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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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Share Gainers

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares rocket higher despite daigou crackdown

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has rebounded from its selloff with a bang on Friday. Here's what…

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Why the LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has surged higher today after releasing its quarterly update. Should you invest?

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and two others this week. Here's what you need to…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Domain Holdings Australia Limited (ASX:DHG) reports slow start to FY19

| Tristan Harrison

Domain Holdings Australia Limited (ASX:DHG) is having a tough time.

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG), and WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) shares will be on watch on Friday.…

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Why cash is the best asset for days like today

| Tristan Harrison

Cash is worth the most on days like today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday.

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3 things to watch out for this AGM season

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the things to look out for during AGM season.

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Top broker warns housing market to suffer worst drop since 1980s

| Brendon Lau

As though there isn’t enough bad news on the market today – Morgan Stanley has revised down its housing market…

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Share Gainers

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares rise on quarterly update and broker buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price has avoided the selloff and pushed higher thanks to its quarterly update and a…

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) is surging higher today

| Gregory Burke

Gold miners like Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) have surged higher today despite a market meltdown that has the ASX200…

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Share Gainers

Why the share price of Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) is shooting higher today when the market is crumbling

| Brendon Lau

This is a sight you don’t see every day! The share price of embattled Amcor Limited (ASX: AMC) is outperforming…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) share price is one of four climbing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX shares have been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is one of four being smashed on the ASX on Thursday. Here's why...

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These 3 ASX small cap shares have stormed higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Is this one of the most underappreciated stocks on the S&P/ASX 200?

| Brendon Lau

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the rare bright spots on our market today as investors wonder…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares growing quickly in the UK

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are growing well overseas.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares crushed: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been crushed: Is this a buying opportunity or should you buy…

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Share Market News

3 reasons I don't hold shares in our major airlines

| Gregory Burke

As much as I’d love to own shares in Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Fallers

ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) shares slide lower despite strong obstructive sleep apnoea study results

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price has dropped lower despite the release of positive results from its obstructive sleep…

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Share Gainers

Why MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) shares have rocketed 27% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Cannabis company MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) has outperformed the market today with a massive 27.5% push higher...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

2 tech ETFs that look much more attractive this morning

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 tech ETFs are better value today.

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Share Fallers

What you need to know to survive the ASX market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

Our market is facing an inflection point with the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) index likely to test a psychologically…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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2 shares I'm looking to buy in this crash

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 shares are high on my watchlist.

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Meltdown: S&P/ASX 200 expected to crash lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares could come under pressure today after there…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) will be on…

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Share Market News

Top broker says Coles sales growth to outperform Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) by 60%

| Brendon Lau

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is seen to be the better operator than Coles but Credit Suisse believes the Wesfarmers…

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Buy, hold, sell: Altium (ASX:ALU), BHP (ASX:BHP) and NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ)

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are up for consideration this week.

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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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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) hit with class action: Should you sell your shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you sell your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares after it was hit with a class action?

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares were flying higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price was flying higher on Wednesday after management provided a positive trading update...

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) lowers house price expectations again

| Tristan Harrison

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) thinks house prices could go lower than what it thought.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is one of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Do all these takeovers signal the end of this bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of takeover offers flying around at the moment.

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Can emerging energy player Genesis Energy Ltd (ASX:GNE) vie with the big guns?

| Carin Pickworth

Genesis Energy Ltd (ASX: GNE) aims to become the first choice in energy management for customers.

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Eden Innovations Ltd (ASX:EDE) share price is one of three on the rise at the small end of the…

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A surprising new threat to the ASX that's bigger than a global trade war

| Brendon Lau

We may not need to be that concerned about a global trade war as there is an emerging risk that…

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