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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 Gainers

Why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing 100% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) shares are storming 100% higher on Monday after signing an agreement with Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL)...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is surging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is surging higher on Monday after announcing a deal with Google in Japan...

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Share Gainers

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is charging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) share price is charging higher this morning after the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Summerset (ASX:SNZ) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) share price is one to watch after a record quarterly sales result for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Leading broker names the emerging ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and this emerging ASX share as the ones to buy in 2021.…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The ASX 200 stock facing a day of reckoning at the February reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Next month’s ASX profit reporting season should be a relatively pleasing one but there’s one large cap stock that’s facing…

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Share Market News

This ASX sector is facing a tough 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX bull market continues its golden run into the new year, but there’s one sector at risk of falling…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names the ASX healthcare shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) and this ASX healthcare share as the ones to buy in 2021.…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.7% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.5%. The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price rose 3% after…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX mining shares are top risers today

| Gretchen Kennedy

These three ASX mining shares posted big gains today. Let's take a closer look at what they've got going on.

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price could be facing more pressure in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) share price could come under further pressure this year on rumours that it needs a…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Why these leading ASX gold and tech shares could rally on through 2021

| Bernd Struben

2020 saw leading ASX gold and tech shares deliver some outsized gains. We look at why 2021 could see more…

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Share Market News

Why did the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price storm 9% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Australian Ethical share price was storming higher today despite no obvious news out of the company. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the KGL (ASX:KGL) share price is up 37% this week

| Aaron Teboneras

The KGL Resources Ltd (ASX: KGL) share price is continuing to soar higher today, reflecting strong gains made over the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price jumped 15% today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is jumping notably higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are on the rise...

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Share Market News

ASX company stops Kakadu uranium production

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear fuel was first mined there 40 years ago. Will the culturally and environmentally significant area now be restored properly?

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Share Gainers

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price surged to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) share price has continued its positive run and surged to a record high today...

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Share Market News

Why the Silex (ASX:SLX) share price is soaring 25% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Silex (ASX: SLX) share price is reaching new multi-year highs today after the company announced a major update around…

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Share Market News

Why the Lycopodium (ASX:LYL) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Lycopodium share price shot up over 6% today. We look at the company's recent financial performance and new projects.

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Share Market News

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price has surged 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Firefinch Ltd (ASX: FFX) share price is reaching new highs today following the release of the company’s quarterly gold…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Citi picks the best international share markets that can beat the ASX in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is starting 2021 on a positive footing as it builds on last year’s gains, but those looking for…

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) share price is dropping lower today despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

The Energy Resources (ASX:ERA) share price is falling. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

Energy Resources (ASX: ERA) share price has dropped after the company's update this morning on its Ranger uranium mine shutdown…

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Share Market News

Stock market recovery: Is it too late to find cheap shares to buy right now?

| Peter Stephens

I think it's still possible to find cheap shares to buy even after the stock market recovery. However, diversification and…

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52-Week Highs

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price hits multi-year high: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price has hit a multi-year high on Friday but could still fo higher…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names the ASX tech shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares as the ones to buy in 2021. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price trading around its COVID lows?

| Daniel Ewing

The CSL share price is currently trading close to its March lows. Let's take a look at what's been impacting…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Afterpay & Zip charge higher, NAB rises, Harvey Norman hits new high

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Do Australian consumers care about chaos?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The January Westpac Consumer Confidence report will be released on Tuesday. We consider whether consumers will be swayed by COVID…

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Share Fallers

Why Atomos, Corporate Travel Management, Fortescue, & Nick Scali are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why the Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is moving today

| Bernd Struben

The Cann Group share price has been up and down this morning. We take a look at what the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Afterpay, Creso Pharma, & Thorn shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Copper Mountain (ASX:C6C) share price is hitting a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (ASX: C6C) share price is creating new records today. We take a look into what…

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Share Market News

Elon Musk is now world's wealthiest person

| Tony Yoo

Electric car and space exploration entrepreneur just overtook the Amazon boss after Tesla shares surged 8% overnight.

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