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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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52-Week Lows

3 top ASX shares at 52-week lows: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week low. Is it time to invest?

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Share Gainers

Why Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) shares rocketed 53% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price was a big mover on Wednesday and rocketed 53% higher. Here's why...

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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), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP Limited is among 4 shares falling on the ASX today

| Yulia Mosaleva

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) are among today's losers.

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Share Gainers

Why the Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price is topping the S&P/ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) share price surged to a two-week high on Wednesday and is the best performing stock…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why the potential changes to franking credits is focusing my attention on ASX growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

The potential change to franking credits may hurt the value of ASX shares with bigger dividends.

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Share Fallers

Credit Suisse warns this ASX 200 stock will face an earnings chop tomorrow

| Brendon Lau

This top broker is warning that the market is overestimating this S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) company's FY19 growth potential…

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Share Gainers

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is up 5%

| Carin Pickworth

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price booked healthy gains today

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3 ASX shares for mum and dad investors

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares could be good for mum and dad investors.

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Share Gainers

Why the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is zooming today

| Carin Pickworth

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is surging today

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Share Gainers

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) share price is among these 3 ASX shares at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price is among these three ASX shares trading at 52-week highs right…

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Share Market News

Wednesday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares have been in the news today.…

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is falling

| Carin Pickworth

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is down again today

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Share Fallers

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has crashed today

| Carin Pickworth

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price has plummeted today

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price is one of four surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

This is what the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price has done in the last 10 years

| Carin Pickworth

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price hasn't made any ground in a decade

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are racing higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Mines Limited (ASX:AUZ) share price is one of three at the small end of the market racing higher…

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Share Market News

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price rises despite $1.5 billion FUM hit

| Tristan Harrison

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price has gone up after revealing a $1.5 million hit to FUM.

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Share Market News

Stressed banks pose a danger to these outperforming S&P/ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

It’s not only property-related stocks that are feeling the pressure from stressed-out ASX big banks who are tightening loan approvals…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Macquarie Group Ltd reports Sydney and Melbourne house prices could fall up to 20%

| Yulia Mosaleva

Could Sydney and Melbourne house prices crash?

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Share Gainers

AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares jump 8% higher on transport savings news

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price jumped 8% higher this morning after the lithium miner announced transport cost savings...

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Share Market News

Will Kogan Super rejuvenate the Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Kogan Super rejuvenate the Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price?

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Share Gainers

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares race higher on China deal

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares raced higher on Wednesday after announcing a deal in China. Should you invest?

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Share Fallers

Warning: These are 10 of the most shorted shares on the ASX

| Yulia Mosaleva

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) are popular shares some are betting against.

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Share Gainers

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares storm higher on sales agreement: Is now the time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has stormed 5.5% higher after announcing a sales agreement. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

3 things you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

No one will be surprised by the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision today but there are a few…

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Share Market News

3 small-cap growth shares every investor should know

| Yulia Mosaleva

PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX:PWH) has an impressive track record and some competitive advantages.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Sent packing: Why the Crown Resorts Limited share price just hit a 52-week low

| Yulia Mosaleva

On a 5.5% yield is the Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) share price a bargain?

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear Ltd is among 4 shares falling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) are among today's worst performers.

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Share Market News

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) announces US$750 million SaaS acquisition: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Healthcare star ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) has announced a US$750 million SaaS acquisition. Should you buy shares?

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Share Gainers

Is the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price in recovery today?

| Carin Pickworth

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is up as the stock stages a mini recovery

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Share Gainers

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after Samarco class action

| Carin Pickworth

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will face another law suit over Brazil’s Samarco dam catastrophe.

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Share Gainers

Is it too late to buy these high-flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy the high-flying shares of ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and two others?

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Share Gainers

Why the Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is rising

| Carin Pickworth

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) is said to be on the verge of reporting a positive earnings surprise

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Share Fallers

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is falling

| Carin Pickworth

CSL Limited's (ASX: CSL) share price is on the declines - not its unusual place to hangout

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