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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

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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How to invest

Beginner investors: I suggest you start with these 2 ASX dividend powerhouses for decades of income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are perfect for any beginner investor...

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Opinions

3 cheap ASX passive income shares I'd buy to target $1,000 a month

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here's my list of 3 cheap ASX shares to invest in for additional passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors today? Let's find out.

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Gold

How these three ASX gold stocks soared above the rest in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX gold shares flying higher in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for ASX investors today.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, EML, Immutep, and Lendlease shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, MacMahon, Strike Energy, and WiseTech shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 2 top ASX growth shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks I’m bullish about.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to benefit from anticipated power shortages

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think could benefit from this global trend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Opinions

Can Wesfarmers shares keep beating the ASX 200 index?

| Kate Lee, CFA

The Wesfarmers share price rose 32% in the past year.

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Broker Notes

What this expert predicts will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

These sectors could be the ones to watch, according to one expert.

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Best Shares

Leaders and laggards of the ASX market sectors in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 ASX market sector rose by more than 30% and we reveal the top 5 stocks within the…

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Bell Potter thinks this is the stock to buy.

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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

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to kick off FY25 with some new investments?

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Share Fallers

These were the five worst ASX 200 shares to own in FY24

| James Mickleboro

The last financial year was not kind to these stocks.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.67% gain last week.

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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 Gainers

The best three ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares soaring in FY 2024. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Big returns and buy ratings. That's what Bell Potter is saying about these shares.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in June. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates after last week's inflation data

| James Mickleboro

Have rate cut expectations changed after last week's hotter than expected inflation reading?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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52-Week Highs

9 ASX 200 shares finishing FY24 on a 52-week high

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is in the green on the final trading day of FY24.

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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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Healthcare Shares

'Obvious buying opportunity': Top broker says beaten-up ASX All Ords stock has 253% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilsons analysts say the market has misread top-line medical trial results released this week.

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Share Fallers

These were 3 of the worst-performing ASX 200 stocks in June. Time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

The three ASX 200 stocks came under heavy selling pressure in June. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, IAG, Mirvac, and Suncorp shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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IPOs

What percentage of GYG shares are owned by the company founders?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's founders have done well from the company's IPO...

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Share Fallers

Why Abacus, Bannerman Energy, Immutep, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 300 uranium stock sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this high-flying stock today? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares higher on 'significant' $4.9b Suncorp Bank acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is a step closer to sealing its deal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A solid finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares to buy if interest rates rise (and which to avoid)

| Tristan Harrison

There is a growing danger of interest rates rising in Australia.

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