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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 in February

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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Share Market News

My top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

With the market sell off last week, here's 4 of my ASX share picks that offer good value 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 Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares will be on watch on the…

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Best Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for March 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in March 2020. Here is what they…

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Hot small cap grows profit by 189%

| Motley Fool Staff

Small cap 360 Capital Total Return Fund (ASX: TOT) reported its financial results for the six months to 31 December…

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares will help you beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share could be good options for income investors next week...

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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

Were these the best results on the ASX 200 last week?

| James Mickleboro

Did Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX 200 shares deliver the strongest results of last week? Here's why I think they did...

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Share Market News

How to generate $50,000 of passive income with ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Investments in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) could have helped you generate a passive…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

This global ASX share is now very cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Global listed investment company (LIC) Future Generation Global Invstmnt Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) now looks like a very cheap.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

2 high-yielding ASX dividend shares for retirement income

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 high-yielding ASX dividend shares to help you set up an income stream in retirement

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Share Market News

What do P/E ratios really mean? And do they matter?

| Greg Butler

Let's simplify and explain the ubiquitous price to rarnings ratio and more importantly, its significance to you as an ASX…

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How coronavirus is impacting these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The coronavirus outbreak has been at the forefront of this reporting season with many ASX shares feeling the impacts.

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ASX share market infected: Down 10% this week, 3% today

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market fell 10% this week due to fears about the coronavirus, it dropped over 3% today alone.

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ASX All Technology Index ends first week on a low note

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been a difficult first week for the new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) which made its debut on Monday.

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Share Market News

Phoslock share price sinks despite posting full-year profits

| Phil Harpur

The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX:PET) share price closed 9.45% lower today as the company released its FY19 results.

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Share Market News

Thinking about selling your ASX shares? Sorry, it's too late…

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to sell your ASX shares now the ASX 200 has shed 9% in a week? Probably not...

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Share Market News

A positive side to falling ASX share prices

| Michael Tonon

I have no doubt you've seen the negative headlines recently, however, there's something positive that comes from a falling ASX…

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Share Market News

IOOF share price sinks lower on class action news

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price fell heavily on Friday after confirming the recent of a class action from…

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2 ASX shares perfect for beginners after the share market correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I think are perfect for a beginners after this week's market sell-off.

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Share Fallers

National Storage share price tumbles after takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price has tumbled lower after providing an update on takeover talks...

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Share Market News

Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund shifts to WAM, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The process is finally over, Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX:BAF) shifts to the management of WAM.

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Share Market News

Resolute Mining shares tumble 11% after reporting FY19 loss

| Phil Harpur

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is being hit today after the ASX miner released its full-year FY19…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have just named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Dubber share price drops despite revealing strong 1H20 growth

| Phil Harpur

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is trading lower today despite the company revealing strong growth in its 1H20…

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Share Market News

Why today is a great day to buy ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you should invest in ASX shares today after a week of heavy losses.

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX medical technology share is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price has defied the market selloff and pushed higher on Friday. Here's why...

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5 ASX shares that are no-brainer buys today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm watching the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price today, along with 4 other ASX 200 shares in the…

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 on sale – here are two ASX shares to consider

| Michael Tonon

With the ASX 200 down 3.2% today, shares appear to be going on sale. With that in mind, here are…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, AMA, AusCann, & Harvey Norman are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Bank Shares

Westpac and ANZ face class actions over 'junk insurance'

| Kate O'Brien

Class actions against Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have been filed.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaysim, Freedom Foods, NEXTDC, & Zoono are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) shares are two of four defying the market selloff and pushing higher…

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Share Market News

Openpay share price down despite posting strong 1H20 growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is tumbling lower today, down over 4% at the time of writing to…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data share price falls despite exceeding FY19 guidance

| Phil Harpur

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price is falling today despite releasing a strong set of full-year FY19 results.

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, Harvey Norman, & Silver Lake sink

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Japara Healthcare shares lower after delivering 1H20 results

| Michael Tonon

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX: JHC) share price is trading lower today (along with the broader ASX) after handing down…

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