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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price about to hit the comeback trail?

| Zach Bristow

Bank shares have been beaten down in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Zip share price dives 11%, closing below 50c for first time in 6 years

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares have been undone again today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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52-Week Lows

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows right now

| Brooke Cooper

The recent sell-off may have created buying opportunities for these ASX 200 shares.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Record Highs

Amid today's sell-off, guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just hit an all-time high

| Brooke Cooper

This stock is defying today's downturn.

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Share Market News

Could China 'steel' the show for the iron ore price?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore extends its losses on Wedensday.

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Lake Resources, St Barbara, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why is the Blackmores share price sinking 8% to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores shares have the blues 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 Gainers

Down 28% this year, is the Wesfarmers share price at a turning point?

| Zach Bristow

Question is, did the share find a bottom last week or not?

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Opinions

'Price makers': 3 ASX 200 shares that can pass on rising costs in an inflationary environment

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is widespread in the economy. But some businesses are raising prices to compensate.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Downer, Fletcher Building, and REA shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in a month, is the Megaport share price in 'value' territory?

| Zach Bristow

Calling a value play might be tricky in this current market.

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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect from the Bitcoin price following last week's thrashing

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates and bad news cycles have impacted investor sentiment on cryptos.

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Opinions

This expert thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager is seeing plenty of opportunities on the ASX right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: St Barbara and Zip drop to multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is edging higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Opinions

3 reasons why I think the Soul Pattinson share price is an excellent buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

One of the oldest ASX shares is one of the market's leading opportunities right now, in my opinion.

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Energy Shares

This ASX coal share is flying higher today after CEO speaks his mind

| Bernd Struben

Coal producers in Queensland are looking at paying the highest royalties in the world.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Share Fallers

The Adairs share price is down 54% in 2022. What's happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a tough couple of months for Adairs shareholders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have another positive day...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is tipping 200% upside for the Liontown share price

| Brooke Cooper

The broker is tipping significant upside for the lithium company's share price.

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Share Market News

How has the Tabcorp share price been performing since the demerger?

| James Mickleboro

It has been almost a month since Tabcorp spun off its lottery business. How has it performed?

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Share Market News

How does the Macquarie dividend stack up against the ASX big four banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie is set to pay a dividend yield of 3.79% this year.

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, PointsBet, Weebit Nano, and Westpac shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going great guns on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are outperforming.

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Share Fallers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Lake Resources, Premier, and ResApp shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough day...

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Healthcare Shares

Down 20% in a year, is the Cochlear share price a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to hear this: Some brokers think Cochlear is an opportunity.

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Gold

Broker says the Northern Star share price weakness could be a golden opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star could be a gold share to buy...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares lift as RBA says recession not on the horizon

| Bernd Struben

Australians can expect more interest rate hikes this year, but the economy looks to be strong enough to power ahead.

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Broker Notes

Morgans is urging investors to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares for this challenging environment

| Brendon Lau

A top broker says these two ASX 200 shares will do well in this volatile climate.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP and Rio Tinto rebound, Westpac rated as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a good day on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Weebit Nano share price is rocketing 19% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share will hold the first public demonstration of its ReRAM technology today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bega share price on the nose this week?

| Zach Bristow

Shares of Bega have taken a beating lately.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Graincorp share price sprouting on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are reminded of Graincorp's enviable position during bumper seasons.

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Broker Notes

Why no news could be good news for the Altium share price

| James Mickleboro

Altium has been quiet. Here's why this could be a good thing...

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