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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 Market News

Here's where this ASX fund manager sees value for investors

| James Mickleboro

This ASX fund manager owns the shares of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC), and these companies....

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Share Market News

Why the Beacon Lighting share price is soaring 22% today

| Cathryn Goh

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX: BLX) share price is charging higher today after the retailer announced bumper second-half sales…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Is the CSL share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The CSL share price rose strongly over the past 12 months to February but has since trended downwards. Is the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infigen Energy share price jumps 9% on rival takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX: IFN) share price is climbing today after the company disclosed a takeover offer from a global…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Carsales update impresses, a2 Milk surges higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Carsales, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & Starpharma are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are two of four surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Carsales share price up 5% following solid trade update

| Phil Harpur

I'm keeping an eye on Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) following its trading update this morning. Where to now for the…

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Share Fallers

Why G8 Education, InvoCare, Megaport, & Webjet shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Is the Webjet share price going to crash lower?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price might not be a bargain buy and could crash lower…

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52-Week Highs

Why Afterpay and these ASX shares just stormed to new highs

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these All Ordinaries shares have just hit new highs. Here's why their shares are on fire…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps almost 4%, Webjet share price soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose almost 4% today, the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price soared higher by 11.4%.

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy for strong long term growth: Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares are soaring – these are my top 3 today

| Phil Harpur

It has been a great day for the ASX. In particular, ASX tech shares have seen strong share price gains.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: LiveTiles share price surges 15% following shareholder letter

| Kate O'Brien

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is up 15% today after the founders issued a letter to shareholders. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why I think this ASX 200 rally is fake

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think today's ASX market rally is fake. With the US Federal Reserve buying corporate bonds, it sends…

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Share Market News

Here are 2 top ASX tech shares for your portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Looking to top up your portfolio? These ASX tech shares could be your next buy to see you through the…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 500%. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is up 500% in the past 3 months. Too late to invest…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Super Retail, Uniti, & Viva Energy are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 3%: CBA rebounds, Afterpay hits a new record high

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are standout performers on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why AusCann, Phoslock, Kogan, & Village Roadshow are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) are two of four ASX shares dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX cannabis shares see mixed recovery

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at the recovery of ASX cannabis shares through the likes of Althea Group Holdings after the…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Looking for two quality ASX 200 shares to buy right now? Here are my 2 top picks: Ansell Limited and…

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Share Market News

I think Aristocrat shares are outstanding value

| Daryl Mather

I think Aristocrat shares are a great opportunity on the ASX today. Here are 3 important figures for potential investors…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.…

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Share Market News

The Tyro Payments share price was down 12% on Monday, here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Tyro share price fell on Monday following the release of a trading update and an announcement that fund manager,…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 2%, ASX travel shares drop heavily

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 2% today. Travel shares had a large fall, such as the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)…

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Share Market News

Clinuvel share price jumps as investors favour healthcare

| Kate O'Brien

Clinuvel’s work with its product, Scenesse is showing great results. Could this be why the Clinuvel share price has jumped?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 tumbled lower on Monday and 2 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 fell sharply again on Monday. This is why it tumbled lower and here are two ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Should you buy ASX shares during this market selloff?

| Lina Lim

Should investors be buying S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) shares during this market selloff?

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Share Market News

Why you should watch these ASX small cap shares closely in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and this small cap ASX share could be worth watching very closely in the 2020s. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price is up 580% from its March low

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire over the last few months. Here's why investors have been…

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Share Market News

The ASX winners and losers from the latest S&P index shake-up

| Brendon Lau

S&P announced the big reshuffle to key ASX indices that could see a number of ASX stocks outperform and underperform…

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Share Market News

Is the SEEK share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Between mid-February and late March, shares in SEEK fell by around 50%. But ad volumes are now rising so is…

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Share Market News

Why the Ardent Leisure share price is on the move today

| Cathryn Goh

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is bouncing around today following news it has sold a stake…

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX shares were last week's worst performers

| Kate O'Brien

The post-COVID-19 rally came to a halt last week as the Australian share market fell. Here's a closer look at…

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Share Gainers

Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is defying the market drop today after a top broker upgraded…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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