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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

These ASX silver shares fell today, along with the price of silver

| Marc Sidarous

The share prices of these ASX silver shares, like Silver Mines (ASX: SVL), all finished lower today as the price…

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Share Market News

How did WAAAX shares perform this reporting season?

| Kate O'Brien

As the reporting season wraps up, WAAAX shares have provided mixed outcomes. Let's take a closer look at their performances.

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Share Market News

Why the EMvision (ASX: EMV) share price closed 13% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The EMvision (ASX: EMV) share price finished 13% higher today after the company announced grant success. Here's the rundown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides lower, A2 Milk surges, Gold Road sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.4% today. The share price of best performer A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) surged…

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Share Market News

Which ASX healthcare shares saw the biggest gains in February?

| Kerry Sun

ASX healthcare shares struggled to make headway in February. Here are the 2 companies that managed to come out on…

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Share Market News

Why the Jaxsta (ASX:JXT) share price is rising higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Jaxsta Ltd (ASX: JXT) share price is picking up steam after announcing a new publisher data deal. Here's all…

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Share Market News

These small cap ASX shares surged more than 100% in February

| Kerry Sun

From a new BNPL agreement to cancer detection, these 3 small cap ASX shares made game changing announcements in February.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is running higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Neometals (ASX: NMT) share price is up 1.5% today after the company announced that its partner has started pilot…

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How to invest

'Buying the dip' does NOT work: here's why

| Tony Yoo

Everyone tries to buy the dip but it makes no logical or mathematical sense. Here are the reasons, as explained…

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Share Market News

Why the Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC) share price rocketed to a new 52-week following news of board member Patrick Allaway's resignation.

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Share Market News

Oil back to $100 per barrel? ASX energy shares could rocket

| Bernd Struben

With this analyst predicting oil will again top US$100 per barrel, ASX energy producers could see their shares surge.

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Share Market News

The Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price is popping 7% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price is up today without any new ASX announcements. Let's look at the company's recent…

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Share Market News

Is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinking back to reality?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has now lost 45% of its value since October. What's going on here with…

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price opened 10% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price jumped more than 10% this morning before falling back to trade flat for the day…

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Share Market News

Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price down after $162 million in equity raising in 8 weeks

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria share price is edging lower today, despite the company reporting $162 million of equity raising in 2021 across…

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Share Market News

Why February was a shocker for ASX 200 tech shares

| Kerry Sun

February saw ASX 200 tech shares sink lower, with heavyweights such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) sinking 12% last month

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager changed his mind on Bitcoin

| Sebastian Bowen

Fund manager Mark Carnegie believes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are a new asset class that can protect your portfolio against inflation

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Share Market News

Why the Australian Potash (ASX:APC) share price leapt 9% this morning

| Marc Sidarous

The Australian Potash (ASX:APC) share price jumped by 9% this morning following news the government has approved its $140 million…

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Share Market News

ECS Botanics (ASX:ECS) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The ECS Botanics Holdings Ltd (ASX: ECS) share price is treading lower despite announcing a positive update in regards to…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Pacific Smiles (ASX:PSQ) share price is frozen

| Mitchell Lawler

The Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX: PSQ) share price is moving today due the company requesting a trading halt ahead…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Is Reddit's GameStop (NYSE:GME) crowd targeting Asian shares?

| Bernd Struben

The Reddit army has seen shares in GameStop take huge leaps up…and down. Has the retail army turned its sights…

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Share Market News

The Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price has pumped 47% in 6 months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price is up 47% in 6 months. Let's take a look at what's been happening…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

No ASX dividend share is perfect, but Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) is more perfect than most

| Sebastian Bowen

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX:SOL) has the most perfect ASX dividend streak out of any ASX share…

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Share Market News

The Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price is racing 9% higher. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy (ASX: AGY) share price is racing higher following an update on its Rincon Lithium Project. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price drops despite UK update

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Eclipse Metals (ASX:EPM) share price is rocketing 23% today

| Bernd Struben

The Eclipse Metals (ASX: EPM) share price is rocketing 23% today. We take a look at the ASX mineral explorer's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is jumping 8% to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price has been on fire on Tuesday and is up 8% to a record…

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Share Market News

Why the Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price is climbing 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price is climbing following a positive announcement to service its growing demand. We take…

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Share Market News

The latest ASX shares that brokers have upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares are are eyeing new highs, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t value buys still to be had with…

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Share Market News

The Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is surging 17% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Liontown Resources share price is surging this morning, up 7% in morning trade. We look at the ASX miner's…

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Share Market News

The Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price shakes off Moody's credit decision

| Bernd Struben

The Crown Resorts share price is edging higher in morning trade after Moody's announced the outcome of its review for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Mesoblast raises US$110 million, tech shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Is Deferit listed on the ASX?

| Gretchen Kennedy

As Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) continue to fire ahead, some new players are starting to get attention. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why Limeade, Oil Search, Platinum, & Whispir shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower today...

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Share Market News

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price jumps on share buyback news

| Marc Sidarous

The Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price is on the rise this morning after the company announced it may recommence its share…

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Share Market News

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price zooms 10% higher today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price ripped as much as 460% last month. Here's why its on watch…

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Share Fallers

Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) share price is back from its trading halt after raising $45 million from institutional investors...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, IOUpay, Liontown Resources, & Redbubble are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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