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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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Broker Notes

This broker just upgraded the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price to a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is trading lower today despite being upgraded by a leading broker this morning...

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Share Market News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price drops despite April transaction values surging 155%

| Kerry Sun

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is under pressure, despite the company delivering a triple digit increase in…

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Resources Shares

The OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The OM Holdings (ASX: OMH) share price is lifting after the company released news of a protest by workers over…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price opened 40% higher

| Marc Sidarous

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price is shooting for the moon after the company's latest announcement. Click on…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Gainers

Why the McGrath (ASX:MEA) share price is surging 8%

| Ken Hall

The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price has rocketed higher this morning after a strong trading update from the real…

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Share Fallers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price tumbles after CEO resigns

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is sinking lower today after the surprise exit of its CEO after over…

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Share Fallers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking on Monday morning...

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Share Gainers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price higher despite $282 million profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move on Monday despite revealing that its half year earnings…

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Share Gainers

What's happening with the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX 3D data visualisation company Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) skyrocketed last week following the release of promising…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch this week when it releases its Q3 update. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price on watch following business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price will be on watch today following a trading update and full-year outlook.…

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Resources Shares

Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Ioneer Ltd (ASX: INR) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie-US lithium miner's latest quarterly…

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Retail Shares

The ASX share to go gangbusters as COVID vaccines roll out

| Tony Yoo

Australia might have shifted to online shopping, but this physical retailer is showing excellent signs for growth.

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Energy Shares

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price hits 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has slumped to a new 52-week low after a busy April period…

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Broker Notes

What to expect from the Coles (ASX:COL) Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) when it releases its third quarter update later this week...

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Financial Shares

CommBank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has climbed to a new 52-week high as we approach the end…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I was still a kid in 1987 when Australia belatedly welcomed home our Vietnam Veterans. I can't really remember what…

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Share Market News

Meet the real ASX winners from record high Chinese steel prices

| Brendon Lau

Record high Chinese steel prices will put ASX iron ore producers in the spotlight on Monday, but there's another group…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Champion Iron Ltd (ASX:CIA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Record Highs

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price: all-time highs and potential teething issues

| Mitchell Lawler

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price hit all-time highs today, but the potential impacts of COVID-19 might…

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Share Gainers

Why retailers are stepping up as top performing ASX shares this week

| Kerry Sun

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) are among numerous top performing ASX shares in retail

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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price finishes flat on quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CHM) share price seesawed today following the release of its quarterly update. Here's the key…

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 200 shares were the best performers this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's TGIF time once again, and investors with shares in these 3 S&P ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) stocks have…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 200 shares according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and this ASX 200 share could be among the best options for Australian investors to choose from…

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Share Gainers

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts on latest updates

| Marc Sidarous

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is up 2.5% today as the company divests its minority stake in a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes flat, Kogan drops, Accent jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dipped lower. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price fell heavily after giving a business…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Proteomics (ASX:PIQ) share price is flying 5%

| Marc Sidarous

The Proteomics (ASX: PIQ) share price was off to a good start today before falling flat on news it has…

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Share Market News

History is on the side of the battered AMP (ASX:AMP) share price as it plans its demerger

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price reacted positively to its demerger plans, but investors are left confused as to…

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Broker Notes

Broker weighs in on the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price after its 20% dive

| Kerry Sun

Morgans weighs in on the Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price after its 20% dive. Could there be long-term value…

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is surging 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has been on fire again on Friday. Here's why it is up…

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Share Market News

Why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is soaring 65% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX: LIO) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, outpacing almost…

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Share Market News

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price slides on dual-listing update

| Marc Sidarous

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is edging lower today after the company said it plans to list on…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Centaurus Metals, Kogan, & Youfoodz are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX:YFZ) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Friday...

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Retail Shares

The Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price is down 15% today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX: YFZ) share price was one of the worst-performing IPOs of 2020. And the numbers just…

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