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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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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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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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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) shares will be on watch on Monday. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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4 big stories that affected the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 big stories affected the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) this week.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Gainers

Top broker predicting Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price to beat Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW)

| Brendon Lau

Forget Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)! It’s the Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price that’s set to outperform through to…

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52-Week Lows

These ASX shares just hit 52-week lows: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week low. Is this a buying…

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Share Gainers

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price shoots higher even as net profit falls

| Brendon Lau

Falling profits can’t keep the Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) share price down as the stock jumps 6% higher to a…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang...

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Share Fallers

Why Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) is among 4 shares falling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) are among today's worst performers.

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2 ASX shares that every investor should own

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are worthy of being in every investor’s portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price is plunging today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) is heading the opposite way to Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) today.

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3 quality ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX 200 shares all pay good dividends.

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares and two others this week. Should you?

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as buys today. Here's why...

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Why you should consider investing in Vanguard Australian Share ETF (ASX:VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

This is why you should consider investing in Vanguard Australian Share ETF (ASX:VAS).

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Share Fallers

Why the CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) share price is crashing today

| Brendon Lau

The CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) share price is the worst performing stock in the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) index…

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are ending the week with strong gains

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is one of three at the small end of the market ending…

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Share Gainers

Why Macquarie Group Ltd is among these 4 shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Orocobre Ltd (ASX:ORE) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) have impressed investors this week.

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Share Market News

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) shares in a trading halt following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) shares have been placed in a trading halt after receiving a takeover approach...

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie Group share price is rallying today

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is rallying in early trade as the investment bank issued a profit…

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Share Gainers

Why this cannabis company's shares rocketed 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been a huge mover on the ASX on Friday. Here's why...

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3 blue-chip dividend shares for your retirement income

| Yulia Mosaleva

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) offer investors income and defensive revenue streams.

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap tech share jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has jumped higher after announcing yet another development…

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Share Market News

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) releases a trading update: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) released its trading update this morning. Should you invest?

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2 ASX tourism shares high on my watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX tourism shares could make for good returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Janus Henderson Group PLC (ASX:JHG) Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch 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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The 2 ASX lithium shares every investor should watch

| Yulia Mosaleva

Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) is exciting lithium investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac Group's (ASX: MGR) share price has crashed to a 9-month low

| Brendon Lau

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) share price has tumbled 2.3% and is among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200…

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Should you take a punt on Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares after their AGM updates?

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger Group Ltd is among 4 shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Challenger Group Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) were among 4 big winners today.

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Share Gainers

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price storms higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Transurban Group is among 4 shares falling lower today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) are battling rising yields on government debt.

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These are 10 of the most shortest shares on the ASX

| Yulia Mosaleva

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY), JB Hi-FI Limited (ASX: JBH) and Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT).

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Are ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ), Costa (ASX:CGC) and Appen (ASX:APX) buys?

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I consider whether ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ), Costa (ASX:CGC) and Appen (ASX:APX) are buys.

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Share Gainers

Why the Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is on fire today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has stormed notably higher after announcing an agreement with Japanese giant Mitsui...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the month on a high

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four starting the month on a high. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the month in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) share price is one of four starting the month in the red. Here's why...

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