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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 Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Take a breath… the ASX 200 will be OK

| Sebastian Bowen

Now it's the weekend, its time to take a breath, because the ASX 200 will be alright in the long-run.…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares that offer good value in this market sell-off

| Phil Harpur

With the ASX see another savage fall this week, here are 2 ASX shares that offer good value to investors…

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Share Market News

How is the buy now, pay later sector performing in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX buy now, pay later sector boomed in 2019. Headwinds have, however, emerged of late. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why quality dividend shares can boost your income

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could prove to be a shrewd purchase for income investors.

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Qantas share price under pressure after staff underpayment revelations

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has come under more pressure today, after it was revealed that the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends Friday up 4.4%

| Tristan Harrison

In a crazy day, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended 4.4% higher after being down as much as 8% earlier…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX technology share stormed 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX:FLC) share price was on fire on Friday. Here's why its shares stormed 17% higher...

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Share Fallers

Why this global property company's shares crashed 20% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:URW) share price has come under pressure on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is bungee jumping

| Tristan Harrison

The share market is bungee jumping right now. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is now up 2% at the time…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How did the ASX 200 perform in the GFC?

| Michael Tonon

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posting substantial losses today and over the past couple weeks, lets take a…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy after the market meltdown…

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3 more ASX shares to buy in today's ASX 200 carnage

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 more ASX shares to buy in today's ASX 200 bloodbath.

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Insiders have been buying Ramsay Health Care and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Is the Woolworths share price now in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

With a recent correction to its share price and solid recent financials is Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) now in…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, PointsBet, Westpac, & Zip Co are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 collapses. Is this the 1987 stock market crash all over again?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is collapsing. Is this a repeat of the 1987 'Black Monday' stock market crash?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Flight Centre & Westpac lower, Fortescue higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel share price down 7% after suspension of FY20 earnings guidance

| Phil Harpur

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is down more than 7% this morning, following a market update…

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Share Gainers

Why Cynata, Fluence, Food Revolution, & Fortescue are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are two of four pushing higher despite the market selloff..

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Share Market News

ASX 200 crashes 7% on coronavirus panic

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has crashed another 5% on the coronavirus panic, on more world lockdowns and closures.

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Share Market News

Zip Co share price sinks 15% on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking lower on Friday after releasing an update on the coronavirus outbreak...

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Share Market News

This Nearmap rival just announced a $1 million government contract

| Phil Harpur

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is down more than 7% this morning, despite announcing details of a major…

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Share Fallers

PointsBet share price crashes 27% lower on U.S. sport suspension

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price has crashed lower after its US operations were dealt a major blow...

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Share Market News

Virgin Australia share price sinks 16% lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price has come under pressure after announcing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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Why this ASX healthcare share has risen over 200% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price is up more than 200% in the past year. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

ASX investors seeking salvation should look to China

| Brendon Lau

Early signs of China's coronavirus recovery tells ASX investors two important things about the ASX 200 index. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Why Pro Medicus shares avoided the ASX crash yesterday

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashed 7% on Thursday, the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares went against…

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares that crashed to 52-week lows yesterday

| Ken Hall

Find out why 3 of the biggest S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares crashed to 52-week lows on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How to protect your share portfolio during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to protect your ASX share portfolio during the coronavirus volatility. Hint: Don’t panic.

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Share Market News

Westpac served with yet another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price drop lower again today after being served with another class action...

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This ASX airport share just downgraded its guidance due to COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX:AIA) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance...

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Ramsay Health Care share price on watch after Federal Court update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch today after winning its battle with the ACCC…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) will be on watch on the ASX…

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Santos share price on watch after Darwin LNG deal

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing an agreement to sell a 25%…

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Billions wiped out again, ASX 200 plunges over 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) plunged over 7% today, marking another of the worst days in its history again.

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The Telstra share price sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price sank lower on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy in the current share market crash

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hit savagely, here two great buying opportunities for ASX investors with a long-term…

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Share Market News

Watch: Share market Q&A with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE Q&A, addressing the volatility seen in the share market this…

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