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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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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares having a stellar session today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Earnings Results

Evolution share price lifts as results fall 'in line' with forecasts

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner has posted its earnings today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Why Kelsian, Link, Liontown, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having stellar days...

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Resources Shares

'We remain cautious': Could the BHP share price be heading south?

| Bernd Struben

UBS expects that BHP will face rising costs and falling prices over the next two years.

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Travel Shares

Guess which $1.4b ASX 200 share just surged 15%

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is having a stellar day...

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Share Fallers

Down 70% in a year, ASX-listed Ovato calls in administrators

| Mitchell Lawler

Paper prices help push Ovato to the brink...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple and Webster share price up 7% today?

| Zach Bristow

Consumer discretionary shares have been rising over the past month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ's capital raising, Link jumps, Zip's Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is losing steam on Thursday...

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Opinions

Why I think Domino's can deliver as an ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

With a far lower share price automatically raising the dividend yield, and extensive plans for profit growth through network expansion,…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 10% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Link is recommending a takeover offer...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price edges lower after capital raising

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has raised funds for the Suncorp Bank acquisition...

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Broker Notes

Here's why Macquarie thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares can outperform

| Tristan Harrison

This top broker has identified two opportunities among ASX 200 mining shares.

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Opinions

Here's why I think the Sonic Healthcare share price could jump higher

| Tristan Harrison

Increasing COVID-19 testing in this third wave of Omicron could lead to resurgent earnings.

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Technology Shares

Brokers says the Megaport share price can keep charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares have been tipped to continue their rise...

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX shares in healthcare ripe to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

'Positive surprises' and 'defensive exposure' make for prudent additions to a stock portfolio.

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Energy Shares

'Not enough': Could Europe's gas woes bolster ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Australia is the world’s top exporter of liquified natural gas and could play a role in replacing Russian supplies to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It's going to be a busy day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price leap 5% on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what was behind the miner's positive day on the market.

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner just partnered with one of the world's biggest steelmakers

| Monica O'Shea

The big Australian has signed a partnership deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems that no news is good news for two of the most traded shares today.

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Broker Notes

Why this fundie believes Woodside shares are still an 'attractive investment'

| Brooke Cooper

This expert disagrees with market consensus on the future of oil prices.

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the BHP share price post-Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP's shares in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

Why is the Firebrick Pharma share price blazing 28% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Firebrick shares are having a strong day on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 14% in a month, is the Resmed share price just getting started?

| Zach Bristow

The sleep apnoea and respiratory company's shares have had a fine start to FY23.

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Share Fallers

Why Allegiance Coal, LiveHire, NIB, and Pendal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling despite the market charging higher...

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52-Week Highs

Rocks and lasers: 2 ASX All Ords shares securing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

One tech stock and a coal share have launched to long-forgotten heights today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin and Dogecoin prices are rocketing

| Bernd Struben

Investor risk appetite has returned over the past week, seeing most cryptos post outsized gains.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Neometals share price up 5% today?

| Zach Bristow

The advanced minerals and technology company is extending its gains on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Iluka, JB Hi-Fi, Megaport, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares rocketing by over 15% today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these ASX technology shares are surging today.

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Share Market News

Why did the Netflix share price lift despite losing 970,000 subscribers?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the streaming giant reported today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Megaport rockets, Allkem's update, tech shares rally

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a stellar day on Wednesday...

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Opinions

2 All Ords ASX shares this fund manager thinks are compelling

| Tristan Harrison

WAM likes both of these shares this financial year.

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Energy Shares

What is driving the Paladin Energy share price 7% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The company’s Langer Heinrich Mine is expected to start producing uranium again in the March quarter of 2024.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price fly higher in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this airline an underrated opportunity?

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Investing Strategies

The only certainty in uncertain times: expert

| Tony Yoo

Both the listed and IPO markets have shown this year that investors and businesses have retreated into their shells. So…

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Investing Strategies

'Unusually cheap': ASX experts call out massive buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

Many portfolios will be deep in the red right now. Some fund managers have identified the best buys to grab…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Wednesday...

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