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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have given Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) and two other shares sell ratings this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Food Revolution Group Ltd (ASX:FOD) share price is one of three at the small end of the market climbing…

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Share Market News

Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) reports soaring passenger growth in August

| Motley Fool Staff

Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) reveals total passenger growth of 6.3% for August.

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy these market-beaters?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) shares and two others?

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Top broker says Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares are a sell

| James Mickleboro

Should you sell Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares? This top broker thinks you should...

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U.S. Federal Reserve hikes rates: Will the RBA follow suit next week?

| James Mickleboro

The U.S. Federal Reserve has lifted interest rates: Will the RBA follow suit next week?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) will be on watch today.…

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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 Fallers

Why Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares crashed lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price crashed lower again today, extending its year-to-date decline to 53%. Should you buy…

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How I'd invest $10,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

This how I’d invest $10,000 today.

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Share Gainers

Top broker thinks now is the time to buy shares in Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW)

| Brendon Lau

The recent underperformance of Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) may be about to end as Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) Coles…

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Share Gainers

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are up 23% in 3 months: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is up 23% in three months. Is it too late to buy the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) Hancock takeover imminent

| Carin Pickworth

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has added $37 million to her bid for small cap iron ore miner Atlas Iron Limited…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares surge higher on dental launch

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has surged higher on news that it has launched into the dental…

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Share Market News

REIT investors be warned, says broker

| Tristan Harrison

REITs could be in trouble according to Morgan Stanley.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four jumping higher on Wednesday. Here's what you need…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) 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 storming higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price is one of three in the small cap space storming higher on Wednesday.…

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) shares have been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price has been smashed today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) profits hit by Australian drought

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price could come under pressure next week after its profits were hit by the Australian…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are one of three named as buys this week buy top brokers...

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy these hot stocks?

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price is one of three at a 52-week high. Is it too late to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), and Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) will be on watch on…

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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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Brokers name 3 healthcare shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three in the healthcare sector that brokers have named as buys this month...

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Magellan's (ASX:MFG) Hamish Douglass is backing this new $500 million LIC

| Tristan Harrison

A new LIC could be due to hit the ASX boards later this year.

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Capital Raising

Will the share price of embattled Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) bounce following its capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) have gone into a trading halt as it prepares for a capital raise ahead…

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Share Market News

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) may have new plans for its petrol business divestment

| Brendon Lau

Our largest supermarket group Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) may have a new “Plan B” for its petrol business following…

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Share Market News

Why the ASX is getting an economic boost today

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX is being boosted today by economic Federal Government news.

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What will be the next Instagram?

| Carin Pickworth

We might find out soon as Instagram's two co-founders call it quits.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are posting strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price is one of four posting strong gains today. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is one of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are jumping higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Gazal Corporation Limited (ASX:GZL) share price is one of three on the rise at the small end of the…

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) surges as oil hits 4-year high and market braces for US$100 crude

| Brendon Lau

The oil sector is the best performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) this morning but BP warns that…

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Share Fallers

Why Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

Travel shares including Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are tumbling lower today. Is this why?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three rated as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

Are these ASX shares too cheap to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is one of three at a 52-week low. Are they cheap enough to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF) will be on watch…

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Capital Raising

How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

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

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