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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

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: IAG upgrades guidance, Magellan sinks again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough finish to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price lower despite API takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has made a big step towards acquiring API...

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Broker Notes

Brokers tip NAB (ASX:NAB) share price to storm to a new 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be heading higher from here...

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Share Market News

Is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a post-COVID buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Pushpay shares be an opportunity as living conditions start to normalise?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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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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IPOs

Killi Resources (ASX:KLI) share price kills it on first day of trade, up 160%

| Tristan Harrison

Killi Resources shares soared 160% today. Have shareholders hit gold?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX mining shares cracking 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Mining stocks continue their dominance in 2022.

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Technology Shares

What tech sell-off? This ASX 200 share is smashing new, all-time highs

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX tech stocks may have been struggling recently, but there has been no such trouble for Computershare.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is Temple & Webster a buy?

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Energy Shares

'Not enough': Government challenges AGL (ASX:AGL) over planned closures

| Mitchell Lawler

Are AGL's new coal closure dates nothing but smoke?

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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 Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, ASX, CIMIC, and Temple & Webster shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, AVZ, Megaport, and NAB shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on track to record another gain. At the time of writing,…

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in the buy zone following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy ANZ shares?

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Capital Raising

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite 'clear endorsement'

| Monica O'Shea

What is Nickel Mines raising funds for? We have the details...

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Broker Notes

Are Megaport (ASX:MP1) shares a buy after smashing earnings? See what these brokers say

| Zach Bristow

See what these leading brokers have to say about Megaport's earnings and share price outlook.

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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Broker Notes

Shareholders are happy with the NAB (ASX:NAB) earnings beat. But what do analysts say?

| Zach Bristow

See what these analysts are saying on NAB after its earnings beat.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: NAB impresses, ASX CEO to retire before CHESS replacement completes

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has continued its positive run...

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 of the best ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are tipped as buys...

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Technology Shares

Why is the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price rocketing 18% to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide shares are rocketing higher again on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CBA (ASX:CBA) shares to buy rating following 'great' half

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are in favour with this broker...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares for the win in 2022

| Tony Yoo

In a climate of rising interest rates, experts warn investors to be selective about the bargains picked up during this…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to rise with higher interest rates

| Tony Yoo

One stock has an incredible 40% upside, despite the threat of rising borrowing costs.

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Investing Strategies

Why are investors so frightened of buying ASX shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Buy stocks when they're at a huge discount, say the experts. But it's easier said than done, right?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries is planning a HUGE solar and wind farm

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is planning to build a large renewable energy project in WA.

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Better together: ClearVue (ASX:CPV) shares rocket 13% on partnership

| Mitchell Lawler

ClearVue brings a United States solar company on board...

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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 Fallers

Why Bapcor, Mineral Resources, Nanosonics, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today...

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Energy Shares

Could climbing costs crash the ASX lithium share party?

| Mitchell Lawler

What does the latest news for lithium shares mean for investors?

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Share Market News

What to expect when Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) uncorks its results next week

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant will be reporting its results next week...

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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 so far today…

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Broker Notes

Broker says buy Webjet (ASX:WEB) instead of Flight Centre shares

| James Mickleboro

Which travel share is better?

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Share Market News

How far off is BHP (ASX:BHP) from producing 'green steel'?

| Tristan Harrison

Is green steel a pipe dream? Or is it getting closer for BHP?

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Computershare, Dicker Data, and Temple & Webster shares are on fire today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Wednesday...

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