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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

Here's what this top broker thinks of the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Altium share price good value?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price to double in value

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company's shares have been tipped to shoot higher...

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Share Gainers

Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price doubles on initial public offering

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the delivery company have soared after it listed on the ASX

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Broker Notes

Is the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Can the ResMed share price keep rising?

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Share Market News

If only Gelion was an ASX share! Here's why its batteries are making news

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you buy Gelion shares today?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way as the top movers on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is regaining some lost ground today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is leaping out of the trading pause

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is gaining on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Whitehaven shares have stepped into the green today. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

It's been a great week so far for the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the travel agency group have been flying recently. We take a closer look

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares just had a shocking month but could be bargains now

| Tony Yoo

Do you like to 'buy the dip'? Here are 2 stocks that a fund manager is keeping the faith in,…

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Share Fallers

The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is down 10% in a month to a 52-week low. Here's why.

| Zach Bristow

Polynovo shares find themselves in the red once more today.

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Resources Shares

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is leaping 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The South32 share price is on fire today. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price climbs as Oil Search merger confirmed

| Marc Sidarous

The new company will have a value of $21 billion

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Broker Notes

The Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price is worth $5: fund manager

| Kerry Sun

Datt Capital thinks there could be 60% upside to the Dusk share price.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is down 4% in a week

| Zach Bristow

AMP shares find themselves in the red again this week.

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Share Market News

Why the Rhinomed (ASX:RNO) share price is soaring 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares hit a multi-year high in morning trade...

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Share Fallers

September hasn't been a great month so far for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| Zach Bristow

AGL has struggled in September. Here are the details.

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Energy Shares

Up 1,450% in 2021, why Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up again today

| Bernd Struben

The world is re-examining hydrogen as a potential clean energy source.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is down 4% in a month. Here's why.

| Nikhil Gangaram

Some market analysts believe the big banks could feel the impact of lockdowns in the medium term.

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Share Fallers

Why the Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 20% in 3 months

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company have struggled lately. Here are the details

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 3 high-conviction ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

It's a crazy, unpredictable world out there. So when the professionals are pretty sure about some stocks, you better listen.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying Kogan (ASX:KGN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are booming: What's all the hype about?

| Kerry Sun

Here's all your answers as to why the uranium sector is surging.

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Broker Notes

This ASX share doubled this year but has 40% more to go: expert

| Tony Yoo

Portfolio Manager Tobias Yao tried to tell everyone back in June that this stock was a great buy. He still…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Coles (ASX:COL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better day for the ASX 200 on Friday?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, CBA, Omni Bridgeway, & South32 shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were out of form on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, BHP and CBA fall

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell 1.9%, marking one of the worst days in 2021.

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Broker Notes

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price could be worth $28: broker

| Mitchell Lawler

Could the Woodside and BHP merger present a big opportunity?

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Share Fallers

How does the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price compare to the ASX 200 today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

You know it's been a tough day on the market when shares in embattled A2 Milk outperform the broader index.

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Share Market News

Adherium (ASX:ADR) share price rockets 53% on US FDA clearance

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are hitting a new 6-month high...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest trading ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share topped trading volumes today?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slides as iron ore value continues tumbling

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Rio Tinto are falling along with the the price of iron ore. We take a closer look

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Thursday – yes there were some

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX share market down today?

| James Mickleboro

The share market had a very disappointing day on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here were the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Which US shares were ASX investors buying last week?

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Industrials Shares

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price hits record high amid copper spin-off rumours

| Marc Sidarous

A rumored spin-off of a metals subsidiary has sent Sol Patts to a new all-time high.

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX: OSH) share price falters after market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in reverse...

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Technology Shares

Tech shares leading ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) losses on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 tech shares are taking a beating on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 80% higher before being halted, then resumed

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth happened to the Australasian Gold share price today?

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