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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) shares crash lower on surprise CEO exit: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price has crashed lower after announcing the exit of its CEO. Is it time to…

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Share Market News

Why I want share prices to be lower

| Tristan Harrison

I view market volatility as a good thing.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as sells this week...

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Share Market News

Australian share market expected to crash lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) will be on watch on…

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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

Here's 3 shares to quickly diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares will provide good diversification for your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

These shares have doubled in 12 months: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and two others have more than doubled in value in 12 months. Is it…

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Share Market News

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) reveals profit growth of 42.9% in first FY19 quarter

| Tristan Harrison

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) has had a strong first quarter.

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Share Fallers

Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) shares sank 27% lower on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price was smashed on Wednesday and sank 27% lower. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) shares dive on return to trade

| Carin Pickworth

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) shares are down almost 11% at the time of writing

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price is one of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four tumbling notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These small caps shares have stormed higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is one of three at the small end of the market storming…

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Share Market News

This new share could be one to watch with its acquisition strategy

| Tristan Harrison

Healthia Ltd (ASX:HLA) has plans to go on an acquisition spree.

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Share Fallers

Why Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares just crashed lower

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price crashed lower today after the surprise retirement of its CEO...

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Share Market News

This small cap just revealed a record Q1 trading update

| Tristan Harrison

Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX:PFP) revealed a pleasing trading update.

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Share Fallers

Why Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares dropped 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has dropped lower today. Is this why?

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price raced 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price has been on fire on Wednesday and rocketed 21% higher. Should you…

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Share Market News

Is this the next large cap stock facing an earnings chop?

| Brendon Lau

The falling housing market isn’t worrying Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) with the property developer brushing aside concerns. But this won't…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Energy shares smashed after oil prices tumble lower on Saudi plans

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have tumbled lower after oil prices sank…

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Share Fallers

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares sink lower on disappointing AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has sunk lower on Wednesday following the release of a disappointing AGM update...

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Share Market News

Is WAM making a play to manage Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX:BAF)?

| Tristan Harrison

Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX:BAF) has another interested suitor in WAM.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shows how a profit downgrade can be an upgrade

| Brendon Lau

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has recovered some of Monday's devastating loss as brokers used its profit downgrade…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares will be on watch on Wednesday.…

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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

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) "hidden profit upgrade" sparks a late share price bounce

| Brendon Lau

The share price of global logistics group Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is making a comeback after investors finally worked out…

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Share Market News

Why I'm investing in this industry at the moment

| Tristan Harrison

The funeral industry is an attractive sector to me.

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52-Week Lows

Are these popular ASX shares too cheap to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four surging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is one of three sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is one of three at the small end of the market on the rise…

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Share Market News

This major retailer is now suffering from the housing market and AUD decline

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) is facing trouble on two sides.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are one of three that leading brokers have tipped as sells...

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Share Gainers

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares rocket higher on $4.1 billion takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has been a big mover on Tuesday after receiving another takeover. Will it go…

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Share Gainers

Why this exciting tech share zoomed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price has zoomed higher on Tuesday after advising of a strong first quarter. Should you…

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap share tumbled 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The weakening housing market is taking its toll on the McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) share price...

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Share Market News

How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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Share Market News

Woolworths cracks down on infant formula sales: Should A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) be concerned?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has cracked down on infant formula sales. Should A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shareholders be concerned?

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