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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

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Up 414% in a year, why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leaping 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium is poised to power the huge growth in batteries.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Nickel Mines, SG Fleet, and Whitehaven Coal are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block falls, Nickel Mines jumps

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX gold share minnow rocketing 15% today?

| Bernd Struben

Junior explorers can receive a big lift on positive drill results.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says buy Origin (ASX:ORG) shares instead of AGL

| James Mickleboro

Origin shares could be better than AGL shares right now according to one broker...

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Capital Raising

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has released information regarding its latest capital raise.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has just withdrawn its share purchase plan. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nickel Mines is returning $57 million to its shareholders... but why?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price to rise 13%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Citi likes this retail giant...

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Share Market News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announces US$10b share buyback and 20-for-1 split

| Sebastian Bowen

Amazon will be splitting its shares. Here's what you need to know...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price falls despite 113m euros coffee acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Breville is bolstering its coffee business...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one of the leading ASX growth shares that are rated as a buy.

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price climbed 7% so far this month?

| Bernd Struben

The big bank has benefited from a strategic divestment earlier this month.

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Bank Shares

Why this broker has big doubts over Westpac's (ASX:WBC) cost cutting plans

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to fall short of targets?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's why the miner has just hired the RBA's deputy governor

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA’s deputy governor, Guy Debelle, has stepped down to take up a position with Fortescue.

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Broker Notes

4 fallen ASX shares that are still awesome businesses: expert

| Tony Yoo

World events are taking stock prices down, but many businesses are still going as strong as ever. Here are some…

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a clear buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay shares have fallen heavily in 2022 so far, is it a beaten-up stock idea?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Why has the uranium rally got this ASX share blasting 22% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

As uranium prices reach 10-year highs, one particular ASX share is feeling the benefit.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in 2022, is this ASX healthcare share a buy following the company's latest trial result?

| Zach Bristow

What can be said about Volpara's prospects in 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price tumbles again, down 25% this week

| Zach Bristow

Why such a dislocation in base metal to share price?

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman says to buy these ASX coal shares right now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX coal shares to buy now...

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's why the telco faces new legal action

| Tony Yoo

A class action has been filed against the telecommunications giant. Could it derail its COVID-19 mitigation actions?

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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 today.

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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 Fallers

Why are ASX 200 oil shares taking such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have retraced from 14-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Why Newcrest, Nickel Mines, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be charging higher but that hasn't stopped these shares from sinking...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price soaring 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block is building higher today...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Myer, Paladin Energy, and Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking off on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have been volatile. Is it a buy?

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BNPL shares

What's causing the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price to sizzle on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company has revealed plans to slash its workforce.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto goes ex-div, tech and travel shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Soul Patts urges AGL (ASX:AGL) board to give 'more thought' to takeover bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Major shareholder weighs in on AGL's rejection of the second takeover offer from Brookfield.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is sliding today

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are in the red today, but all isn't what it might seem.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is in the red today

| Bernd Struben

The newly acquired asset is forecast to produce between 95–115 thousand ounces of gold during Newcrest’s ownership in the 2022…

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Broker Notes

Is the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price a bargain after falling 19% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Is QBE a bargain buy?

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Share Fallers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price has dumped 16% in under 4 weeks. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

AMP is struggling again in 2022 on the chart.

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