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ETFs

New to ASX ETFs? These 4 products could be a good start

| Cameron England

ETF investing has become hugely popular.

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ETFs

3 Betashares ETFs that I'd buy with $2,500

| Grace Alvino

I would want a mix of growth, quality, and long-term relevance from a small group of Betashares ETFs.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this small ASX share could generate big returns!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has the potential to deliver very pleasing returns!

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Bank Shares

How many NAB shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is projected to deliver investors pleasing dividend income…

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd want my kids to own

| Samantha Menzies

These are two of my top picks right now.

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Share Market News

What $500 a month in ASX ETFs looks like in 10 years

| Leigh Gant

Boring, automatic, and relentless. That's how most everyday wealth actually gets built.

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How to invest

How to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio from zero

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to build serious wealth. Here's how to do it from zero.

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Retirement

5 things Aussies at age 56 need to know about the Age Pension income test before they retire

| Samantha Menzies

Overlooking your income limits could dramatically reduce your Age Pension payment amount.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is there another rate hike coming next week? Let's see what Australia's oldest bank is forecasting.

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Broker Notes

This debt collector could surge 47% on negative gearing changes, Shaw and Partners says

| Cameron England

A weaker housing market could be a boon for this company.

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Retirement

5 ASX shares for a winning retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

The right retirement portfolio depends on an investor’s goals, but these five ASX shares would be high on my list.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a passive income stream for life with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This strategy could help build a source of regular income from the share market.

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How to invest

How I would use Warren Buffett's golden rules to build wealth with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

For ASX investors, I think the key is focusing on quality businesses that can become more valuable over time.

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Dividend Investing

Are BHP shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant is now the largest company in the ASX 200 Index by market capitalisation.

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Superannuation

Don't forget to consider this key superannuation strategy before 30 June

| Cameron England

There's still time to make tax-effective contributions to your super.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These two investments look like excellent long-term buys today!

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out which shares top brokers are feeling bullish about this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 15% in a week, is it too late to buy rebounding CSL shares?

| Grace Alvino

CSL shares trade on roughly 13 times forecast FY26 earnings and offer a good dividend yield.

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Economy

Why is the ASX 200 surging nearly 2% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Most ASX sectors are rising as the index approaches recent highs.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares Macquarie says could return more than 40%

| Cameron England

The broker has made some bold predictions.

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Economy

Could the RBA really cut interest rates next?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rate forecasts are shifting as Australia’s economy begins losing momentum.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leaping higher this week on big announcements

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging in this King's Birthday shortened trading week. But why?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginners with $500

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth getting acquainted with if you are new to the share market.

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Economy

Oil prices are falling again. Here's what is driving the drop

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil retreats as traders react to Iran and weaker demand.

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Share Gainers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Evolution Mining, Magellan, and Qantas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. What's going on?

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ETFs

SpaceX IPO: Should you buy an ASX space ETF to cash in?

| Sebastian Bowen

The countdown is on.

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Share Market News

Why EOS, Karoon Energy, REA Group, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 60%, are Cochlear shares now a bargain buy?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Cochlear’s beaten-down shares.

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Capital Raising

EOS shares are sliding again. Here's what investors are worried about

| Aaron Teboneras

EOS shares are falling despite strong demand for its discounted SPP.

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Energy Shares

Which ASX energy company is best placed to benefit from high oil prices?

| Cameron England

With the Middle East conflict dragging on, prices are set to remain high.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX stock is a 'compelling value play'

| James Mickleboro

Value investors might want to check out this share that Bell Potter is bullish on.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Rio Tinto shares and dividends.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares upgraded by brokers this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have new confidence in TPG Telecom, Deep Yellow, and other stocks this week.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares fall after a surprise $600 million move

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are selling Woodside shares after its latest gas project move.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Magellan shares race 6% higher on big merger news

| James Mickleboro

The company has also announced a name change this morning.

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Gold

Guess which $4 billion ASX 200 gold stock is rocketing today on big Canadian news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this $4 billion ASX gold stock on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Financial Shares

Magellan Financial Group shares: ACCC backs merger and rebrand plans

| Laura Stewart

The Magellan Financial Group share price is in focus as the ACCC approves its Barrenjoey merger and a groupwide rebrand…

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REITs

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT boosts liquidity via US sale and reaffirms FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT boosts liquidity with a US asset sale and maintains its FY26 earnings guidance.

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International Stock News

BlackRock just ordered US$5 billion of SpaceX shares. Should you follow?

| Aaron Teboneras

BlackRock’s huge SpaceX order adds more heat to the IPO.

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