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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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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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Why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price could be on the move this morning following an announced contract award. Here…

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Share Market News

Add these exciting small cap ASX shares to your watchlist right now

| James Mickleboro

Sovereign Cloud Holdings Ltd (ASX:SOV) and this ASX small cap share could be worth having on your watchlist. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price pinches down after Israeli breakthrough

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Clinuvel (ASX: CUV) share price closed lower today after the company announced expansion into Israel. Here are the latest…

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Why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is soaring 13%

| Daniel Ewing

The Incannex share price is soaring today as the company mulls a US listing. We take a closer look at…

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Share Market News

Did China just blink on its Aussie coal ban? ASX energy shares in the spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With internal pressure increasing on Beijing to lift its Aussie coal ban, could ASX energy shares receive a welcome lift?

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Share Market News

The Market Herald (ASX:TMH) share price just jumped 85%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Market Herald Ltd (ASX: TMH) share price has exploded 80% higher today after the company provided an update on…

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ASX 200 drops slightly, Telstra rises, AMP sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell today. The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price went up and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)…

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Share Market News

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price has climbed today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price stabilises after providing its FY21 earnings guidance today. We look at the takeaways and the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price gained 57% in two months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Doctor Care Anywhere share price roared 57% higher over the past 2 months. Here's a summary of recent announcements…

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3 reasons why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Rio Tinto share price is up by more than 1% this afternoon. These three things may have helped the…

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Share Market News

What's with the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price drop today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Xero (ASX: XRO) share price is taking a knock today, down 2.5%. Here's why we might be seeing a…

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Share Gainers

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure (ASX:CQE) shares higher after upgrading dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) share price is pushing higher today after upgrading its dividend guidance for FY…

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Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price plummets 7% despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy (ASX: AGY) share price is plummeting today despite a positive update. We take a look at the details.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price pumps on the back of CEO announcement

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Liontown (ASX: LTR) share price is trading higher today following the company's announcement of a new CEO. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why the Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) share price is crashing 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX:EOF) share price is crashing lower on Thursday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

Another day, another Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price record

| Daniel Ewing

The Zip share price rocketed to a new 52 week high today despite there not being any news out of…

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Share Fallers

Why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price is crashing 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price is crashing 21% lower on Thursday. Here's why investors are selling its shares...

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Why the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is slumping today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price is dropping lower today after the company released its 2020 full-year results

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What's happening with the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is sinking today, despite announcing a positive update to its ColoSTAT trial…

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Share Market News

The Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) share price popped today after this

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Downer share price is moving around today following release of the company's HY21 results. Here's what we learned from…

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Share Gainers

Why the Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) share price just rocketed 50% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Galilee Energy Ltd (ASX:GLL) share price rocketed as much as 50% higher to a new record high on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price surges after earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is up 2.5% today after the company reported earnings and maintained its dividend this…

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Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is climbing higher today following the release of its half-year results for…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price surges on new results

| Daniel Ewing

The Mesoblast (ASX: MSB) share price is trading higher today as the company released a positive update on its drug…

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Share Fallers

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price sinks 7% on scathing short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is sinking on Thursday after becoming the latest company to be targeted by overseas…

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Share Market News

Why is the BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price rocketing 78%?

| Bernd Struben

The BARD1 Life Sciences share price is up an eye-popping 78% in early afternoon trading. We look at what's driving…

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ASX 200 down 0.1%: Telstra update impresses, AMP sinks, Newcrest jumps

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Newcrest, Sezzle & Telstra shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is tumbling 9% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price opened sharply lower today following the release of the company's annual results. Here's what you…

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Why is the ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price slipping today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is slipping in early morning trade, down 2%. We look at the company's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Ecofibre, Magellan, & Vita shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is up 5%

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM) share price opened strongly higher in morning trade, up 5%. We take a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday after releasing its half year results...

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy stocks now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

An investment strategy that seeks to buy stocks now and hold them for the long term could be more profitable…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is sliding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is sliding today following the release of the company's half-year results for FY…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of a positive announcement by…

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Share Fallers

Why the Vita (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing 31% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing lower after being dealt a huge blow by Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is charging higher again on Thursday after the release of an announcement...

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