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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

What does Trump's acquittal mean for the share market?

| Tristan Harrison

US President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate after being impeached, what does this mean for the ASX…

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Mirvac share price on watch after strong half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price could be on the rise on Thursday after the release of a strong half…

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The good, bad and ugly of the Nick Scali profit results

| Brendon Lau

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price will be under the spotlight this morning after the furniture retailer posted…

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GrainCorp shares on watch following demerger update

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be one to watch this morning.

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52-Week Highs

Why EML Payments, Tyro, & Woolworths just hit all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are one of three that hit all-time highs on Wednesday...

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AMP share price on watch after $5 million fine

| Kate O'Brien

The Federal Court has ordered AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) to pay a $5.175 million penalty for failing to prevent its…

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3 ASX events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Get your daily recap of ASX news, events and announcements on another big Wednesday for Aussie shares.

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Will the Altium share price hit $50 in 2020?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price hit $50 in 2020? It didn’t take long for the software company to…

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Share Gainers

Why the CSL share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has just raced to a record high...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS), Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Why Service Stream shares will be on watch tomorrow

| Phil Harpur

The Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company released its half-year results…

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Record Highs

Can anything stop Magellan shares in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) shares are at a new record high. Can anything slow down the investment returns in…

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Share Market News

Why the NRW Holdings share price climbed higher today

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price surged 5.52% today after the company announced it had been awarded a…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Genworth share price sinks on FY19 results

| Phil Harpur

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price has been on watch today after the company announced its FY19 results.

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX share zoomed 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) share price was on form on Wednesday and zoomed notably higher. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Oil price crashes! Are ASX oil shares a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The crude oil price is crashing! Here's what it means for ASX oil companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL).

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Share Gainers

Why the Lovisa share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) share price is surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on fire today...

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Share Market News

2 top ASX 200 tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) are 2 top ASX 200 tech shares…

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Share Market News

Is it too late to buy this high flying ASX fintech stock?

| Phil Harpur

With the Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) share price up nearly 50% since November last year, is it too late…

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Share Market News

Why the Magellan share price is up 36% in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is up 36% in 2 months.

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Share Market News

Is Australia about to enter a recession? Banks are worried.

| Tristan Harrison

ASX banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are worried about a recession for the Australian economy.

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Share Gainers

Why BetMakers, CIMIC, Galaxy, & Perenti shares are jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four jumping higher on the ASX on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the CIMIC share price has popped 8% today

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) bounced more than 8% this morning following the appointment of a new CEO.

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Share Market News

Down 35% since mid-Jan, is the Kogan share price a buy?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has fallen 35% since the company's disappointing first-half update in mid-January. Is this…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, IOOF, OM Holdings, & Resolute are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four dropping notably lower on the ASX on Wednesday afternoon...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers think investors should be buying IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and these ASX shares this month...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CIMIC, Galaxy, & Perenti higher

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Record Highs

Why shares in this ASX fintech are up 11% today

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX fintech group Smartpay Holdings (ASX: SMP) have rocketed 11% higher today after a strong third-quarter update.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and other ASX lithium shares are rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading broker tips 6 ASX shares to negatively surprise during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is one of 6 ASX shares that Goldman Sachs has tipped to disappoint during earnings…

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Share Market News

Why shares in this ASX REIT are climbing higher today

| Ken Hall

Shares in Centuria Metropolitan REIT (ASX: CMA) are climbing higher today after a strong half-year result from the Office REIT.

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Computershare shares higher on $142 million acquisition

| Phil Harpur

The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price is pointing higher this morning after the company announced its latest acquisition.

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Share Market News

Why this gold producer's shares are on watch today

| Phil Harpur

Alacer Gold Corp. (ASX: AQG) this morning announced its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2019. Here are…

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Share Gainers

BetMakers share price rockets 54% higher and is now up 825% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX over the…

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Share Market News

Why Janus Henderson shares are on watch today

| Ken Hall

Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) shares are on watch this morning after the investment group reported its full-year results for…

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Share Market News

Perenti share price on watch after responding to Downer EDI M&A speculation

| James Mickleboro

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) and Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) shares will be on watch after the latter responded to M&A…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, events and announcements affecting ASX shares on Tuesday.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

CIMIC shares on watch after $1 billion loss and appointment of new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after announcing a $1 billion loss and…

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