3 undervalued ASX shares that should be on your radar

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX shares and an international ETF may be worth watching this year.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares leaping more than 5% on strong earnings updates

| Tristan Harrison

What’s causing these stocks to jump higher?

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Opinions

Should I buy the dip on Zip shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's a shaky time for this buy now, pay later company. Here's why I'd take caution...

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 company hauled to court for 'serious contraventions'

| Tony Yoo

The company behind prominent retailers Rebel Sport, BCF and Super Cheap Auto is in strife with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Share Fallers

Why is ASX 200 lithium share Liontown tanking 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is taking a beating on Friday...

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Broker Notes

2 December winners ready to rocket further in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

This pair of ASX shares exploded out of the blocks last month but this fund manager reckons it's just the…

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Industrials Shares

I just bought this ASX share that 'no one wants to touch': fundie

| Tony Yoo

Airlie portfolio manager Emma Fisher explains how this company has changed its stripes and is worth buying in before everyone…

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Dividend Investing

How to invest $10,000 this year to create 'safe' passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX dividend shares could deliver solid investment income in 2023 and beyond.

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Resources Shares

2 December losers ready to turn it around in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

This pair of ASX shares last month took a chunk out of the Glenmore portfolio, but the fund is keeping…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX mining shares to buy in 2023: experts

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about these ASX mining shares in 2023...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock outperformed all others after the company posted earnings today.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say this ASX 200 lithium share can generate big returns

| James Mickleboro

Is this a lithium share to buy?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price falls are driving trading volumes today.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords director has bought 25,000 of his company's shares in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

This director made a big investment last week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own one ASX lithium newbie in particular.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares getting hammered on disappointing results

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are punishing these three shares today.

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