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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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Opinions

2 top ASX 200 passive income stocks I'd buy now to boost my retirement

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX 200 dividend stocks could continue to deliver market-beating passive income.

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Opinions

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

I think two picks look capable of producing major gains.

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Opinions

2 ASX companies dominating their niches

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think are punching above their weight in the global market.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could generate mouth-watering returns for investors.

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Gold

As ASX gold stocks cool off, here are 2 to buy when the price is right

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish reveals 2 gold shares to watch amid the sell-off.

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Opinions

'Attractive entry point': Fundie says buy these ASX 200 shares now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be too good to miss.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will today be a better day for Aussie investors?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the stock market this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares raised to 'strong buy' status in May

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts say these are 3 of the best new buying opportunities in the market today.

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ETFs

iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) inks all-time ASX high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this ETF's new record.

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Share Market News

Did you catch the latest rumour about Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this Wesfarmers division set to be offloaded?

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Opinions

4 top ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

You don’t have to stick to ASX 200 tech stocks to tap into the booming AI growth, according to this…

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Opinions

Are these beaten-up ASX shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m seeing value in these two stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 200 stock is being bought up by this multi-billion-dollar fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

At least 3 fund managers have bought stakes in this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share this year.

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ETFs

3 popular ASX ETFs smashing record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ETFs?

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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 Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Northern Star, Peninsula Energy, and Service Stream shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arizona Lithium, Bapcor, Race Oncology, and Tower shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly on Tuesday.

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Opinions

ASX 200 shares vs. property: AMP reveals predictions for 2024 growth

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver reveals his price growth predictions for both asset classes this year.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX large-cap stocks that look cheap right now

| Zach Bristow

Valuations are still compressed for these companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share just rocketed 15% on a $1.8 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up this ASX 200 share following confirmation of a takeover offer.

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Opinions

This low-profile $7.8 billion ASX share has risen 70% in 6 months. I'd still buy it!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has rocketed upwards. I think it can climb even higher.

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Share Gainers

Why the DroneShield share price is up 35% in a month

| Rhys Brock

The DroneShield share price has been skyrocketing recently. Could it go even higher?

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Share Fallers

Can the Appen share price recover amid AI mania?

| Rhys Brock

Once an ASX tech darling, Appen has fallen on hard times in recent years. Can it capitalise on the AI…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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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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Growth Shares

This ASX 200 share still looks cheap to me. But don't just take my word for it!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the earnings growth outlook for this stock.

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Broker Notes

Is it time to cash in these 2 ASX large-cap stocks?

| Zach Bristow

Go big or go home? Experts weigh in on the verdict.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks Warren Buffett could buy today

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think these ASX stocks could match Warren Buffett's selection criteria.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Friday

| Zach Bristow

These three stocks were on fire on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a great finish to the trading week this Friday.

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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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in June

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have smashed the benchmark returns in the first week of June. But how?

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Novonix, PYC, and Regis Resources share are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares rally amid claims of green tech theft

| Zach Bristow

The miner has made allegations of intellectual property theft involving its green iron technology.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Life360, Viva Leisure, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

'Better outlook': Goldman just upgraded this ASX tech share

| Zach Bristow

Resilience and defensive revenues were themes behind the upgrade.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares with high insider ownership

| Kate Lee, CFA

The boards of these companies have skin in the game.

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