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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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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

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares. Should you?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares and two others. Should you?

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shareholders approve the Coles demerger: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shareholders have approved the Coles demerger. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

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 Fallers

There's only one way for Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) to excite investors post the Coles demerger

| Brendon Lau

Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) share price crashed today as our largest conglomerate is facing an identity crisis post the demerger…

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Why I think WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) looks like a good buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) looks like a good buy at today’s price.

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Share Fallers

Why Mayne Pharma Group Ltd is among 4 shares sinking lower today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares fell after an AGM update today.

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Share Gainers

This S&P/ASX 200 crash victim may have just caught a lucky break

| Brendon Lau

This S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is fighting back after its big share price crash after a broker upgraded the stock.…

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Share Market News

Why the housing crash might not be as bad as expected

| Tristan Harrison

The employment numbers might help prevent a bad housing crash.

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Share Fallers

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price sinks lower ahead of Coles demerger vote

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has sunk lower ahead of Coles demerger vote at its annual general meeting...

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Share Fallers

Why the National Australia Bank Ltd share price just hit a 52-week low

| Yulia Mosaleva

Will National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) slash its dividend in FY 2019?

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Share Gainers

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares surge higher on guidance upgrade: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has surged higher after it lifted its full year guidance. Should you invest in…

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Share Market News

Why you should own this dividend share instead of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

| Tristan Harrison

I think WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) is a better dividend share than Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price is one of three rocketing higher at the small end of the market…

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Share Market News

This large ASX fund is a large investor in Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC)

| Tristan Harrison

One of the largest ASX funds recently became a major investor of Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC).

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have pushed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is one of four pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the G8 Education Ltd share price is going nuts today

| Yulia Mosaleva

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) offers investors a high dividend yield.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Maca Ltd (ASX:MLD) share price is one of four dropping lower on the ASX on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) share price jumps on broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

Worleyparsons Limited's (ASX: WOR) share price jumped this morning after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and pointed to a 40%…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are among the movers and shakers on the…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why Bitcoin cash is now down 27% in just one week

| Yulia Mosaleva

Bitcoin Cash is plummeting ahead of another proposed split or fork this week.

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Resources Shares

A change in growth strategy for the S&P/ASX200 biggest miners?

| Brendon Lau

If Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) is becoming more aggressive on the M&A front, that will have significant consequences for…

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Share Market News

Down 10% in 24 hours: Why the Bitcoin price just hit a 52-week low

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Bitcoin price has been falling throughout 2018.

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Share Gainers

Why the iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price has rocketed 30% higher on the day of its AGM. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be under scrutiny with its CEO stepping down

| Tristan Harrison

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be under scrutiny today with CEO Tracey Fellows stepping down.

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Share Market News

Expert claims Sydney and Melbourne house prices could fall 30%

| Yulia Mosaleva

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may have to weather more house price falls.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX shares skipped the market selloff and raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is one of three hitting a 52-week high this week despite the market…

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52-Week Lows

These popular ASX shares just fell to 52-week lows: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is one of three that fell to a 52-week low on Wednesday. Is this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) could be the best LIC to own

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) could be the best LIC to own today.

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Share Market News

Why WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) is getting more attractive as a dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) is becoming increasingly an attractive dividend share.

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Share Fallers

Boom times are driving these S&P/ASX 200 businesses to bust

| Brendon Lau

There are a handful of S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) companies that can't seem to make hay even when the…

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Share Market News

Is Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) under threat from Facebook, Inc.?

| Brendon Lau

News that Facebook, Inc. has launched its new auto advertising service here isn’t worrying investors in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR).…

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Share Market News

Forget Afterpay Touch Group Ltd: This ASX tech leader is up 16,204% since listing

| Yulia Mosaleva

This digital giant is well established and right under the nose of ASX investors.

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Share Gainers

These ASX small cap shares are posting strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is one of three at the small end of the market posting strong gains…

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Share Fallers

The Woodside Petroleum Limited share price is getting smashed alongside oil prices

| Yulia Mosaleva

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are among today's big fallers.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is one of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Amazon could hurt Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and other ASX fashion retailers

| Tristan Harrison

ASX fashion retailers like Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) could be in trouble due to Amazon.

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