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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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Adairs share price soars 5% on strong 1H20 results

| Michael Tonon

The Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) share price has pushed 5.5% higher to $2.53 in early trade today following the release…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX healthcare shares could make you rich

| Rhys Brock

Here are 3 ASX healthcare shares looking to carve out their own niches – and in doing so, might even…

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Inghams share price slides following half year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Inghams Group Limited (ASX: ING) share price has dropped in early trade following the release of the integrated poultry…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share is rocketing 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after delivering very strong first half profit growth...

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Share Market News

Viva Energy share price rockets 10% on $734 million asset sale

| Tristan Harrison

Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) has just sold $734 million worth of Viva Energy Reit Ltd (ASX:VVR) shares.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm share price tumbles lower on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is shooting higher on Friday after providing a positive update on its U.S.…

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Mayne Pharma share price sinks lower on $17.5 million half year loss

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has come under pressure after reporting its half year results this morning...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX small cap has rocketed 15% this week

| Cathryn Goh

Here's why the RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX: RUL) share price is rocketing to new heights ahead of the ASX small…

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Share Market News

OceanaGold share price on watch this morning following full year results

| Phil Harpur

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX: OGC) share price will be on watch on when trading on the ASX opens this morning…

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BWX share price on watch after strong first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price will be on watch today after it delivered strong profit growth in the first…

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Share Gainers

IMF Bentham shares on watch as half-year profit jumps

| Ken Hall

Shares in Aussie litigation funder IMF Bentham (ASX: IMF) are on watch today after strong statutory numbers in its half-year…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be on the rise today after it upgraded its…

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Share Market News

What Domain's report and the unemployment rate mean for house prices

| Tristan Harrison

The report released by Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and the latest unemployment figures mean for house prices.

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3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, events and announcements affecting ASX shares on Thursday as the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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52-Week Highs

Coca-Cola Amatil and these ASX 200 shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs. Here's why investors have been buying their…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) will be on watch on…

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Ecofibre launches affordable medicinal cannabis in Australia

| Kate O'Brien

Today, Ecofibre Limited (ASX: EOF) announced the launch of cannabidiol (CBD) products in Australia.

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Share Market News

Will how we invest in Australian shares completely change soon?

| Tristan Harrison

There could be a change coming to how we invest in shares, and it could be due to Nsx Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why Perpetual and these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the market responded positively to the financial results of these top ASX share performers today.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why....

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Afterpay share price down as CEO faces Senate committee

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has dropped 3.06% today as its chief executive faces a Senate committee.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why this ASX telco share slumped lower today

| Phil Harpur

The Opticomm Ltd (ASX:OPC) share price ended 3.12% lower today after the ASX telco released its half-year results after the…

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Share Market News

Here's why Event Hospitality shares were climbing higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) share price ended higher today after the company released its half-year results.

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Retail Shares

Another Aussie retailer bites the dust

| Kate O'Brien

Ishka is the latest retailer to fall victim to Australia’s retail apocalypse, filing for voluntary administration after a horror Christmas…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Origin's share price jumped even as its profit tumbled

| Brendon Lau

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) posted a drop in half year profit but its share price still jumped on three…

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Sandfire Resources share price rises on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price is moving higher after the ASX miner released its half-year earnings this…

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Austal share price surges higher on bumper profit growth and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is surging higher on Thursday after upgrading its guidance following strong first half profit…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX tech share is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is taking a tumble on Thursday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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PSC Insurance shares down as acquisitions ramp up

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: PSI) share price is trading down 3% following the release of the broking group’s…

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Why this ASX small cap is surging 10% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The share price of ASX small cap Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX: PSQ) is surging higher today after the company…

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Lendlease shares soar 8% higher on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) is up by 8% today on the back of a very positive…

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Perpetual shares soar 9% as 1HFY20 results smash expectations

| Kate O'Brien

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) shares have lifted more than 9% today as the financial services provider delivered better than expected…

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Share Fallers

Why BINGO, Codan, Iress, & WiseTech Global are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal share price takes a 6% hit on disappointing earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) has dropped sharply today, following the release of a disappointing set of…

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Share Market News

8% dividend yield, strong HY20 result from this small cap

| Tristan Harrison

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX:NSC) has an 8% dividend yield and it just reported a strong HY20 result.

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Share Fallers

Iress share price falls 9% on FY19 results release

| Tim Katavic

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price is down in Thursday trade following the release of its 2019 financial results.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bravura, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Qantas are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Thursday. Here's…

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Why Medibank and NIB shares might be in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX private health shares Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) in the buy zone…

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