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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

Why this top broker says the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is heading lower

| James Mickleboro

Are Cochlear's shares overvalued?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) share price lifts on $117 million acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news the market's been waiting for...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price go backward in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong for Woodside shares last month? We take a closer look

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is tipping 58% upside for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares

| Zach Bristow

One leading broker reckons Bluescope shares are steeled for some upside.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) share price rockets 100% on study results

| Monica O'Shea

Why are investors so excited about Neuren Pharmaceuticals today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shareholders give green light for Santos merger

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders in the PNG oil and gas explorer have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a long-running merger deal.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip update impresses, BOQ rises

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

Why is the James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price trading at all time highs?

| Zach Bristow

The cement manufacturer has had a great past two months.

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Broker Notes

The Origin (ASX:ORG) share price has only gained 1% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this energy share a buy?

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following trading update

| Brendon Lau

The insurance group outlines its latest business forecast.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch amid FY22 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 30% upside for the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is leading stock idea according to one broker.

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for interest rates in Australia? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

When are rates going to rise?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these 2 top ASX shares are buys in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Treasury Wine Estates and Adairs are both rated as buys by brokers.

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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 Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

The White Rock Minerals (ASX:WRM) share price plunged 23% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did shares in this explorer fall to a yearly low today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why this top broker is tipping 20% upside for the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie reckons that Pilbara is a buy with 20% upside.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price outperform its sector today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Fortescue shares have a decent day today?

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Technology Shares

Moneyme (ASX:MME) share price slides 9% despite record trading update

| Monica O'Shea

A record result hasn’t stopped MoneyMe shares from falling on Monday.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX growth shares...

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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 Fallers

How the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price tanked 5% in November

| Tony Yoo

Things went from bad to worse last month for the New Zealand dairy producer. Let's recap.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's why the company could be looking to raise capital

| Mitchell Lawler

Analysts are wary of what AMP's balance sheet might look like post-demerger...

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Communication Shares

Why has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price had such a lacklustre start to December?

| Sebastian Bowen

No Merry Christmas for Telstra?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price climbing today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why are the company's shares pushing higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Metcash, Silver Lake, and Strike Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Monday...

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Technology Shares

What are Metaverse stocks and why is everyone talking about them?

| Mitchell Lawler

Virtual worlds are coming to life and the companies involved in making them are gaining attention...

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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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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Kogan, Sigma, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price slides 7% to yearly low on guidance update

| Monica O'Shea

An earnings downgrade has sent the company's share price deeply into the red today.

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Share Market News

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a value trap or a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac's shares a bargain buy?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price edges higher on merger update

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at what the oil and gas company announced today?

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Technology Shares

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price has dived 35% in a month. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Nearmap shares have suffered, but what could happen next?

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52-Week Lows

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking 9% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

It goes from bad to worse for the Zip share price...

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Healthcare Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price has dropped 8% in 3 days. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

The dip in Pro Medicus shares is accompanied by a sector-wide sell-off.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price slipping today?

| Sebastian Bowen

After hitting a new 52-week low today, what's going wrong for this ASX fund manager.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Metcash jumps, Kogan and Zip sink

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Drinking and gambling: 3 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

A new COVID-19 variant and inflation fears are gripping the market. Anyone want to forget their troubles with some alcohol…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices are forecast to remain elevated during the global reopening.

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