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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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Top broker upgrades Harvey Norman shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is charging higher after being upgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Coles ramps up supply chain as online orders surge

| Kate O'Brien

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is leasing 2 high-tech sheds in Sydney and Melbourne as it looks to automate its…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they rate them...

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Share Fallers

Why Dicker Data, Medibank, Mesoblast, & Orora are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Propel, REA Group, & Zip Co are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is there long-term value in ASX REITs?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A-REITs listed on the ASX will have to reconsider their business models in order to adapt to the new world…

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Telstra share price higher despite $300 million Foxtel impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is on the move today after announcing a $300 million impairment of its…

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Share Market News

Macquarie delivers $2,731 million profit and declares $1.80 per share final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be one to watch today after the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy now for the post COVID-19 world

| Kate O'Brien

Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on business plans and sharemarkets worldwide. So which ASX shares will be the winners in this…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX fintech share soared 15% today after revenue jumped 32%

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) share price has soared another 15% today on the back of the fintech's recently…

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Top broker thinks the JB Hi-Fi share price has peaked

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has been on fire over the last six weeks. Is it too late…

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What to expect from REA Group's third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be one to watch on Thursday when it releases its third quarter…

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Billionaire investor tips oil prices to hit US$100 a barrel in 18 months

| James Mickleboro

Good news for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shareholders. A billionaire investor has tipped oil prices to…

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3 ASX shares I should have bought last month

| Nikhil Gangaram

There have been some extraordinary share price movements in the past month. Here are 3 ASX shares I should have…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares perform in the latest quarter?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have faced a difficult few months. Struck by a capital crunch earlier this year, cannabis shares were…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and these ASX 200 shares as ones to sell this week...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares returning over 1,000% in 5 years

| Michael Tonon

Even just 1 ASX share with a return of 1,000% or more is enough to supercharge the returns of your…

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, CBA, Corporate Travel Management, & Mesoblast are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management shares surge as it announces covenant waiver

| Kate O'Brien

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) shares have surged 5% this morning as it announced the waiver of financial covenants…

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Share Gainers

Why Goodman Group, Pushpay, Virgin Money, & Zip Co are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

This ASX dividend share is the latest to raise capital amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend star Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) went into a trading halt this morning as the technology distributor announced…

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2 blue chip ASX healthcare shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 2 ASX healthcare shares that I think are buying opportunities right now: Cochlear Limited…

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Resources Shares

This must-have ASX energy blue chip set to thrive

| Daryl Mather

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is set to extend its position as Australia's leading energy retailer. Its 8% share price jump…

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Share Market News

Afterpay rival Sezzle jumps 16% after delivering record growth in April

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is rocketing higher today after delivering record sales, customer, and merchant growth in April...

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Share Market News

3 things to get right before trading ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rush of mum and dad investors who are punting on the ASX amid the COVID-19 market shakeup –…

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is down 20% in 2020, but these top shares are up 30%

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have defied the market crash and are up around 30% in 2020...

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Share Market News

Why 5 blue chip ASX energy shares are up this week

| Daryl Mather

These 5 ASX energy stocks have risen by up to 8% so far this week, as large cap companies trim…

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Share Market News

Westpac tips the cash rate to stay at 0.25% until the end of 2023

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is tipping the cash rate to stay on hold until at least the end of 2023.…

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52-Week Highs

These All Ords shares have just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these All Ords shares have just hit 52-week highs or better despite the coronavirus crisis...

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Share Market News

Why these 4 exciting ASX tech shares are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

Despite the ASX 200 falling lower today, these 4 ASX tech shares including Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are soaring higher.…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy today...

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Capital Raising

Is this the next major ASX financial institution to raise capital?

| Brendon Lau

This major ASX financial institution may be following National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX: NAB) lead in raising capital. This could…

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Share Market News

Top ASX fund manager is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade

| James Mickleboro

Top ASX fund manager Paul Xiradis is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade...

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Share Market News

Low interest rates here to stay! Here's why you should buy up ASX dividend shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the RBA's low interest rates are offering a chance to buy ASX dividend shares at great prices right…

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Share Market News

Is the Flight Centre share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price could be in the buy zone after successfully completing a…

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Share Fallers

Why Elixinol Global, National Storage, Qantas, & Vicinity shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, JB Hi-Fi, Newcrest, & Pushpay shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Bubs share price rockets 10% higher on Coles agreement news

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a major supply agreement with Coles Group Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Is it time to buy ASX travel shares again?

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) are bouncing back in May, but will they soar higher…

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Share Market News

Are ASX shares about to surge higher in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) jumped again yesterday. Is this the start of a potential ASX share price surge…

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