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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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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are positive…

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Coronavirus News

Shopping Centres shares rise 7% on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Ltd (ASX: SCP) share price has by 7% so far today, following a…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that are hiring in response to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the disruptions to the job market, there are still some ASX companies and sectors that are looking to hire…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Nufarm, Qantas, & Reliance shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars 31% on additional $1 billion of funding

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is soaring higher today following an update regarding an additional $1 billion…

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Coronavirus News

Star Entertainment shares fall after 90% of staff stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) shares are down more than 3% as the group announced the stand down of…

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Share Market News

Why Clover, InvoCare, REA Group, & Virtus Health shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Nufarm share price soars 13% following 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released its half year results…

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Share Market News

Cochlear launches equity raise as COVID-19 impact bites

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) are in a trading halt as the hearing device company prepares to launch an…

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Coronavirus News

Air New Zealand cancels dividend, takes government loan

| Kate O'Brien

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) has cancelled its interim dividend and entered into a loan with the New Zealand…

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Share Market News

Time to put these ASX airport shares on your watchlists?

| Rhys Brock

Tightening global travel restrictions have sent the share prices of ASX airports Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) and Auckland International Airport…

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Share Market News

PointsBet share price rockets 32% higher on U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after releasing an update on its U.S. operations...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX infant formula share is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after the release of its half year results...

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Coronavirus News

5 vital takeaways for the ASX 200 after RBA Governor's speech

| Kiryll Prakapenka

We analyse Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Lowe’s speech and its implications for ASX 200 and the wider market.

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Share Market News

Reliance Worldwide share price on watch after trading and COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price will be on watch today after providing a trading and COVID-19 update...

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Coronavirus News

Bapcor share price on watch following coronavirus business update

| Phil Harpur

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch after a business update was provided by the auto…

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Share Market News

I would buy Commonwealth Bank and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now...

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths shares on watch after hospitality arm closes, 8000 workers stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) has stood down 8000 workers following the government shut down on pubs, clubs, and hotels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

Start of a recovery? ASX 200 finishes Tuesday 4.2% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished up 4.2% today, does this mean the share market is about to recover?

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares record mixed performance in unprecedented conditions

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares are making tough decisions as coronavirus threatens their survival. We take a look at how four ASX…

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Share Market News

A top fund manager has been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

A top fund manager has been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX 200 share following the coronavirus crash...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 bear market rules to make money on the ASX

| Daryl Mather

Even bear markets have patterns to them. These 3 rules will help you to make money on the ASX today…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares and two others as buys on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Ansell and Challenger shares all rise strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX 200 companies that have seen strong share price rises today: Corporate Travel Management Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price rocketed 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares zoomed 37% higher today...

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Magellan share price is buoyed 10% on strategic update

| Kate O'Brien

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has lifted by more than 10% after an update outlining its…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

2 ASX baby product shares for a post-lockdown boom

| Daryl Mather

Australia is looking at months locked indoors with only each other for company. In my view, this is a good…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could still succeed in a coronavirus lockdown

| Rhys Brock

Although each day seems to announce tighter and tighter restrictions on the economy and our everyday lives, businesses will still…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX 200 share zoomed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price has been a very strong performer on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up…

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Nick Scali, OceanaGold, & Virgin Money are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX tech share has popped 20% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Citadel Group Ltd (ASX: CGL) have surged over 20% this morning as the company told the market it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Northern Star higher, Woolworths lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Baby Bunting, Paradigm, & Saracen shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Defensive Shares

2 deep value defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| Daryl Mather

Shrewd investors are looking for ASX defensive shares to ride through the coming recession. Shares that make money no matter…

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Share Fallers

Why the GrainCorp share price crashed 56% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price has crashed 56% lower on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are being sold off…

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Share Market News

Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Cleanaway withdraws FY20 guidance, share price up 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is up 4% after withdrawing its FY20 guidance due to the coronavirus.

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Share Market News

2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two ASX healthcare shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) that have performed very strongly over…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm share price rockets 17% higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up 17%…

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