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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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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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Is this the best food business on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) reported its FY18 result.

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP), and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) will be on watch…

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) makes large takeover bid for Wealth Defender Equities Ltd (ASX:WDE)

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) has made a large takeover bid for Wealth Defender Equities Ltd (ASX:WDE).

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Why Credit Suisse is still not keen on Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) enjoyed a big rally yesterday on news that the worst may be over.…

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RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX:RUL) share price falls 8% on FY18 report

| Tristan Harrison

The RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX:RUL) share price has fallen substantially after reporting.

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Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) delivers more inertia

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) serves up the same old problems.

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Record Lows

Why Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) shares sank over 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price was smashed today after ASIC released a report in relation to direct…

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3 results you might have missed on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

You've seen the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) results today, but have you seen these three results?

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Share Market News

This small cap just more than doubled its profit in FY18

| Tristan Harrison

Blackwall Ltd (ASX:BWF) just reported a strong FY18 result.

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Share Fallers

Why Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) shares have been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price has been crushed on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are moving ahead of the market today

| Brendon Lau

The ACCC has given Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) approval to bid on WestConnex but its regulatory issues may not be over.…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is one of four climbing higher on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) dose sales fall, takeover nears conclusion

| Carin Pickworth

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) yesterday reported NPAT of $41.5 million.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price is one of three in the small cap space rising higher today. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

3 small-cap healthcare shares I think could be tomorrow's blue chips

| Rhys Brock

Over the last 5 years, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has delivered gains of well over 200% to its long term shareholders,…

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Share Market News

Facebook launches YouTube competitor

| Tristan Harrison

Facebook is launching a YouTube competitor.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) shares are one of three tipped as sells by top brokers this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Will the rally in the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price continue?

| Brendon Lau

The share prices of the big banks jumped yesterday when Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) lifted mortgage rates. Is this the…

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Share Fallers

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares slump on half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has slumped lower following the release of its half year results. Should you…

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Share Fallers

Results: Is Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) better than Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price has edged lower this morning. Should you snap up its shares instead…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom Ltd & Vodafone to rival Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Is there another reason to sell your Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares?

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) will be…

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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 Gainers

Should you buy Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) shares after its strong second half?

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after its improved second half...

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Share Gainers

Which leading miner is expecting fatter profit margins in FY19?

| Brendon Lau

It’s unusual for any company to forecast rising margins during this reporting season, particularly a miner, as rising power and…

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Share Gainers

Why I think Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) will surge towards $9

| Brendon Lau

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) is the best performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index this morning and its outperformance looks…

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3 results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

All eyes were on the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) result today so you might have missed these three results...

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Share Gainers

Xenith IP Group Ltd (ASX:XIP) shares gain on profit report

| Tom Richardson

The Xenith IP Group Ltd (ASX:XIP) share price rose strongly today.

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Share Gainers

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares rocket higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has rocketed higher after releasing its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Suisse is urging investors to sell Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL)

| Brendon Lau

It is a bitter pill to swallow but just as Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) is regaining its market darling status…

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) shares storm higher on U.S. FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price has stormed higher after providing the market with an update on its…

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Why Scottish Pacific Group Ltd (ASX:SCO) is up on its FY18 results

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Scottish Pacific Group Ltd (ASX:SCO) shares are up after the release of strong FY18 results.

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Investors send Experience Co Ltd to the backpackers' bunks

| Tom Richardson

Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) shares could be cheap if management executes on its ambitions.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) shares tumble lower despite explosive profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price has tumbled lower despite delivering stellar earnings growth in FY 2018. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Results in: Should you buy Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price has drifted lower on Wednesday after releasing its results. Should you invest?

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Share Fallers

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares sink lower on soft FY 2019 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has sunk lower today after its strong full year result was overshadowed by…

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