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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

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals undervalued ASX sector with post-election tailwinds

| Brendon Lau

Though not all shares in this undervalued ASX sector are a buy, according to Canaccord.

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Codan, Elders, and Karoon Energy are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Opinions

Is it reasonable to expect share price growth AND reliable dividends from ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that have been able to deliver a combination of both.

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Capital Raising

Why the Openpay share price is sinking 13% to a new low today

| James Mickleboro

Openpay's shares have hit a new low on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Tiny ASX gold share soars 23% on 'transformational' lithium prospects

| Bernd Struben

Ragusa Minerals hopes to create a 'supergroup' project area in the NT similar to neighbouring Core Lithium.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Elders and Codan rocket, Incitec Pivot disappoints

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index has started the week on a mildly positive note...

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Broker Notes

Why the IGO share price is rallying on Monday

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the Western Australian miner are up again in early Monday trading.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Woolworths share price a buy following the latest acquisition or a no deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers are perplexed about Woolworths' latest acquisition offer.

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ETFs

Why I think it's a good time to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)

| Tristan Harrison

I think the Vanguard International Shares ETF is looking better value after all this volatility.

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Broker Notes

Potential buys from experts: 2 compelling ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Breville is one of the ASX shares that experts believe could be a good prospect.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 into ASX shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

There are some high-quality ASX shares I’d invest with $10,000 this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy these ASX growth shares in May: experts

| Tristan Harrison

We check the credentials of two ASX companies that are rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Expert reveals the dividend ASX share he just bought (and one he dropped)

| Tony Yoo

Investors are flocking to income-producing stocks. Here's what one fund manager recently bought and another he just sold.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares (not banks!) to boom from rising interest rates: experts

| Tony Yoo

They're rare, but there are businesses that aren't banks that will benefit from higher rates. Here's a couple of examples.

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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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Broker Notes

Down 15% since early March, is the Rio Tinto share price an ASX mining buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Attention 'buy the dip' investors...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

The Mineral Resources share price leapt 10% this week. Too late to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

One broker provided some commentary on the top-tier miner.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why I plan to own my Fortescue shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the larger positions in my portfolio. I like it for a few different reasons.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on fire last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares this top fund manager thinks are good value

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management offers its thoughts on a couple of blue-chip shares.

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Broker Notes

Why the Aristocrat share price is surging again today

| Brendon Lau

The gain comes on top of its 6.7% surge yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 shares rebounding on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

China's COVID-zero policies have slowed its economic growth and impacted its trading partners.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Vanadium, John Lyng, Nufarm, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX coal shares charging higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

The global energy crisis has pushed coal prices to all-time highs.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price leaping 9% on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are storming ahead on a good day for the ASX tech sector.

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Broker Notes

These ASX All Ordinaries shares have the greatest margin risks from surging inflation: UBS

| Brendon Lau

Several ASX shares could be at risk from the threat of higher inflation.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Chalice Mining, IGO, and Life360 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Crown share price is climbing higher today

| Brendon Lau

The takeover of Crown Resorts is one step closer.

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Travel Shares

Webjet share price tipped to rise: Broker says it 'hasn't wasted a crisis'

| James Mickleboro

Webjet shares could be about to ascend according to one broker...

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is rocketing 6% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The buy now, pay later company is enjoying a change of fortunes today, along with its fellow ASX tech shares

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA share price higher this week?

| Bernd Struben

Australia's banks are expected to reap higher profits as the RBA increases the official cash rate.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP, IGO, and Woolworths charge higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week strongly...

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Cannabis Shares

Remember when ASX cannabis shares were smoking hot? Where are they now?

| Bernd Struben

Newly legalised recreational and medicinal marijuana markets aren't getting the media hype they once did.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the MyDeal share price is rocketing 56% today

| Brooke Cooper

A generous takeover offer has taken the ASX by storm this morning.

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