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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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Small Cap Shares

5 small-cap ASX shares on their way up

| Tony Yoo

The little guys outperformed the big players in the past 12 months. One expert reckons this trend will continue as…

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Share Fallers

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares aren't having a good day...

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Resources Shares

The Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price has slipped today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares are down slightly today after the mining explorer released an update to the market.

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Share Gainers

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price rallies 8% on record quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the mobile-first financial services platform continue to kick goals.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price struggles as Seven waits to take over

| Brooke Cooper

The finish line is in sight for Seven Group's takeover. What might it mean for Boral?

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price sinks 5% despite new board member

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are reversing yesterday's gains.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care (ASX:DOC) share price slides 11% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

The telehealth provider has had an off-colour morning on the ASX.

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Record Highs

The Pinnacle (ASX: PNI) share price hit an all-time high this week

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie fund manager's shares are shooting into record territory.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Spark takeover, Virgin Money update

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day on the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

What this top broker thinks of the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the online retailer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price hit a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The new bid values the company at $5.2 billion.

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Share Market News

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

An early dive for the ASX gold miner on its latest results.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower after major investment into lithium

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto wants to join the lithium party.

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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower following major regional branch changes

| James Mickleboro

CBA is changing how people bank in regional locations...

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Share Gainers

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price edges higher after business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is finishing the year off on a strong note.

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price falls despite strong quarter and US plans

| Kerry Sun

Smaller BNPL players are struggling to inspire investors.

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 share has made new record highs every week for the past 8 weeks

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price might deserve a gold medal after this record setting performance.

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Share Gainers

Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price pushes higher following strong Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this tech company is performing in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price races higher after 440% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This auto retailer's profits are swelling in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Why the ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This testing services company's shares are rising today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making amends in recent times.

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Investing Strategies

3 long-term trends ASX share investors can buy into

| Tony Yoo

Have we passed peak air travel? An expert warns punters to keep an eye on big picture themes when picking…

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after announcing Ring of Fire acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is adding to its nickel exposure...

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Share Market News

Own Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares have been a very strong performers in 2021. Since the start of the year, the…

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Share Market News

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are poised for a big day after posting a positive trading update...

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting record highs. What do they have in common?

| Kerry Sun

The resources sector is surging, which has helped lift some ASX shares to all-time highs. We take a closer look

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price backtracks despite upbeat drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares can't catch a break today...

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this insurance giant's shares?

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Share Market News

Meet Spriggy, NAB Ventures' latest investment outside the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's NAB Ventures' latest investment. Have you heard of Spriggy?

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price zoomed 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer's shares were on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Temple & Webster surges, Japara soars

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. Temple & Webster shares went up after reporting its result.

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price lifts 5% on lithium update

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the diversified battery anode material company released an update earlier today.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share has traded the most today?

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Share Market News

Why the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price is surging 7% in afternoon trade

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares are continuing to deliver astronomical returns to shareholders...

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Share Market News

Aurelia Metals (ASX:AMI) share price tanks 17% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

It's been a tough trading day for the minerals exploration company.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is halted

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the lithium-ion battery manufacturer have been frozen ahead of a potential capital raise

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Share Market News

CBA and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Andromeda Metals (ASX:ADN) share price is jumping 13%

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is on the move...

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Aurelia Metals, Dubber, & Freelancer shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for these ASX shares...

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