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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

Why I'm keeping this ASX travel share on my watchlist

| Giacomo Graziano

I’m keeping HelloWorld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) on my watchlist, but is the share price too cheap to ignore today?

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is shooting 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medlab Clinical Ltd (ASX:MDC) share price is shooting higher on Monday despite the market selloff. Here's why this cannabis…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week was a volatile one for ASX shares as the growing coronavirus threat sent investors fleeing for safe havens.

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Share Market News

Is the Bubs Australia share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is currently trading more than 30% lower for the year. Are Bubs…

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Share Market News

This ASX tech share is trading lower despite announcing an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing a new acquisition in…

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Share Market News

Virgin Australia shares hit a 10-year low. Are they a buy today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) share price has crashed to a 10-year low after closing more than 17%…

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REITs

Why Scentre Group shares have slumped in 2020

| Ken Hall

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares have crashed to a new 52-week low in March, but could the RBA interest rate…

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52-Week Lows

Is the Woodside Petroleum share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is trading at a 52-week low today, but is it good value…

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Share Market News

Has the sheen come off WAAAX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Vulnerable to backlash at any hint of weakness, let's take an in-depth look at how the WAAAX shares performed this…

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Share Market News

Perenti Global share price on watch after Barrick Gold contract update

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price could be on the move on Monday after announcing a new contract with…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Share Market News

Is Xero one of the world's best companies?

| Regan Pearson

It’s a bold question, but what would it take for Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) to be one of the world’s…

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Speculative

3 ASX shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX shares including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on the Aussie markets this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX shares slide further despite RBA rate cut

| Sebastian Bowen

How do ASX shares look this week? This Foolish ASX 200 weekly wrap gives you all you need to know!

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Share Market News

Oil prices crash lower: Is US$20 a barrel oil coming?

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch today after oil prices crashed lower. Could they…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand withdraws earnings guidance due to coronavirus outbreak

| James Mickleboro

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) share price could come under pressure again on Monday after it withdrew its guidance…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy right now...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell next week...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for retirement

| Phil Harpur

Are you currently in (or nearing) retirement and looking for a way to get some extra income? Check out these…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $10,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares when the market volatility eases...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Platinum share price on watch after funds update

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of its FUM…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

After recent falls, is the JB Hi-Fi share price a bargain buy?

| Phil Harpur

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price was a top ASX performer last year. Down around 15% in recent weeks,…

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Share Market News

Could the ASX be the best share of them all?

| Greg Butler

Having ASX shares is like owning your own playground. Could it be that one of the best investments of them…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this week with $2000

| Phil Harpur

With the share market volatility this week, here are 2 ASX shares to now with $2000

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Share Market News

To panic or not to panic? A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing

| Margie Baldock

A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing.

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Share Market News

Why the Austal share price will be on watch on Monday

| Phil Harpur

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price tumbled 5.31% today as the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) experienced further falls.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls over 2% again, coronavirus correction continues

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus correction continued today with the ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) dropping by more than 2%, the ASX 200 was down…

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Share Market News

Why Qantas and oOh!Media shares took a big hit today

| Phil Harpur

With the ASX 200 Index again falling heavily today, let’s examine two ASX shares that have seen particularly sharp falls.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have name Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) and these ASX small cap shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Why Clinuvel, De Grey, and Advance NanoTek are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

On a day that's seen another sea of red across the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO), here are 3 ASX shares…

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Share Market News

Is the REA Group share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amongst the current market turmoil surrounding the coronavirus, is the REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price a buy right…

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Share Fallers

Why the Flight Centre share price just sank 8% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price sank to a multi-year low on Friday. Here's why its shares…

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Share Market News

Is the A2 Milk share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amidst all the current market turmoil, is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buying opportunity right…

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Share Market News

Watch: Facebook Live with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE chat about the state of the market, and what's been…

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Share Market News

Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 24% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Eagle Health Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHH) share price opened 24.32% higher today on news it is expanding production of disposable medical…

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