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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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Real Estate Shares

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price in flux after annual general meeting

| Marc Sidarous

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is up and down today after the company's chair and CEO addressed shareholders…

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Share Market News

The Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price is flying 5% higher today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redcape (ASX: RDC) share price is surging today after the company announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Xero sinks, Telstra hit with $50m fine

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the ABR (ASX:ABR) share price has dived 9%

| Kerry Sun

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) announces updates for its borate project. Here's the rundown for whats driving the ABR…

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Communication Shares

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price is climbing today after the company released a positive update. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Energy Shares

Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price lifts on annual results

| Brooke Cooper

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rising following the release of the company's annual full-year results.

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Share Market News

The Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price lifts 4% on earnings update

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is ignoring the weak ASX200 following a positive financial update

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price sinks despite new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) share price is a poor performer so far today, despite the company announcing a positive…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher despite being hit with $50 million penalty

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is edging higher today despite being dealt a $50 million penalty by the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is under pressure today despite the release of a solid third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Orica (ASX:ORI) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's half-year results…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong growth in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today after releasing its full year results and revealing further strong…

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Pushpay rises, CSR climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell again. However, both Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and CSR (ASX:CSR) rose after reporting.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX aged care shares boosted after 2021 Federal Budget

| Marc Sidarous

ASX shares in the aged sector, like Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE), received a boost today after a big cash…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX childcare shares slumped despite Budget news

| Marc Sidarous

These ASX childcare shares, like G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM), fell lower after the government handed down its budget for…

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumped 5% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) share price was diving today, in what seemed to be a reaction to news…

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Bank Shares

Goldman says sell Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are fully valued after the bank released its third-quarter results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price is clawing back today after announcing a positive update. Here's what the…

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Dividend Investing

Why these 2 ASX dividend shares may be just what your portfolio needs

| Bernd Struben

With the RBA forecasting record low interest rates for years to come, ASX dividend shares are back in the investor…

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Resources Shares

What's with the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is in reverse today despite announcing a positive update. We take a…

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Share Market News

What do the CEOs of the Big Four banks think of the Federal Budget?

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Budget has been on the lips of most Australians today, and the top dogs of Australia's Big Four…

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Resources Shares

Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price surges 8% on high-grade copper

| Lucas Radbourne

The Alicanto Minerals (ASX: AQI) share price is on the rise after the company revealed new high-grade copper assays. Here's…

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Technology Shares

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go up?

| Kerry Sun

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price. What could be next for…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) share price storms higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is storming higher after two executives bought a total of $1 million worth…

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Share Market News

With the ASX sliding again today, why NOT to panic sell

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 slipping for the second consecutive day, fear may drive investors to sell. We look at why…

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Broker Notes

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price a bargain or should you wait?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is down 55% since the start of the year. Does this make it a…

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Healthcare Shares

What the Federal Budget could mean for CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Brooke Cooper

How shares in Australia's only vaccine manufacturer CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) might be affected by 2 key Federal Budget initiatives.

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Resources Shares

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 54% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX:CAP) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, rocketing 54%. Here's…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names 5 emerging ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these four emerging ASX shares have been named as buys by Goldman Sachs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price being smoked by the Federal Budget?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has been under pressure today after the company released a response to yesterday’s Federal…

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Technology Shares

Why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is soaring 18% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is rocketing 18% higher following two company announcements. We take a look into…

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Share Fallers

Why Ausnet, Qantas, Suncorp, & Sydney Airport shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price surges 8%. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Thomson Resources Ltd (ASX: TMZ) share price is surging 8% today following an update on the Silver Spur acquisition.…

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Share Market News

The Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price is flying 20% on 'massive' copper find

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS) share price is dipping today after the company revealed its found massive copper sulphides.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, CSR, Electro Optic Systems, & Estia Health are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Helix (ASX:HLX) share price is rocketing 129%

| Marc Sidarous

The Helix Resources Ltd (ASX: HLX) share price is surging an incredible 129% today after a "massive" announcement.

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