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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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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is ending the week with a bang! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday. But why?

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes an 'attractive point of entry' has been created.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords share 3 years ago I'd have $35,831 today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending this ASX All Ords share to the moon. But why?

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Broker Notes

Which ASX stocks are on these brokers' bargain hunt list?

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty to choose from.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a strong finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering 920 shares in this ASX 200 gem to aim for $50 a month in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm eyeing off this dividend stock right now for its income potential...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The recovery for the ASX ended today with the markets recording a slight drop.

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac, Myer, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Audinate, Light & Wonder, and RED 5 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Why are investors buying them?

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Broker Notes

Top broker's first rating on Guzman y Gomez shares – buy or sell?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are starting to chime into the investment debate.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock a leading broker just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now is the time to buy this quality company.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7.5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting these shares to provide investors with big yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its recovery today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these stocks from different sides of the market as buys.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested MORE money in ResMed shares last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why this company is now the third-largest holding in my portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed another recovery day on the ASX this Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX All Ords stocks could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these stocks according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares poised to rise 50% by 2025

| Zach Bristow

In a volatile market, these names could outshine next year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, DroneShield, Integrated Research, and Strike Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, DUG Technology, GQG, and Woodside shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX lift again today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in August according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors breathed a sigh of relief this Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The 3 most popular stocks on the ASX today: Do you own them?

| Zach Bristow

Do you hold any of these stocks?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Opinions

2 sold-off ASX stocks I'd buy amid this market chaos

| Tristan Harrison

I’m really excited about the potential and sell-off of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Goodman, Liontown, and NextDC shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

5 ASX retail shares to buy (one with 38% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer discretionary sector is leading the ASX 200 bounce back on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Pro Medicus, Vista, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are continuing to fall on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Nearing a recession? Here are 3 ASX shares I would consider today

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here is a list of three ASX shares that I think are well-positioned.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock rocketing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is coming out of this stock on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy ASX shares amid an impending recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be buying or selling during this volatility?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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