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Opinions

Best ASX mining stock to buy right now: Fortescue or South32?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s my pick between the two mining majors.

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Communication Shares

Up 24% in a year! The red-hot Telstra share price is smashing BHP, Westpac and Coles

| Samantha Menzies

The Aussie telco's shares stormed higher over the past 12 months.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock jumped 50% in 2025, tipped to climb another 23%

| Samantha Menzies

Here's Macquarie's outlook on the soaring stock.

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Healthcare Shares

After soaring 40% in 2 weeks, this ASX All Ords healthcare stock has been downgraded

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what analysts at Macquarie rate the stock as now.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Opinions

Best ASX retail stock to buy right now: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my pick between the two retail powerhouses.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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4 ASX shares I'd buy today with $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

I think these shares are set to soar.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock could plummet 50% next year

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts at Macquarie have to say about the stock.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell your Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock crashed 15% in October.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Opinions

Down 30% this year. Are Block shares finally a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's ahead for the company over the next 12 months.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie raises target price on APA Group shares following joint-venture announcement

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker had to say.

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Opinions

Forget Zip shares: Here's why Xero and WiseTech are better tech bets for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think too.

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Opinions

Rio Tinto versus BHP shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Opinions

Is the worst finally over for CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Has the share price finally bottomed?

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Energy Shares

This surging ASX energy stock is tipped to storm another 42% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the stock is set to surge.

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Retail Shares

Agentic commerce could disrupt the traditional ASX retail sector: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Agentic commerce could take the sector by storm.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie slashes price target on Metcash shares as price plunge continues

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what the broker thinks of the stock now.

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Share Market News

5 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if any of these shares are on your list.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares are lagging the other big banks: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Here's Macquarie's take on the bank's shares.

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AI Stocks

Forget Droneshield shares, I'd buy this ASX defence stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This stock is a great alternative to the AI-drone developer.

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Bank Shares

$20,000 invested in CBA shares a year ago is now worth….

| Samantha Menzies

CBA shares have tumbled recently, and investors are getting nervous.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 64 in Australia

| Samantha Menzies

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement?

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Dividend Investing

This 8% ASX dividend stock pays cash every single month

| Samantha Menzies

This is a great form of passive income for investors.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares crash 20% in November: Are they a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares have taken a beating this month.

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Opinions

3 reasons Telstra shares are a screaming buy right now!

| Samantha Menzies

Telstra's shares closed lower on Wednesday afternoon.

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Financial Shares

Why is everyone talking about Qube shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are in the green again today.

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Growth Shares

This ASX tech share could quietly become a global leader

| Samantha Menzies

The latest tech sell off is a great opportunity for investors.

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Opinions

2 soaring ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have both soared the past 12 months, but could still have plenty in the tank.

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Growth Shares

1 no-brainer ASX energy stock to buy with $500 right now!

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price has trended downwards this year but it looks set to stage a turnaround.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend giants that I think belong in every portfolio

| Samantha Menzies

Are these dividend shares in your portfolio?

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Resources Shares

Liontown Resources shares up 147% this year: What's next for this lithium stock?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium producer has had a great run this year.

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX bank stock could be the best buy in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts think of the stock.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most-traded ASX shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These shares saw the most trading activity during the week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman y Gomez shares tumble to all-time low: Is there any upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

The retailer's financial results shattered investor confidence this year.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie upgrades 2 ASX 200 energy stocks; suggests strong upside

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what investors can expect next.

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Real Estate Shares

Up 65% this year: Are Charter Hall Group shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Charter Hall Group shares reached an all-time peak on Friday morning.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $20,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

All these shares have a great potential upside ahead.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I'm avoiding next week

| Samantha Menzies

Keep an eye out for these shares.

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