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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 Fallers

ELMO (ASX: ELO) share price has taken a beating, down 35% in 12 months

| Frank Tzimas

This former ASX tech darling has had a bad year, falling 35%. Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most active ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share has been the most popular today?

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Share Gainers

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker believes the Nuix share price is a bargain...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) just made a new high! Could it still be a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shares have just hit a new 52-week high....

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Creso Pharma, Ramelius, & Whitehaven Coal are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form today...

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Gold

ASX gold shares are sliding today

| Kerry Sun

From the largest ASX-listed gold producers to mid-tier players, today's a sea of red for ASX gold shares

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Share Fallers

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price is deflating by 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are having a tough year, and today isn't making things any easier.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price has gained 7% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a productive month for the ASX newby.

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Opthea, Seven West Media, & Telix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The market may be trading lower but these ASX share aren't...

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BNPL shares

Are Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares cheap enough to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

Buy now, pay later stocks have gone cold in the past few months. So are they a bargain now, or…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: Coles and Challenger updates, gold miners sink

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is out of form on Thursday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the medical diagnostics company are going nowhere today despite acquisition news

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price slides 10% on guidance downgrade

| Brooke Cooper

The coal miner has downgraded its production guidance for this financial year for the fourth time.

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Record Highs

4 ASX 200 shares making all-time record highs

| Kerry Sun

Alongside a bullish broader market, here are 4 top shares that have also pushed into record territory.

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Cannabis Shares

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks on Red Light Holland merger plans

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis and psychedelics company has announced merger plans...

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Share Gainers

Why the Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price is rocketing 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

This biotech share is rocketing higher on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price isn't going anywhere today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares will remain halted pending a further announcement.

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price lower despite key FDA update

| James Mickleboro

This biopharmaceutical company is on the cusp of a major milestone...

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Broker Notes

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price hits record high and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

This job listings giant's shares are on form in 2021...

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price jumps 7% on acquisition and guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This tech company is outperforming expectations in FY 2021...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price rocketed 20% in the last month?

| Frank Tzimas

Alcidion technology is finding its place in the global healthcare industry. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) faded as the day went on but managed to record a small gain. The…

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Retail Shares

City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price leaps to new all-time high

| Frank Tzimas

The clothing retailer was smashing records today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again, Avita jumps, Shaver Shop sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The Avita share price was a top performer as the ASX 200 went up again.

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Share Market News

ASX tax loss losers that could rebound in the new financial year

| Brendon Lau

One potential way to get ahead in FY22 is to pick bargains among the tax-loss candidates from this financial year.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the ASX 200's most traded shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares saw a flurry of trading activity today.

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Share Market News

ASX investors couldn't get enough of meme stocks last week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors can't seem to get enough of the meme stock...

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Resources Shares

ASX copper shares down after the commodity's price falls 4%

| Brooke Cooper

Copper pure-play Oz Minerals led the fall in copper share prices today.

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IPOs

HitIQ (ASX:HIQ) share price charges 20% higher following IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

How's that for a hard hitting ASX debut!

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

What ASX shares might be affected by the UK-Australia trade deal?

| Tristan Harrison

The new UK-Australia free trade agreement may have certain impacts on different ASX shares and industries.

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52-Week Highs

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price hits new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp shares accelerated today despite no news being released from the insurance giant.

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Cryptocurrencies

Shiba Inu token tops the 24-hour crypto gainers list…and it's not Dogecoin!

| Bernd Struben

If you thought 1 dog themed crypto was enough…think again.

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Share Gainers

Tietto (ASX:TIE) share price glimmers on latest gold discovery

| Marc Sidarous

Recent gold drill results have sent this gold miner's share price into the green.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 5 ASX shares are delivering the biggest gains in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Bags, on bags, on bags. These ASX shares have delivered...

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Technology Shares

Should investors be looking at tech shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

BetaShares pointed out some reasons for investors to consider looking at Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 dividend shares making year-to-date highs

| Kerry Sun

These dividend favourites are hitting new 2021 highs.

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Share Market News

Key takeaways from the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) AGM

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay is holding its annual general meeting today...

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How to invest

First time in 30 years! 6 ASX shares for crazy times: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager says the world is in a position it hasn't seen for three decades, so here are 4 rules…

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