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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price were amongst the worst-performers on the ASX 200 index last week.…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price were amongst the best-performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

Lazy landlords: why REITs are an easy way to create a passive-income empire

| Peter Stephens

Why real estate investment trusts (REITs) could offer a straightforward means of generating a growing passive income.

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Record Highs

Why the Nearmap Ltd share price closed 14% higher this week

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday.

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Share Market News

Wattle Health updates market on B&P acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in infant formula company Wattle Health Australia Limited (ASX: WHA) were flat in today’s trading session, following an update…

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Share Market News

Attention: Here's how Afterpay passes its AUSTRAC requirements with flying colours

| Tom Richardson

What does Afterpay need to procedurally to build an effective AML / CTF framework?

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Share Market News

2 small-cap ASX shares under $5

| Jules Woodward

Infomedia Limited (ASX: IFM) and Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) are two shares worth a look for investors wanting low-cost…

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⏸️ Investing

Why I think Westpac and these 2 ASX shares are undervalued

| Mitchell Perry

The Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) share price and two others are currently undervalued on the ASX, in my opinion.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Adairs share price crashed 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price has come under pressure today after releasing a very disappointing trading update...

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Share Market News

Bring your portfolio to life with these quality ASX 200 healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three in the healthcare sector that could give your portfolio a boost...

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Share Market News

Insiders have been selling IDP Education and this ASX share this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling the shares of IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and another ASX share this week...

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Share Market News

Short selling hedge fundies VGI Partners just hit the ASX boards

| Tom Richardson

VGI Partners Limited (ASX: VGI) is a hedge fund famous for its short bets and rich clients.

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⏸️ Investing

Is it too late to buy BHP, Rio and Fortescue shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors may still have the opportunity to cash in on shares in BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and the other…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Vocus and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares and two others recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Record Highs

Attention: Here's why the Jumbo Interactive share price is up 20x since 2016

| Tom Richardson

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) trades on 49x annualised earnings.

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, CSL, Dulux, & Syrah shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price and the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price are two of four ending the…

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Share Market News

Boral share price up as FY19 earnings boosted by $300 million Mirvac deal

| Ken Hall

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price climbed higher this morning after the Aussie construction company announced a $300 million…

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Share Gainers

Why Altura Mining, Beach, Jumbo, & New Hope shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price and the Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

The Lynas share price is rising as it reveals its 2025 growth plan

| Motley Fool Staff

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) provided a shareholder update today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, CSL, & Syrah lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares have been on the…

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Share Market News

Collins Foods share price lower on CEO retirement news

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has edged lower after announcing the retirement of its CEO...

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Carsales share price to hit $13.60

| Motley Fool Staff

Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk Company share price tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has edged lower after an announcement out of SAMR in China...

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips REA Group share price to hit $90.30

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX: REA): Buy, hold, sell?

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Capital Raising

Vicinity Centres share price on watch after $400 million funding boost

| Ken Hall

The Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a significant…

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Share Fallers

Why the Syrah Resources share price crashed 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has crashed to a multi-year low after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Fallers

Why Galaxy Resources and these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week low or worse right now...

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Share Market News

CBA to offload its CommSec Advisory business

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price could push higher after announcing plans to offload another asset...

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Share Market News

Beach, Oil Search, & Santos shares on watch after oil prices surge higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares could be on the rise today…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here's why the gold price is going gangbusters

| Tom Richardson

Should I buy gold shares?

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Share Fallers

Why the Caltex share price crashed 18% today

| Tim Katavic

Profit guidance sends the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price down to 5-year lows.

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Share Market News

Why Goldman Sachs just put a sell rating on Fisher & Paykel shares

| Tom Richardson

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd (ASX: FPH): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

Why lithium miner Altura Mining rocketed 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Altura Mining Ltd (ASX:AJM) share price has rocketed 20% higher despite a large shareholder offloading 250 million shares...

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Share Fallers

What are the Qantas frequent flyer plan changes?

| Tom Richardson

Qantas has made some radical changes to its frequent flyer program.

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Record Highs

Why Coles, Nanosonics, and NIB shares just hit all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN), and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are at record highs today...

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