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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

ASX 200 down 0.15%: AGL to split into two, NAB's 86 400 acquisition receives ACCC approval

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are writing the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX banks are facing millions of cyber attacks each day

| Tristan Harrison

The big ASX banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) are facing millions of cyber attacks each…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Digital Wine, REA Group, & Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four climbing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price is diving 50%

| Kerry Sun

The CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price almost lost half its value following a trading update that signaled lower…

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Share Gainers

The Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is riding on its latest news

| Brooke Cooper

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) share price is up after news the company's self-charging batteries can now be made…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MBH) share price will be one to watch after it announced a major new acquisition...

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Growth Shares

ASX growth shares will be VERY slow to recover. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

From now, even when good news arrives for an ASX growth company, its share price will remain depressed because of…

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Share Market News

Race (ASX:RAC) share price falters despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is struggling in early trade despite the company releasing a positive update. Let's take…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) share price is jumping 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday following its second announcement in as many…

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on Barossa final investment decision

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a final investment decision on the…

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Share Gainers

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price higher on structural separation plans

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing plans to split into two separate…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is one to watch in early trade after an acquisition update from the…

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Share Market News

ASX energy companies drained value as Suez Canal reopened

| Marc Sidarous

ASX energy and oil companies sprang a financial leak yesterday afternoon as the Suez Canal was reopened to international shipping.

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Share Market News

Brokers think these ASX 200 shares will outperform the market

| Kerry Sun

Emerging COVID-19 trends and other news has made brokers bullish on these ASX 200 shares including Amcor (ASX: AMC) and…

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Share Market News

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a buy right now?

| Kerry Sun

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have returned to pre-COVID levels. Where does the CBA share price go from here?

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share will get a massive boost in July

| Tony Yoo

A stock that's growing, profitable and undervalued? A fund manager reveals the company expecting a nice tailwind coming soon.

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Share Market News

Why the Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price is on watch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price will be on watch this morning after the company released a market update late…

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley says that Chinese shares are an opportunity right now

| Tristan Harrison

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley says that Chinese shares are cheap right now. How can you get access to this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price is on ice

| Daniel Ewing

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is in a trading halt today as the company plans to release a…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX growth shares to buy for April

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few quality ASX growth shares that could be worth buying because of their long-term growth potential.

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Share Market News

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Tabcorp share price is falling today as the company announced it would be conducting a strategic review of the…

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Share Market News

Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price slides despite hitting next project milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price has been on a wild ride this year. Let's look at the latest…

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Share Market News

Why the Orbital (ASX:OEC) share price ended the day up 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orbital Corporation Ltd (ASX: OEC) share price flew almost 7% higher in afternoon trade following a new agreement. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips lower, Webjet drops, REA bids for Mortgage Choice

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.4% today. One highlight of today was the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) bid for…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) shares up 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is having a top day today up, almost 7%. Here's what might be…

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Share Market News

Here's why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is accelerating 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 88 Energy Ltd (ASX: 88E) share price is on the move today after announcing an operations update. We take…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price?

| Rhys Brock

After surging to an all-time high of $2.44 in October, the Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price has plunged more…

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Share Fallers

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price lower on cyber attack update

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price was out of form on Monday despite the release of two announcements. One…

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Share Market News

Is the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price really up 927% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price really gone up by 927% today? The answer is not as…

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Share Market News

'Remarkable resilience' in Aussie farmland a tailwind for ASX agriculture shares

| Bernd Struben

When you think of ASX resource shares, gold shares or iron ore come to mind. But ASX agriculture shares have…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price sinks despite new product launch

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is lower today, despite launching a new product to make in-store purchases easier.…

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52-Week Lows

4 reasons the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price has been crushed and just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is down 58% from its high and hit a 52-week low on Monday.…

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Share Market News

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price slides despite collaboration news

| Kerry Sun

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is sliding today despite news of a collaboration to fast track the approval…

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Share Gainers

Why green bonds are raising the Mercury (ASX:MCY) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) has issued new green bonds. What are green bonds and why have they boosted the…

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IPOs

$10,000 invested in the Kogan (ASX:KGN) IPO is worth how much today?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has been on fire since its 2016 IPO. Here's how much a $10,000 investment…

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Share Market News

Golden Mile (ASX:G88) share price rockets 112% on drill results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Golden Mile Resources (ASX:G88) share price is rocketing 116% after the company announced exciting results from its AC drilling…

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Share Market News

How New Yorkers could send ASX cannabis shares higher

| Bernd Struben

Investing in ASX cannabis shares may not be for everyone. But the best placed pot stocks have delivered solid share…

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Share Market News

Evolve (ASX:EVO) share price lifts after centre settlement, CEO retirement

| Lucas Radbourne

The Evolve Education share price is remaining steady after the company announced its CEO is retiring and it's settled five…

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Share Fallers

Why Immutep, Inghams, REA Group, & Synlait shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are sinking lower on Monday. Here's why...

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