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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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Capital Raising

EROAD (ASX:ERD) share price drives higher following transformational acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's why EROAD is raising funds...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Transport Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after takeover bid rejected

| Marc Sidarous

The board says the offer is opportunistic and undervalues the company.

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is a fan of Johns Lyng and Seven West Media.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to snap up before reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks to consider grabbing before the August financial results period potentially rockets their prices upward.

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price just had its worst day since 17 February. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

It was a day to forget for the Zip share price...

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has surged 3% this week

| Ken Hall

The Aussie iron ore giant shares are closing in on a new all-time high.

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay share price just had its worst day since February 2021. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price had a tough time yesterday. Apple is reportedly working on a buy now, pay later offering.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT are two ASX dividend share ideas with large yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price on watch after reporting stellar FY2021 growth

| James Mickleboro

ARB was on form in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

2 All Ords shares this broker rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker likes these All Ords shares...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Macquarie Telecom soars

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose, though the Afterpay sank heavily.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers think of this tech share...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) rockets 12% to new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are flocking to this relatively unknown telco.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price is flying 11% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The chips are up today for the tech company...

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Share Gainers

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price has leapt 40% in a month

| Kerry Sun

This cyber security stock is making a comeback.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven's hold nears 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's the final countdown for Seven Group's takeover bid. Or is it?

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Share Market News

The Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price hit an all-time high today

| Zach Bristow

The lithium producer's share price has notched a new milestone.

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Share Gainers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is skyrocketing 17% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Big bucks being spent on Spain's electric vehicle industry...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares this fund manager considers possible targets in the M&A frenzy

| Mitchell Lawler

Mergers and acquisitions are on fire at the moment. Which ASX shares could be in the crosshairs next?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, PointsBet, Webjet, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why BlueBet, Orocobre, Praemium, & Sandfire shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Share Market News

Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price surges 12% on update

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after an update earlier today on the personal lender company's performance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink, Orocobre rises on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Eroad (ASX:ERD) share price halted today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Eroad shares trading today?

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Share Market News

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is wobbling today

| Zach Bristow

Wesfarmers is copping heat from shareholders for its cheap offer on the pharmaceutical retailer.

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 10% on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

Zip's the name and volatility is the game. Today is yet another hectic day for the BNPL player.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bathurst Resources (ASX:BRL) share price is rocketing 63% higher

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is rocketing higher today after a favourable court ruling...

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Share Fallers

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is sinking 10% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle shares are fizzling on Wednesday....

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is crashing 9% on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

A rude awakening for the Afterpay share price on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price is jumping 8% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company is expanding into the US...

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price is rocketing 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This fintech company's shares are rising strongly today...

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Share Gainers

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price charges higher after beating FY21 guidance

| James Mickleboro

This copper producer's shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Is BlueBet or Pointsbet the better bet right now?

| Tony Yoo

Sports bookmakers are exploding at the moment. So which one's the better bet for investors?

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Share Market News

Here are the 5 best ASX fintech shares of the 2021 financial year

| Bernd Struben

Banking has a come a long way since the old cheque book.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has rallied 6% in the last week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the iron ore major are looking to retest previous all-time highs.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The 5 best ASX shares of FY21 revealed

| Bernd Struben

With perfect hindsight, or a time machine, these are the 5 companies to have invested in last year.

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