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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

Share Gainers

Small-cap ASX aviation share soars 30% higher as it re-establishes earnings guidance

| Cathryn Goh

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price has bounced higher this morning on the back of a trading…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks lower and TPG announces demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Coronavirus News

Positive signs for Australia's jobs market as ABS data points to a recovery

| Cathryn Goh

There are some positive signs for Australia's jobs market as new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a…

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Share Fallers

Why AP Eagers, Lendlease, Pushpay, & ResMed shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday...

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares in the firing line of trade tensions with China

| Nikhil Gangaram

With China considering targeting more Australian exports amid trade tensions, here are 2 key ASX shares that could be in…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX infant formula share is surging 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price has been surging higher on Wednesday after a positive update by the infant…

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Share Gainers

Why the EML Payments share price is rocketing over 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is rocketing higher even when the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is tumbling…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 energy shares to buy before crude oil price rises

| Daryl Mather

The crude oil price has hit a 2 month high jumping 30% since Monday, 11 May. These 3 ASX 200…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares have just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs...

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Share Market News

3 safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be safe and strong options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 market close: Share market up 1.8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended 1.8% higher today at the market close. Some ASX shares were soaring on promising…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price hit an all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price is at a new all-time high today.

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Share Gainers

Should you throw $3,000 into Altium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) is trading up today - are these shares a good option for a $3,000 ASX investment…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 healthcare shares I'd buy today

| Rhys Brock

With increased economic uncertainty on the horizon, insure your portfolio against market volatility with these defensive ASX healthcare shares.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week...

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52-Week Highs

Is the Bega Cheese share price a strong ASX buy today?

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has surged to a new 52-week high in 2020, but is it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 storms 2% higher: Big four banks jump on COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why James Hardie, Oil Search, Webjet, & Westpac shares are jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four jumping higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mesoblast, Northern Star, & TechnologyOne are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 tech share is sinking 5% lower after its half year update

| James Mickleboro

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after its half year update disappointed investors...

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Resources Shares

Should you invest $1,000 in Woodside Petroleum shares?

| Ken Hall

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) shares are down 37% in 2020, but should you invest $1,000 in the ASX oil…

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Share Market News

This is the latest ASX 200 stock to unveil double digit profit growth

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price will be in the spotlight this morning after it unveiled a…

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Share Market News

Are Xero shares a top long-term buy?

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine whether ASX 200 tech share Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is good long-term buying opportunity, in light of…

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Share Market News

2 millionaire-maker ASX internet growth shares

| Daryl Mather

Australia has many world class internet growth shares. These 2 ASX shares still have a long way to grow and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why this overlooked ASX 200 stock just got upgraded by 3 leading brokers to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The A-REIT sector finished the trading day in the black, but there’s one stock in particular that’s capturing the attention…

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Share Market News

Will these ASX car dealers bounce back after COVID-19?

| Rhys Brock

With social distancing restrictions relaxing across the country, how will ASX automotive retailers bounce back from COVID-19?

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Coronavirus News

Why is the Woolworths share price flat for 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in consumer demand, the Woolworths share price remains flat for 2020. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Why the Ramsay share price is climbing

| Daryl Mather

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) shares look to be continuing their positive share price momentum, fuelled by announcements of…

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Share Market News

ASX gambling shares on watch as sporting codes make plans to resume

| Rhys Brock

As the major Australian sporting codes make plans to resume their seasons, shareholders in these ASX corporate bookmakers finally have…

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Record Highs

Why ASX iron ore miners like BHP aren't afraid of the China trade war

| Brendon Lau

China is rattling its trade war sabre at Australia but experts believe it wouldn't be bold enough to take a…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Virgin narrows its shortlist down to 4 suitors

| Cathryn Goh

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) has taken a 'significant step forward' in the process to find a new owner…

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Share Market News

How is the ASX 200 soaring despite rising unemployment?

| Ken Hall

Why has the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) surged 20% higher while unemployment figures show 600,000 jobs have been lost…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price hits a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares as buys for this week...

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Share Market News

The 5 ASX shares that were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) edged higher last week as coronavirus restrictions began to ease, but these 5 ASX…

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Share Market News

Village Roadshow share price soars 19% higher on revised takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) share price is soaring higher this morning after the entertainment company released details of a…

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52-Week Highs

Meet the ASX 200 company that just posted a 90% surge in profit

| Brendon Lau

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price surged to a 10-year high this morning after the group posted a big…

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