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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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Woolworths provides update on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has announced how stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will impacts its operations...

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Here's why gold miner Tesoro's share price hit a record high today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Tesoro Resources Ltd (ASX:TSO) has surged more than 15% today on drilling results

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Why the Redbubble share price is trading higher today

| Matthew Donald

Redbubble shares are up 3.85% today, possibly on the back of strong performance by its eCommerce website

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Earnings season: What to expect from the CSL FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what could make or break the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price this earnings season...

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4 things you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate decision was inline with expectations, but this doesn’t mean it didn’t offer any…

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Share Market News

Openpay share price up 16% on partnership with MSL Solutions

| Chris Chitty

The Openpay share price was up today following an announcement by the company that it has formed a partnership with…

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Afterpay and Qantas were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Why this ASX gold share is soaring

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Emetals Ltd's share price is surging on strong drilling results at its Twin Hills Gold Project in…

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price surges 8.5% higher: Is it too late to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been a strong performer on the All Ordinaries on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Recce share price jumps 15% on positive data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Recce share price jumped nearly 15% higher today on news out of the company before being sold off to…

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Share Market News

3 ways to play the skyrocketing tech shares

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are booming but I believe many should have much further to run. Here are three diversified tech investments…

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Pensana Metals share price up 14% following drill results

| Chris Chitty

The Pensana Metals share price is up today following the release of positive drilling results at the company's Angola mining…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Alterity Therapeutics share price rockets 70% on new data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Alterity share price has surged more than 70% in early trade after the company released new clinical data regarding…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Indiana Resources share price jumps to 3-year high on acquisition news

| Brendon Lau

The Indiana Resources Ltd (ASX: IDA) share price surged to a more than three year high this morning on the…

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How will Victoria's stage 4 lockdowns impact ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Victoria’s stage 4 lockdown rules come into place tomorrow night. We take a look at the possible impact on a…

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Fortescue, Kogan, & Nearmap shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX tech shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I would buy WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and 2 other quality ASX tech shares right now

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2%: Big four banks rebound, Wesfarmers update, Afterpay rockets

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the IncentiaPay share price surged 65% yesterday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The IncentiaPay share price closed yesterday’s trading session 65% higher after the company announced a new strategic partnership.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Perseus Mining, Prospa, & Spark shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) and Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) shares are two of four dropping lower on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

If you invested $50k in these ASX shares 3 years ago, you'd be a millionaire today

| Kate O'Brien

If you invested $10k in each of these shares 3 years ago, you would be sitting on more than $1.3…

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Share Fallers

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is dropping lower today after being forced to close its Melbourne stores for…

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers share price higher on Victorian COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Victorian operations...

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Share Market News

Volpara share price on watch as strategy update announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Volpara share price is on watch this morning after the medical technology company announced changes to its business strategy.

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Capital Raising

Afterpay share price higher despite falling short of share purchase plan target

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing the completion of its share purchase…

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Share Gainers

Up 1,000% in 2020! Is it too late to buy Marley Spoon shares?

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed more than 1,000% this year. Can it really push even…

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Share Market News

Results: Bunnings landlord BWP Trust delivers distribution growth despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its full year results…

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Share Market News

Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is one to watch in early trade after an after-market COVID-19…

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Monadelphous share price plunges 10% on legal action from Rio Tinto

| Chris Chitty

On Monday, the Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price plummeted on news the company was the subject of a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Siemens Healthineers to buy Varian for $25 billion in 2020's biggest healthcare deal

| Bernd Struben

Siemens Healthineers AG (FRA: SHL)'s $25 billion acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) marks the biggest deal yet…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges lower, Melbourne enters stage 4 lockdown

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has ended the day slightly day after Melbourne entered stage 4 restrictions with many businesses…

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Share Market News

Viva Energy share price surges 5% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The Viva Energy share price is up by more than 5% today, following the release of a business update by…

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Share Gainers

The Kogan share price rocketed 11% higher today: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price rocketed 11% higher today. Is it too late to buy this high-flying ecommerce company's…

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Coronavirus News

The ASX stocks hit by Victoria's stage 4 forced shutdowns

| Brendon Lau

A wide range of ASX stocks are about to be hit by forced shutdowns in Victoria as the state grapples…

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Share Market News

Why you should own a piece of the world's biggest company

| Bernd Struben

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) surges to become the world's most valuable stock, rewarding investors with tremendous long-term gains.

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has continued its charge and hit a new record high on Monday.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Catapult share price leaps 15% on US college football contract

| Kate O'Brien

The Catapult share price is up nearly 15% today after the company revealed it won a contract to provide services…

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Share Gainers

The ASX small cap benefitting from COVID that you've probably never heard of

| Brendon Lau

This ASX small cap jumped to a more than five-year high today as it looks to benefit from COVID-19 and…

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