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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: NAB & Nufarm higher, Webjet lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares have been making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Webjet share price sinks lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has come under pressure again on Monday after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

The MNF Group share price is soaring on a forecast for huge profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Is MNF Group a buy?

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Share Gainers

ResApp share price surges 11% higher on positive update

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price has been on fire on Monday morning. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Westfield spin off OneMarket down 7% after announcing that it is winding up

| James Mickleboro

The OneMarket Ltd (ASX:OMN) share price has crashed lower this morning after announcing that it is winding up its business...

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Share Market News

Bigtincan share price lower after announcing new acquisition and $20 million placement

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price has edged lower this morning after announcing a new acquisition and a $20…

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Share Market News

How Trump's threat to de-list Chinese shares to profoundly impact ASX investors

| Brendon Lau

US President Donald Trump isn’t stopping at trade and currency wars. He’s weaponizing capitalism itself to make China bend to…

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Share Market News

Paradigm reports "ground-breaking" osteoarthritis discovery: Is it the real deal?

| Tom Richardson

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) is looking to partner with big pharma.

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap ASX tech share could sink lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price looks set to come under pressure today after another disappointing downgrade...

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Share Gainers

The Bellamy's share price is up 72% in September

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has been on fire this month. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Results: Nufarm delivers $420 million EBITDA and announces Nufarm South America sale

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price will be on watch today after the release of its full year results....

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Share Fallers

Why the Pro Medicus share price is down 24% this month

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been the worst performer on the ASX 200 index this month. Here's…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 index…

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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 this week.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as sells...

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Share Market News

What to look out for on the ASX next week

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a big week for the likes of JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), and…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price and the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price were amongst the worst…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price were amongst the best…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of my ASX shares of the week

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Share Market News

3 ways to invest in climate change action on the ASX

| Ken Hall

If you've been wondering how to use your portfolio to go green in 2019, look no further than these 3…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX pot stocks have smoked shareholders in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Are ASX pot stocks mainly a waste of money?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

2 fresh ASX stock ideas

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are ASX 2 shares to add to your watchlist

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Share Market News

How are my 5 share tips for the Herald Sun in 2019 performing?

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay (ASX: APT) has helped deliver a 68% average return.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Magellan and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) shares and two others this week...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Speedcast share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) share price soared on the news of new board appointments.

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Insiders have been selling Mirvac and these ASX shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shares and two others this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, Newcrest, Starpharma, & Wattle Health shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price and the Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price are two of four ending the week…

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Share Gainers

Why Clover, FlexiGroup, Speedcast, & Zip Co shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price and the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price are two of four surging…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, Appen, & Speedcast higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), and Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) shares have been on…

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Leading fundie names 3 reasons Microsoft offers 'pragmatic value'

| Tom Richardson

"At the very least Microsoft is an ‘inexpensive’ defensive, growth opportunity."

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX cannabis share could soon be taken over

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price remains suspended following the release of a takeover update...

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52-Week Highs

Why this ASX retail share just raced to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price hit a 52-week high today after announcing a potential acquisition...

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Share Market News

If I could own 10 stocks forever and no others, I'd pick these

| Tom Richardson

Salesforce, Twilio and CSL make the grade.

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52-Week Highs

Why FlexiGroup and these ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is one of three that just hit a 52-week high or better...

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Share Fallers

Has the Challenger share price bottomed out?

| Ken Hall

Is the Challenger share price undervalued or set to fall further in 2020?

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Share Market News

Is GetSwift making a comeback?

| Rhys Brock

Disgraced former market darling GetSwift Limited (ASX:GSW) has posted some significant gains in the last few months – but does…

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