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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 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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Share Market News

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price jumps following quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

The minerals company has detailed some solid progress.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Service Stream is one step closer to its latest acquisition

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Broker Notes

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price lower following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has downgraded this popular ASX share...

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Share Market News

Why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price is scooting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the rebound...

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a buy or a sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Zip share price worth looking at right now?

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, Japara, OZ Minerals, & Temple & Webster are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are rising strongly today...

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price slides 3% in morning trade

| Bernd Struben

After hitting all time highs in July 2020, it's been a mostly sour year for the dairy company.

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Record Highs

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price hits new all-time high on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the iron ore major are ripping into record highs this week.

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Share Market News

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? What to look out for this reporting season

| Zach Bristow

Here's what's on the radar for the oil and gas producer.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up 7% in a month

| Nikhil Gangaram

There are several reasons that have propelled the share price.

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Share Market News

Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) share price flat after trial success news

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the clinical stage oncology company have clawed back some ground after falling in early trade this morning

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BlueScope & OZ Minerals updates impress

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price jumps 14% on solid earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

This healthcare software provider has delivered solid results today...

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Share Market News

Why the Hastings (ASX:HAS) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is set for big things in the coming years.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price soars 18% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Japara's board is recommending shareholders vote in favour of a takeover offer.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares reporting strong growth

| Tristan Harrison

Both Temple & Webster and Volpara are growing strongly.

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Share Fallers

Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price dives 16% after first-half results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in Freelancer are sinking today following the release of the company's 1H21 results. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The steel producer is poised to impress investors this earnings season...

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Share Fallers

Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price slides 7% after successful $110 million capital raising

| Kerry Sun

A successful capital raising is dragging the Dubber share price lower on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company is helping fight the Delta strain of COVID-19...

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Share Gainers

Why the OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is jumping 10% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This copper producer had a strong second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This energy producer is performing in line with expectations in FY 2021...

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Record Highs

July has been a great month for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are travelling higher of late...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares are growing strongly...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that many brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and Monash IVF are two ASX shares that a few brokers like.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Up 70%, the Conico (ASX:CNJ) share price is breaking records today

| Aaron Teboneras

This mineral explorer is soaring to multi-year highs after announcing positive drill results.

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after asset sale blow

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's asset sale took a blow today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Lynas soars, City Chic jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was flat, though Lynas was a highlight.

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Resources Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is down another 8%

| Marc Sidarous

Troubles at its proposed North Carolina site are hurting the mining company.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the share market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just upgraded these 3 ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clinging to its record high with a top broker upgrading these ASX shares to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the ASX 200 during earnings season

| Bernd Struben

In today's environment, company guidance is likely to be more important than ever.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 employee busted stealing $470,000: Watch it unfold

| Tony Yoo

Two years' imprisonment for a casino staffer who peeked at baccarat cards and tipped off his co-conspirator.

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Share Fallers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumbles 4% on Monday. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

What a rollercoaster month it's been for Zip shares.

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Cann, Flight Centre, & GPT shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Monday...

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