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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 Gainers

The Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is up 25% in a month and could go higher

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company's shares have been on fire...

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Share Market News

92 Energy (ASX:92E) share price rockets 43% on uranium discovery

| Nikhil Gangaram

The uranium company is having a great day.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX uranium shares are diving double-digits on Monday

| Kerry Sun

The uranium sector is cooling off today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Transurban acquisition, BHP & Fortescue sink

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very poor start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the ALE Property (ASX:LEP) share price is rocketing 21% today

| Bernd Struben

Hospitality assets could be in for a big bounce once lockdowns come to an end.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides 6% as iron ore woes continue

| Aaron Teboneras

The world's fourth largest iron ore miner is watching its shares tumble...

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Financial Shares

What's going wrong for the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price lately?

| Mitchell Lawler

Concerns mount over the financial group's underperformance while it retains relatively high fees.

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Share Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price tumbles despite key appointments

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for Vulcan shares...

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Share Fallers

Why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price is down 15% on Monday

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 and resources sector might be dragging Paladin Energy lower ...

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Share Fallers

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for this mining share...

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Technology Shares

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

Demand for cloud based computing services continues to grow.

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Energy Shares

Ausnet (ASX:AST) share price rockets 20% on fresh takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

Ausnet shares are on the move after Brookfield Asset Management makes a play for its assets.

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Share Fallers

The AGL (AGL) share price hit multi-decade lows last week. What's next?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares stage a comeback?

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Share Market News

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is frozen

| Kerry Sun

Lake Resources is pending some news out of its technology partner ...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) board recommends revised takeover proposal. What could this mean for shareholders?

| Aaron Teboneras

October could be a big month for Sydney Airport shareholders.

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Share Market News

What's going wrong for ASX cannabis shares lately?

| Ken Hall

Why Aussie cannabis companies are worth watching right now...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this lithium miner's shares?

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager is ditching Rio Tinto for BHP (ASX:BHP) shares

| Kerry Sun

Why this fund prefers BHP instead of Rio Tinto ...

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Broker Notes

Could the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price bounce back? This fund thinks so

| Kerry Sun

Things are getting ugly for iron ore, but this fund manager sees a rebound before the end of the year.

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Capital Raising

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price halted for $4.2bn WestConnex equity raising

| James Mickleboro

Transurban is making a major acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price has jumped 5% since the merger announcement. What's next?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The formal announcement of a merger between Oil Search and Santos is not news to many investors.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price has had a good 6 months. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Are this healthcare giant's shares good value?

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price has 51% upside

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares could be great value...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

This top broker has named the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price as a sell

| Tristan Harrison

The Fortescue share price has been slapped with a selling rating.

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Share Market News

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price has been in focus this week

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been an interesting week for the Aussie conglomerate. Here are the details

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Travel Shares

Is it too late to buy Qantas (ASX:QAN) and other ASX travel shares?

| Tony Yoo

Has travel stock had its run now, or will the post-COVID industry revival bring more joy to shareholders?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price gaining 12%

| James Mickleboro

The IAG share price could be good value according to one broker...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price leapt 113% this past week

| Zach Bristow

Alligator Energy shares cap off an outsized week. Here's the details.

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Share Market News

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price has lost 20% since July

| Aaron Teboneras

The medicinal cannabis producer's shares have fallen heavily in recent times...

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Share Gainers

The Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price has jumped 9% on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

It was a good day on the ASX for the Aussie tech company

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Share Gainers

West Wits Mining (ASX:WWI) share price surges 23% on project update

| Zach Bristow

West Wits' shares finish the week on a high. Here's the details.

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Retail Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price leaps another 14%, up 66% in a month. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Cettire share price continues to shoot 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 Friday.

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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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