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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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The 2020 share market crash could help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares after the 2020 market crash could produce improving returns that help you to retire early in my…

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Share Market News

ASX shares vs property: which is a better investment?

| Phil Harpur

In times of economic uncertainty, it can be difficult to know whether it's better to invest in ASX shares or…

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3 ASX share price trends to watch next week

| Daryl Mather

ASX share prices took a turn downwards this week after US market falls and layoff announcements. However, there are still…

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ASX beware: RBA warns on bank loan deferrals

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA has warned about what could happen when bank loan deferrals end. ASX investors should keep this in mind…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy next week. Here's why…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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A good time to buy Commonwealth Bank shares?

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are trailing behind 2 other major banks. Yet the company seems well positioned. Is it worth investing…

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Share Market News

ASX telco sector: A telecom analyst's top share pick right now

| Phil Harpur

The ASX telco sector has gone through some dramatic changes in recent years. These are the top 4 ASX-listed telcos…

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Share Gainers

Could the Afterpay share price really be good value right now?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay share price has nearly doubled in 2020. But does it represent good value buying in the buy now,…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares were among the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Here are 2 dirt cheap manufacturing shares to buy next week

| Daryl Mather

Underneath all of the drama on COVID-19 and job losses, 2 Aussie manufacturers are selling dirt cheap. These are great…

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Share Market News

This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy bargain shares

| Peter Stephens

Taking advantage of the recent market crash to buy bargain shares could boost your long-term financial prospects, in my opinion.

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How I'd invest for a passive income if the market crashes again

| Peter Stephens

Making a passive income may become increasingly challenging if there is a further market crash. This plan could make that…

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ASX 200 rebounds 1.5%, Qantas drops on capital raising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1.5%, though the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell 9% after returning…

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Share Market News

Can you clean up by investing in ASX waste management shares for the long-term?

| Toby Thomas

Waste management is an essential (and pressing) social issue. Here's a closer look at ASX waste management shares Cleanaway Waste…

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Add the WOW factor to your investment portfolio. Why I think the Woolworths share price is a buy

| Arpan Ranka

Amid the COVID-19-induced market turbulence, here's why I think smart investors should be looking to resilient shares such as Woolworths…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

Why Qantas and this other ASX 200 stock were just downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Not all stocks have been invited to the ASX 200 rally today as brokers downgraded their recommendations on a handful…

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AMP share price up 5% today as takeover rumours swirl

| Chris Chitty

AMP shares are up 5% on Friday following takeover speculation in the media. It is possible AMP has become a…

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Spirit Telecom share price jumps 12% on $14 million acquisition

| Cathryn Goh

The Spirit Telecom Ltd (ASX: ST1) share price is finishing the week with a bang after the small-cap ASX telco…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Myer, Orocobre, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price has soared 1,000% since March. Should you invest?

| Chris Chitty

The Sezzle share price has returned 1000% since March as it grows in popularity as a buy now pay later…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds 1.1%: Big four banks charge higher, Qantas sinks after raising $1.4bn

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, IOOF, Redbubble, & Westpac shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Why the Retail Food Group share price is soaring 20% today

| Cathryn Goh

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price is flying today on the back of a trading update and reinstated…

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Share Market News

True economic cost of coronavirus revealed

| Sebastian Bowen

The true economic cost of the coronavirus is starting to become clear - and it's going to be an expensive…

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Share Market News

REA Group share price has charged 60% since the market bottomed

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price is up 60% since the March market bottom. This is what's driven…

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Share Market News

Share price winners and losers of the pandemic

| Daryl Mather

Some companies have seen share prices go up during the pandemic, while others have seen them go down. Here is…

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Share Market News

Appen share price up 99% since March. Is it still in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

The Appen Ltd share price has rallied strongly over the past few months and is up by 99%. Are Appen…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price down 6% after completing $1.4bn institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is dropping lower on Friday after completing its institutional placement...

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Share Market News

Here are 5 rebound shares to buy with $5,000

| Daryl Mather

Every time the market falls as one there are a lot of great shares to buy. I think these 5…

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Share Gainers

The Macquarie Group share price has now soared over 66% since the market bottomed in March

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price has been on fire over the last three months. Here's why the investment…

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Share Gainers

Could Qube Holdings shares make you rich in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Could Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) shares make you rich on the back of a large-scale project with Woolworths Group…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Freedom Foods share price will be suspended for 14 days

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price will be out of action for a while. Here's why its shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Purchasing Openpay shares in March in would have pocketed you this return

| Sebastian Bowen

Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: AOPY) shares were the best-performing ASX share since March, gaining over 600%. Too late to buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 2.5%, ASX travel shares dumped

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 2.5%. COVID-19 worries are intensifying again as case numbers keep rising.

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $2000 on ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

Do you have some spare cash to invest in shares right now? Here we take a close look at 2…

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