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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

2 more of Morgans' best ASX share ideas for December

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price falls after outbidding Wesfarmers for API

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths is looking to outbid its rival for the Priceline pharmacy chain operator...

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Share Fallers

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price falls despite upbeat trading update

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments' sales are bouncing back...

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price pushes higher on American Express deal

| James Mickleboro

Openpay has signed a deal with AMEX...

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Travel Shares

Why have investors been saying goodbye to Helloworld (ASX:HLO) shares lately?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are wary of the uncertainty surrounding travel...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price sank 20% in November: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Will December be better for Westpac's shares?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX share ideas for December

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Broker Notes

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hit by broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price could start to lag its peers after a leading broker downgraded…

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Broker Notes

Goldman sees "significant upside opportunity" for the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

Are the good times coming for the PointsBet share price?

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Technology Shares

Top broker tips 27% upside for the EML (ASX:EML) share price

| Tristan Harrison

EML is one ASX shares that brokers like right now.

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Technology Shares

Why multiple experts are HOT on this ASX tech share right now

| Tony Yoo

This US technology firm listed in Australia has made its shareholders rich this year. But there's more to come, say…

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Technology Shares

4 best-performing ASX tech shares in November

| Tony Yoo

A quadrella of technology stocks went gangbusters last month. Let's take a look at what they did and why the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form and dropped into the red. The benchmark index fell…

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Share Market News

What happened with the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the home furnishings company lifted slightly on finalising a major acquisition.

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Share Fallers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price just hit another 52-week low. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a year of pain for Marley Spoon shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Should Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares be on your Christmas list? Here's what top brokers think

| Zach Bristow

What's the sentiment on BOQ's shares this silly season?

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Communication Shares

Tuas (ASX:TUA) share price surges again, up almost 30% this week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Tuas just keeps shooting higher...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price tumble today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is Woolworths having such a woeful Wednesday?

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Record Lows

Why did the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price hit an all-time low today?

| Brooke Cooper

Saturday will mark the end of Nuix's first 12 months on the ASX, and what a time it's been.

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Broker Notes

ASX shares to buy for the Omicron COVID outbreak

| Brendon Lau

Jitters over the Omicron COVID mutation continue to rock markets and a handful of ASX shares could represent the best…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price having such a great day?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares have risen today. What’s happening?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, GUD, Nuix, and Redbubble shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough start to the month for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). In afternoon trade, the benchmark…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Wednesday

| 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 buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks CBA (ASX:CBA) shares are the least attractive of all the ASX banks

| Zach Bristow

This top broker doesn't find the major bank as attractive as the others right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, South32, Starpharma, and Tuas shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Will its energy expansion drive the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price to new heights?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra has its eyes on the energy market...

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Retail Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has suffered 4 52-week lows in the past week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's gone from bad to worse for Kogan shares...

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Share Gainers

Carnaby (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium remains in the spotlight as a crucial element in the world's move towards electrification.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price getting tasered today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the company's stock today?

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ETFs

How did the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) perform in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did this high-flying ETF go on November?

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Capital Raising

GUD (ASX:GUD) share price plunges 6% following cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are heading south today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ANZ hit with class action, GUD sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lower amid credit card class action

| James Mickleboro

The lawyers are circling ANZ again...

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Share Market News

The Starpharma (ASX: SPL) share price surges on Vietnam launch

| Brendon Lau

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is racing ahead this morning after confirming its antiviral nasal spray will…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price falls on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

2021 has been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Audinate and EML shares are both rated as buys by plenty of brokers.

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Share Market News

Why the PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price is winning today

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide is teaming up with many of the most influential gamers in the world...

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price drops as insurance sale completes

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares are dropping amid the sale of its RACT Insurance business.

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