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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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These 5 ASX shares saw the biggest losses last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) returned to its recent strong form last week, gaining 1.6%. Here are 5 ASX…

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Share Gainers

A $73m boost sends the Austal share price to the top of the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged after the US government agreed to pump US$50 million ($73 million) into…

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Share Market News

Consider these 2 ASX fintech shares before they take off

| Daryl Mather

These 2 ASX fintech shares are growing at a very impressive rate. They have low debt, big markets, and appear…

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Share Market News

Is A2 Milk Company going to acquire another infant formula company?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is dropping lower today amid speculation it could be buying a rival…

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX shares were last week's top performers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gained 1.6% last week, returning to its recent strong form. Here are the 5…

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Share Market News

Transurban share price falls despite a positive market update

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price has fallen this morning despite a positive market update. What did Transurban have…

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SEEK share price edges lower after trading update and impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is trading lower today after releasing a comprehensive trading update and revealing expectations for…

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Share Market News

Infrastructure shares boosted by government spending

| Daryl Mather

These are some of the construction and engineering firms likely to benefit from infrastructure spending across state and federal budgets.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 Australian share market trends to watch this week

| Daryl Mather

Keep an eye on these three Australian share market trends this week. Some have been building for a few weeks…

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Capital Raising

Why Challenger is launching a $300 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is in a trading halt today while it undertakes a $300 million equity raising.…

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Share Market News

Altium share price sinks 7% lower after FY 2020 trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has come under pressure on Monday after the release of a trading update. Here's…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Is the a2 Milk share price a buy after falling nearly 5% on Friday?

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price fell 4% on Friday, could this be a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

James Hardie share price in spotlight as it upgrades profit guidance

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price is likely to buck the market weakness this morning after it…

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Share Market News

ASX share price winners and losers of last week

| Daryl Mather

Overall, ASX share prices performed positively last week, with only a few falling back. Here are some of the winners…

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Share Market News

Metcash share price on watch after recording $45.9 million FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price will be on watch this morning after the wholesale distributor reported a $45.9 million…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan, Sezzle, & Splitit shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and these popular ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are on fire right…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

How I'd invest in today's market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the recent stock market crash could present buying opportunities that increase your chances of making a million over…

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Share Market News

Which shares to buy if the ASX tumbles

| Daryl Mather

Another fall in the market could present a decent amount of shares to buy. This is a small list of…

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Share Market News

Consider these blue chip ASX shares for strong dividend yields

| Phil Harpur

Interest rates look set to remain at historic lows for the next few years. I think these 3 blue chip…

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Share Market News

Market crash 2020: could further stock price declines be on the horizon?

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued companies today could prove to be a sound strategy in my view despite the ongoing potential for a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy bargain shares now to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

After the market crash, taking advantage of low valuations across many sectors could increase your returns and enable you to…

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Share Market News

COVID-19: why hard-hit dividend shares could make you a fortune in 10 years

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying dividend shares while they offer low valuations could lead to high returns as the world economy…

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Share Market News

Short-sellers are stepping up their attack against these popular ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers have increased their bearish bets against a number of popular stocks this month even as the ASX 200 continues…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up again, ASX retailers make big gains

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.1% today, adding to the gains this month. ASX retailers were some…

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Share Market News

Investing experts warn of second ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing experts Ray Dalio and Howard Marks both see growing signs of danger of a second ASX market crash. Should…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months and what…

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Share Market News

What's next for these 4 ASX travel shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Travel remains largely off the cards, impacting ASX travel shares which have seen mixed recoveries since the March market meltdown.…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cardinal Resources share price rockets 27% on $300 million takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Cardinal Resources Ltd (ASX: CDV) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner announced a takeover…

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Share Market News

Grow your wealth with these 3 ASX fintech shares

| Chris Chitty

ASX fintech shares have been a huge source of returns for investors recently. These 3 shares have grown phenomenally.

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit share price has shot up 135% in 2 days

| Phil Harpur

Splitit's share price surges following a major deal with Mastercard announced yesterday. This pushes its share price up by 135%…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Nick Scali share price leaps 21% on sales numbers

| Kate O'Brien

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price leapt 21% this morning following stronger than expected sales.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded these ASX 200 stocks to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

Brokers are still finding stocks to upgrade on the ASX even as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) reattempts to break…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%: Big four banks rebound, Appen hits record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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