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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

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is up 9% in a week. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great week for Rio Tinto investors...

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Janus Henderson, ResMed, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form today...

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Dividend Investing

Does the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price really offer a 10% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

We take a look at this listed investment company's dividend yield.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have boosted these ASX mining shares to long-forgotten highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, JB Hi-Fi, Mesoblast, and Sayona shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) said to be 'considering' Macquarie cash bid of $5 per share

| Zach Bristow

Another entrant into the acquisition race for Uniti.

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Share Market News

Is Moderna listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX investors buy Moderna shares?

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Share Gainers

The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price has boomed a whopping 36% in a week. What's the deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why the lithium explorer's stock is surging this week?

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Share Fallers

'Conflict of interest': Why the Noumi (ASX:NOU) share price is falling today

| Zach Bristow

Noumi is in the spotlight again. We take a look at its latest announcement.

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Broker Notes

Why has Macquarie downgraded these 2 ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

It's a mixed trading day for two ASX shares today.

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Communication Shares

Buyback bonanza! Why the Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) share price is up 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Southern Cross shares are rising today after some big news from the company.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price to rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares could be heading higher from here...

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Broker Notes

Down 8% since February, is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be the year for AGL?

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Resources Shares

Could the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price have 130% upside? Broker weighs in

| Monica O'Shea

Why do analysts believe Firefinch is undervalued? We take a look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Brickworks impresses, Uniti confirms takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

Experts name 3 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Financial Shares

Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price falls following new CEO appointment

| Bernd Struben

The global fund manager revealed its new chief executive officer this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price slips on acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Investors don't appear to be impressed by the latest update...

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Broker Notes

Is a dividend boost on the cards for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

FY22 is set to be a year of record breakers from Aussie miners.

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Broker Notes

2 ravaged ASX shares that will rise again: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's been a shocking year for stocks. But if the business outlook is solid, there could be some bargains out…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares worth buying now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

If you invest with at least a 2 to 4 year horizon, you could do pretty well out of this…

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Broker Notes

3 beaten-down technology ASX shares to buy right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Some businesses have been sold off excessively, says this fund manager, and buying now could reap rewards.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Full charge ahead: The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lifts another 4% today

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara shares have climbed more than 20% in just over a week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX: UWL) share price surges 11% to record high as Macquarie bid appears confirmed

| Brendon Lau

It seems the telecommunicatons company may have been lobbed another takeover offer.

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Gold

What's the outlook for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Gold has slipped from recent highs but remains up more than 5% year-to-date.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares have just recorded new 52-week highs.

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Bank Shares

NAB, ANZ and CBA shares in focus as top broker tips extra $5b share buyback

| Brendon Lau

If the prediction comes to pass, ASX big banks could repurchase around $15.8 billion of their shares in FY22.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cettire, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Resimac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Gold

Could these ASX 200 gold shares be set for more gains in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Investors often turn to gold in times of uncertainty.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price spikes 7% as healthcare stages comeback rally

| Zach Bristow

Is the medical devices company staging a comeback?

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52-Week Highs

Banking gains! NAB share price hits yet another 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares are exploring new highs today...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Calix, Carnarvon, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher today...

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Share Gainers

Lithium party: Riversgold (ASX:RGL) share price surges another 41%

| Bernd Struben

The outlook for lithium demand remains strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 40% upside for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price

| Zach Bristow

Hear what brokers are saying about the mining and metals company.

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Share Gainers

On fire! Why is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price up 8% right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares seem to have boarded a rocket ship this morning...

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