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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Could Bubs Australia Ltd be the next The A2 Milk Company Ltd?

| Rhys Brock

Organic infant formula company Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) could be set to be the next The A2 Milk Company Ltd…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three named by leading brokers as the ones to buy this week...

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Share Market News

This small cap profited big time from the drought in its June 2018 result

| Tristan Harrison

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) had a strong half year.

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Share Fallers

This small cap tech share just grew its annualised recurring revenue by 275%

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has edged lower after releasing its full year results this morning. Should you buy…

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Share Market News

These are the most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) have been tipped…

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Capital Raising

Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Share Market News

Earnings season week five preview

| James Mickleboro

Results are due from Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) will be on…

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Share Gainers

This top broker is tipping an earnings beat for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) looks well placed to keep outperforming over the next few months as the chance of it…

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3 results you might have missed on Friday

| James Mickleboro

You might have seen the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) result, but did you see these three?

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and two others this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap share zoomed 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price zoomed higher on Friday after releasing a solid full year result. Should you invest?

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Record Highs

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares hit an all-time high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been tipped to hit $27.15 in 12 months by one leading…

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Share Market News

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) reports revenue growth of 26%

| Tristan Harrison

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) reports large revenue growth in FY18.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) share price looks poised to re-test its 5-year lows

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) is getting slugged after the bank reported much weaker than expected…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares sink lower on weak full year results

| James Mickleboro

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price tumbled lower after releasing a disappointing full year result on Friday. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares after its solid results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares after its solid normalised profit result?

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52-Week Highs

Why I think Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price is heading higher

| Brendon Lau

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is among the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) on news of a…

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Share Fallers

Results in: Are Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price sank over 21% lower this morning after the release of its full…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three named by brokers as buys today. Here's what you need to…

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Share Gainers

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares rocket 14% higher on solid results

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has rocketed 14% higher to $1.20 following the release of its full…

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Share Market News

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) reports more FUM and outperformance in FY18

| Tristan Harrison

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) has reported its FY18 result.

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⏸️ Investing

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price up following results

| Steve Holland

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) share price continues to recover ground on the back of results…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) will be on…

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Share Market News

Why this could be the best LIC on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX: NSC) is, perhaps, the flagship listed investment company (LIC) operated by Naos. NAOS Small…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Citigroup: Don't believe the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price hype

| Brendon Lau

The share price of our telcos enjoyed another stellar run today with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) hitting a five-month high.…

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Record Highs

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares have rocketed 29% in just two days

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has been on fire this week. Should you be buying?

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Share Market News

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) delivers on guidance, forecasts flat year

| Tom Richardson

Has the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price bottomed?

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Share Gainers

Why I think shares in South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could go to $4

| Brendon Lau

Today might belong to IT stocks yet again but you shouldn’t overlook “old economy” stocks like diversified miner South32 Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These ASX small cap shares posted strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Impedimed Limited (ASX:IPD) share price is one of three in the small cap space posting strong gains on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares surged to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price surged to an all-time high after upgrading its guidance and…

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Share Gainers

Why the growth surge for this large cap logistics group is only just starting

| Brendon Lau

This stock is one of the best performers o the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) after it posted profits that blew…

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52-Week Highs

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd shares climb on hot hotels growth

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) is doing nicely off the back of the success of its hotels business.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Frowns all round for Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX:PSQ) investors

| Carin Pickworth

Dental centre operator Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX:PSQ) has announced its FY18 NPAT is almost 10% lower than FY17.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have plunged lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is one of four plunging lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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