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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 Gainers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price higher on COVID-19 loan deferral update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is pushing higher on Monday after providing an update on its COVID-19…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: CBA's COVID-19 loan deferrals improve, Link receives takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is punching higher. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price is surging in mid-morning trade following the release of its quarterly results.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Link, Newcrest, & NEXTDC shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Should you consider buying Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares?

| Miles Wu

With all the trouble the Australian aviation industry is facing this year as a result of COVID-19, namely the debt…

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Share Fallers

Why Event, Flight Centre, Oil Search, & Orica shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday.…

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Share Market News

Why the Mount Gibson (ASX:MGX) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price has jumped higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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Share Gainers

Link (ASX:LNK) share price rockets 26% higher on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after receiving a takeover approach...

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Share Gainers

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price hits record high on debt update

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price has climbed to a record high on Monday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price just zoomed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price has stormed to a record high following the release of a strong first quarter…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash: How I'd find cheap shares to buy today to make $1 million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares after the stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns in my view. They could help…

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Share Market News

Why I'd watch the Platinum (ASX:PTM) share price this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I've got my eye on the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price ahead of another…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons I still think the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is a buy

| Ken Hall

The Zip share price has been on fire in recent days but I still think the buy now, pay later…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Budget, US election sparks 5% surge in ASX shares

| 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

Why the Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) share price is one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing a new acquisition in the…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd start investing after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Starting to invest money in a diverse range of cheap shares after the stock market crash could be a profitable…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

The 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price reaches record high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) share price has been on the run today following a trading update for the…

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Share Market News

Why the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price shot up today

| Daniel Ewing

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) share price reached a 52-week high of $2.70 in early morning trade today. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price went up 9%, helping the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) climb slightly today.

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Share Market News

Why has the K2Fly (ASX:K2F) share price just hit a record high?

| Daniel Ewing

The K2Fly share price is rising today after the company reported its first quarter update for FY21. Here, we take…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) announces acquisition

| Aaron Teboneras

The Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE) share price has moved 1.79% higher today following an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

3 ASX stocks the rally left behind that brokers are urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX stocks that have missed out on the recent market recovery are starting to look too cheap to ignore,…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Optiscan (ASX:OIL) share price flat on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Optiscan Imaging Limited (ASX: OIL) share price is flat today despite FDA advice. Let's look at what's ahead for…

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Share Market News

Why has the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price surged 5% today?

| Daniel Ewing

The MyFiziq share price is currently trading higher as the company announced the partner for its underwritten IPO on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been sinking lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price has jumped 6% today.

| Chris Chitty

The Janus Henderson share price was higher today as rumours that the company may soon merge with Invesco supported the…

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Share Market News

Why the QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The QuickFee share price has dropped today following the company's release of its Q1 business update. Let's take a closer…

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Harvey Norman, WiseTech Global, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

The Mount Gibson (ASX:MGX) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price has fallen 0.41% today despite a positive company update on Shine, its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks drop, CIMIC jumps, CSL slides lower

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, CIMIC, Janus Henderson, & Netwealth shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

How vulnerable is the A2 Milk share price amid the trade stoush?

| Miles Wu

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been largely COVID-proof, thanks to strong overseas demand. But what…

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