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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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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 Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of four sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Record Lows

Is the Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGC) share price a bargain as it crashes to a record low?

| Brendon Lau

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) share price is getting flogged after management issued a profit downgrade this morning. Is…

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Share Fallers

Eclipx Group Ltd's profit soars before McMillan Shakespeare Limited merger deal

| Yulia Mosaleva

Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) shares are falling ahead of its proposed merger with McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS).

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are among the movers and shakers…

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is pushing higher after data revealed NBN market share gains...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are one of three tipped by brokers as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Factor Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:FTT) share price crashed 97% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Factor Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:FTT) share price crashed 97% lower today, highlighting the dangers of investing in small cap biotech…

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Share Market News

Top ASX manager shares his checklist on protecting portfolios in downturns

| Tristan Harrison

This leading ASX manager has shared his checklist on how to protect portfolios in downturns.

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Share Gainers

Why DuluxGroup Limited paints a nice picture of dividend growth for investors

| Yulia Mosaleva

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price is moving higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why the FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price rocketed 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price has rocketed 21% higher today following the release of a positive update. Here's what…

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10 rocketing cryptocurrencies that could be the Bitcoin or Ethereum of tomorrow

| Yulia Mosaleva

Could Ethereum Classic be the bitcoin of tomorrow?

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Coles planning for growth away from Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) with small stores

| Tristan Harrison

Coles is going to grow its network with small stores in preparation of leaving Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Share Market News

Oil prices crash lower on supply glut concerns

| James Mickleboro

Energy shares such as Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 biggest cryptocurrencies by market cap right now

| Yulia Mosaleva

Which cryptocurrency is the best buy?

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Share Market News

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) strikes back at Coles Little Shop

| Brendon Lau

If investors were worried about Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) beating Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) owned Coles supermarket at its…

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Share Market News

Why I want to buy shares of this ASX small cap LIC

| Tristan Harrison

Naos Emerging Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX:NCC) is high on my watchlist.

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Share Fallers

Why the Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is falling despite a double-digit earnings and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) is the fourth-worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) index after it posted…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fairfax Media Limited share price just hit a 52-week low

| Yulia Mosaleva

The weaker-than-expected performance of Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) is causing Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) problems.

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Share Market News

3 star ASX stocks to watch in 2019

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 star ASX stocks are worth watching in 2019.

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Share Fallers

These small cap ASX shares have plunged lower on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) share price is one of three at the small end of the market falling hard on…

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Share Gainers

Is the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price in the buy zone after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has pushed higher today after the release of an update. Is the lithium miner…

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Share Market News

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price is down 3%, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is down 3%, is it a buy?

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Share Fallers

Nextdc Ltd flags deal with Superloop Ltd on Indigo cable & "strong start" to FY19

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is tumbling after it announced an agreement with Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC).

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price is one of three surging higher at the small end of the market on…

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Share Fallers

Why Westpac Banking Corp is among 4 shares tumbling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are among today's worst performers.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is one of four tumbling notably lower on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) and Century Australia Investments Limited (ASX:CYA) to merge

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) and Century Australia Investments Limited (ASX:CYA) are going to merge.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of four climbing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear Limited just invested $24 million in a sleep apnea treatment business

| Yulia Mosaleva

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) is investing in a challenger to ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD), Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are in the news today. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why this top dividend share is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ruralco Holdings Ltd (ASX:RHL) share price is storming higher today after the release of a solid full year result.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has sunk notably lower today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Qantas Airways Limited's (ASX:QAN) share price rise may have further to go

| Brendon Lau

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price climbed to a 1.5-month high on Monday but this isn't the only…

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52 week lows: Are they in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week low. Are they in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) is among 4 shares soaring today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) are motoring higher today.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday.

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