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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 Fallers

Why Arafura, Block, Sayona Mining, and Syrah Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the Brainchip share price tumbling 7% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company's shares are under pressure again. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the Arafura share price crashing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling this rare earths stock on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

How I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could be great options for those funds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre hump day for ASX shares today...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking on a $9 billion outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down ten times more than the broader market today...

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Materials Shares

Why are Arafura shares frozen on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Arafura shares aren’t trading today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price sinks to 52-week low: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this beaten down mining stock is in the buy zone?

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Share Fallers

Why Argosy Minerals, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Ora Banda, Spartan Resources, and TechnologyOne shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are overcoming the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 46% on major news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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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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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just plunge 9%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Flight Centre share price on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to watch while they're still dirt cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you should look out for on the local market today.

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IPOs

ASX rare earths IPO stock crashes 42% on trading debut

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO has been a rough ride for investors...

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Technology Shares

'Signs of rotation' from ASX tech shares to value stocks and cyclicals: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares shone brightly in FY24 but will this trend continue in FY25?

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52-Week Highs

4 popular ASX 200 shares smashing new highs today

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue for these ASX 200 winners.

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Share Market News

Here's when NAB says the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bronwyn Allen

The big four bank has updated its forecast timing for the first interest rate cut.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Ora Banda, Step One, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Dropsuite, Spartan Resources, and Universal Store shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Another day, another all-time high for Wesfarmers shares

| Zach Bristow

The retail conglomerate continues to shine in 2024.

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Capital Raising

BrainChip shares frozen to refill the financial fuel tank

| Mitchell Lawler

This AI company needs another injection of capital.

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Share Market News

2 high-profile ASX 200 transport shares making big news today

| James Mickleboro

Good news is giving these shares a lift this morning. What's happening?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on South32 shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sell-off be a buying opportunity?

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Opinions

Are Goodman or NAB shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these blue chips have been excellent in 2024. Which is the better buy?

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Broker Notes

Why did this top broker just downgrade DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes its shares are fully valued at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares 'less placed' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

Could the supermarket giant's share price be under pressure?

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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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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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