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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 Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are pushing higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is one of three starting the month strongly at the small end of the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Credit Corp Group Ltd share price is rocketing on a guidance upgrade

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX:CCP) is rocketing on a debt ledger purchasing upgrade.

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Share Gainers

Macquarie Group Ltd reported to be interested in shock bid for AMP Limited

| Yulia Mosaleva

Will Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) launch a shock takeover bid for AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)?

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Share Gainers

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has bounced back: Should you be buying?

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has bounced back on Thursday: Should you be buying?

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Share Gainers

Why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is rallying as sales growth hits a 2-year low

| Brendon Lau

Sales at Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX: WOW) supermarket division may have slowed significantly but this isn't the time to get…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Share Market News

BHP Billiton Limited to pay shareholders A$7.3 billion fully franked special dividend

| Yulia Mosaleva

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price soared at the open today.

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How I'd invest $10,000 today into ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX 200 shares I’d choose with $10,000.

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Share Fallers

Are these beaten down ASX shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Are Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares and two others in the buy zone after sharp declines this week?

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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), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch…

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4 growth shares smashed in October

| Yulia Mosaleva

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) could be buying opportunities.

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Takeover target Healthscope Ltd releases trading update

| Yulia Mosaleva

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) may reject another takeover approach.

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Why Lynas Corporation Ltd is among 4 shares moving higher on the ASX today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares gained altitude today.

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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 these 4 ASX shares went into reverse today

| Yulia Mosaleva

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) were among today's worst performers.

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Share Market News

Aussie inflation down; more incentive to invest in these ASX shares?

| Carin Pickworth

The Australian inflation rate has again fallen short of expectations for the 11th consecutive quarter

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Share Market News

Tassal Group Limited boasts of big growth plans

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) share price has been on a nice upward trajectory.

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Share Market News

Here's how you can maximise your odds of beating the ASX 200

| Kevin Gandiya

Learn how to be a better investor and beat the ASX 200

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Share Gainers

Why Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is rallying to a one-week high following the release of its quarterly…

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52-Week Lows

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price crashes to a 52-week low: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price has crashed to a 52-week low. Should you buy the dip?

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Share Market News

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia profit falls in half on tight credit conditions

| Yulia Mosaleva

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) warned on house prices today.

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Share Gainers

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price jumps after top brokers upgrade the stock

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited’s (ASX: BLD) share price is staging a comeback after several top brokers voiced their view that the…

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Share Market News

Facebook lifts lid on privacy scandal in latest profit report

| Yulia Mosaleva

Facebook reported rising user growth, but falling profit margins as costs rise due to recent privacy scandals.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is one of four storming higher on the ASX on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is one of four dropping lower on the ASX on Wednesday. Here's…

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"Stupid & Value Destroying"; Investors' verdict on AMP Limited's latest move

| Yulia Mosaleva

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares are on a wild ride.

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares have pushed higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price is one of three pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is the best performing stock on the S&P/ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price surged ahead this morning after it issued a profit upgrade at its…

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Share Market News

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) announces 4 more acquisitions, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) is acquiring 4 more clinics, is it a buy?

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Share Market News

This S&P/ASX 200 star has slumped 18% in 6 months: Is it time to buy?

| Yulia Mosaleva

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares are down 18% in 6 months. Is it time to buy?

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Share Fallers

Why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has crashed lower today despite a comprehensive rebuttal to a short seller…

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Share Gainers

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price tipped to surge higher in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is on the rise today after being tipped to surge higher in 2019...

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Share Gainers

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price surges as it preps for bun fight with shareholders

| Brendon Lau

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) is one of the best performing stocks today as management responds to damning criticisms about the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise today following an update on its Indonesian bottling business..

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RBA says Big 4 ASX Banks profits could be permanently hit

| Tristan Harrison

The Bank 4 ASX Banks of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Co could be permanently hit according to…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares and two others as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) to sell CFSGAM for $4.13 billion

| Tristan Harrison

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is going to sell Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) for $4.13 billion.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) responds to short seller report

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price will be on watch today after the release of its response to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) is among 4 ASX shares climbing today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Shares in Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)…

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