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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to return to form today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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BNPL shares

What's happening with Zip shares on their first day back aboard the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong eight month run, Zip shares are once again part of the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are surging amid today's market meltdown

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares despite the wider market meltdown. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Immutep, Insignia, and Perenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Broker Notes

'Oversold': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at attractive levels right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies look attractive after being sharply sold, analysts say.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend share down 31% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend stock is very compelling to me.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

The ASX bosses getting richer on the back of soaring ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These founders and CEOs made money hand over fist last financial year...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise ~20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares were strongest amid a volatile week during which the ASX 200 set a new record.

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Broker Notes

Which beaten down ASX 200 share did Goldman Sachs just upgrade to a buy rating?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become more bullish on this stock following last week's update.

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Best Shares

The best ASX shares to invest $1,000 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that putting your money into these stocks could be a smart move.

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Share Market News

4 ASX ETFs to buy for FY25 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs be top options for investors looking for long term picks?

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the prospects of these stocks.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Generally speaking, there is optimism among the experts for both shares and property in FY25.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy before earnings season

| Motley Fool Staff

It's almost time to take a look at the books!

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a horrible end to its trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares brokers tip for significant outperformance in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect some significant outperformance from these three ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares still fundamentally expensive now?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares still look expensive, but the growth is there...

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Australian Ethical, Lifestyle Communities, and Regis Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling heavily with the market. But why?

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Technology Shares

Should we be worried about a Nasdaq stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sell-off has seen the Nasdaq plunge 3.4% in two days. Now what?

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Domino's, DroneShield, and Universal Store shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling today. Why are these rising?

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Dividend Investing

One ASX dividend machine I'd buy over Fortescue shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, growth can be better than a high yield.

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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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Opinions

Why I'm still super excited about Guzman y Gomez shares

| Tristan Harrison

GYG is an exciting prospect in my opinion.

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Share Fallers

Down 26% in 5 days, why is this ASX 200 real estate stock crashing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are displeased with the latest announcement from the ASX 200 real estate stock.

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Opinions

After a 25% crash, is this ASX 200 stock in deep value territory?

| Mitchell Lawler

This $13 billion company has been kicked the curb. It might be worth inspecting.

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Opinions

ASX investors: 1 top stock primed for performance

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is tapping into technology advances to boost its capabilities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a high? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why high interest rates are seeing investors flock to these ASX ETFs

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates likely at or near their peak, investors are piling into these ASX ETFs. But why?

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