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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

Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price pushes higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher on Monday after releasing a year to date trading update...

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Share Market News

Why the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is up 5.2% today on news of an acquisition and major partnership…

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Share Gainers

ASX shares that made 52-week highs last week

| Lina Lim

While many ASX shares are still well below pre-COVID levels, here are the ones hitting 52-week or even record all-time…

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Share Gainers

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price pushes higher following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price is pushing higher on Monday after delivering strong growth during the first half…

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price higher on BHP and Rio Tinto contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing contract wins with BHP and Rio…

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Share Gainers

Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is racing 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) share price is racing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price rocketed up 7% last week

| Daryl Mather

In the week of its AGM, the EarlyPay share price has risen by over 7% as the company seeks to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price on watch as takeover rumours swirl

| Brendon Lau

The market is expected to rise this morning but the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get an…

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Share Market News

Revealed: Shares that'll shoot up with a COVID-19 recovery

| Tony Yoo

Two fund managers pick which shares they think will go gangbusters after a coronavirus vaccine comes to rescue the world.…

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Share Market News

Tech shares could crash 40%, warns fundie

| Tony Yoo

Professionals are warning 2020's winners won't be smiling as we transition to a post-COVID recovery. How will this impact ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX continues to climb, despite outage

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy the best dividend shares today

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares could offer more than just a relatively high passive income. The stock market crash has caused…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Market News

I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to get ready for stock market crash round 2

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s long-term focus and preference for high-quality companies could help investors to prepare for the next stock market crash.

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have more than doubled in value in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) and this ASX share have more than doubled in value in 2020 despite the pandemic...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat today. A highlight was the news of a partnership between Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB)…

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again on Friday after being dealt another blow following a…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Japara Healthcare (ASX:JHC) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX: JHC) shares have rocketed more than 20% today. Here's why the aged care sector is in…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Here's how the voting went down at the Kogan (ASX:KGN) AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on the day of its annual general meeting. Here's what happened...

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Share Fallers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is the worst performer today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price crashed on Friday after brokers downgraded their recommendation on the stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Oil Search, Orica, & Soul Pattinson shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

What would it take for the ASX 200 to hit 7,000 again?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would it take for the ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) to hit 7,000 points again, just like it did…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Mesoblast, Redbubble, & Regis Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What will new acquisition mean for Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Making its first acquisition since returning to full operations, Redcape says the move signifies a return to active portfolio optimisation.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Platinum Asset Management (ASX:PTM) share price today?

| Lina Lim

After hitting decade lows, the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price has lifted today on the back of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover battle for Regis (ASX:REG) share price triggers sector-wide upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The takeover bid of the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price triggered a re-rating with JP Morgan upgrading the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: CBA's APRA update, Mesoblast rockets, Oil Search sinks

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price jumps 17% on positive clinical trials

| Lina Lim

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price has rocketed more than 17% after positive results for the company's nerve repair…

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Share Market News

Why the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price is edging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is pushing slightly higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price resilient despite plummeting passenger traffic

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport share price has rebounded strongly in November, despite passenger traffic plummeting to a trickle.

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Share Market News

Why the Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today after the company released a business update regarding COVID-19…

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Share Fallers

Why the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is edging lower today

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is dropping lower on Friday following the release of its AGM update...

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Growth Shares

Could the Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price be a leading ASX 200 growth share?

| Lina Lim

Could the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) share price be a leading ASX 200 growth share to buy after the release…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price rockets higher on major Novartis agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is surging higher on Friday after announcing a major agreement with Novartis for remestemcel-L...

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