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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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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to buy for dirt cheap right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Gaston Amoros names a pair of stocks that the market is unfairly punishing.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price leaps 12% on 'major technical feat'

| Zach Bristow

Quantum computing is the flavour in the Archer camp today.

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Healthcare Shares

AnteoTech (ASX:AD) share price surges 15% as COVID-19 RAT race continues

| Monica O'Shea

The scientific company's shares have bounced back after a horror start to the week.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) shares can rise 36%

| James Mickleboro

Here's Morgans' top pick in the travel sector...

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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 Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price falls again amid broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

It was another disappointing day on the ASX for the maker of gloves and personal protective equipment.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 lift on the latest RBA rate decision?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors finding a silver lining in the RBA's latest rate decision?

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Share Fallers

Why Aussie Broadband, BHP, Brambles, and Champion Iron shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay takes a bow, officially uniting with Block (ASX:SQ2) shares on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

A changing of the guard has occurred in many portfolios today as Block takes the place of Afterpay...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Carsales, Credit Corp, and PointsBet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price withstands healthcare pressure to exit coal ASAP

| Monica O'Shea

AGL Energy is facing new pressure to close its coal-fired power stations, this time from health workers.

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Share Market News

How will ASX shares perform this earnings season? Experts explain what to look for

| Mitchell Lawler

Get ready for another earnings season with these expert insights...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is seeking to expand its revenue base on the back of its latest acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? Outlook 'highly uncertain' says this broker

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan is cautious on Westpac given its outlook in 2022.

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Broker Notes

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price a bargain buy after dropping 12% so far this year?

| James Mickleboro

Is this the lithium share to buy?

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Broker Notes

ASX 200 shares offer 12% upside after sell-off: JP Morgan

| Brendon Lau

This leading broker has offered hope for investors. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price surges 8% on deal-filled quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Pure Hydrogen share price today.

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Broker Notes

Broker says PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could have 90% upside

| James Mickleboro

Are PointsBet shares a bargain buy?

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Broker Notes

This broker just upgraded the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price to a buy. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan likes ANZ among its ASX banking peers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Credit Corp impresses, Boral's $3bn capital return

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is Bubs a high risk buy?

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 small-cap ASX shares we've bet big on: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Gaston Amoros explains how it's time to be invested in smaller ASX companies…

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Broker Notes

'We see CBA (ASX:CBA) underperforming': Why this broker is avoiding Commonwealth Bank in 2022

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan reckons there are better alternatives in the ASX banking universe right now.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says latest CSL (ASX:CSL) acquisition will boost more than its bottom line. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares could be a buy thanks to the Vifor Pharma acquisition...

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Share Market News

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price takes off amid $3b return of capital

| Mitchell Lawler

Boral shareholders are in for a big pay day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? The takeover goes to a shareholder vote this week. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

This week could be interesting for Sydney Airport shareholders...

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX share with 48% upside: expert

| Tony Yoo

After the recent sell-off, how do you know which are the bargains to pick up and which stocks are just…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off last month...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form despite the market meltdown..

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries hires new tech boss

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is in focus as its green division, FFI, just hired a new chief tech officer.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in February 2022

| Tristan Harrison

BWX and Australian Finance Group are both rated as buys by experts.

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Opinions

Why the share market pessimists are wrong

| Tony Yoo

Stock markets have been in turmoil this year. So do you now listen to the bears who are now all…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for some ASX shares to fall in love with this month?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares riding the wave of green energy and ethical investing

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the ASX shares that is seeing growth in its green energy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 Monday.

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Share Market News

What is green shorting and which ASX 200 shares are being targeted?

| Brooke Cooper

This ESG investment style is worth knowing about...

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