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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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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares that could be the next Telix Pharmaceuticals

| Bernd Struben

These ASX biotech shares could become the next Telix Pharmaceuticals. But how?

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Share Market News

European Central Bank cuts interest rates. What does it mean for ASX investors?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be hoping the RBA is paying attention to the ECB.

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Share Market News

Time to pounce? 1 phenomenal ASX stock that hasn't been this cheap in a while

| Zach Bristow

Now might be the time to look at the Telco giant.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks released very different updates this week but share one thing in common - the brokers thinks they are…

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ETFs

The ultimate ASX stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this all-in-one stock is a great fit for every investor's portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 37% in a year AND pays an 11% dividend yield!

| Bernd Struben

Investors who snapped up this ASX All Ords stock a year ago will be sitting pretty today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic Thursday for ASX shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy the 3 highest-yielding dividend shares in the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the highest-yielding dividend shares on the ASX worth buying today?

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52-Week Lows

Core Lithium share price dives another 12%. How low can it go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium has been playing a game of limbo with investors in 2024...

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IPOs

Life 360 shares halted ahead of Nasdaq IPO

| Kate Lee, CFA

Life360 requested a trading halt today as it prepares for an announcement.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just rerated by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just changed their views on these three ASX 300 shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Genesis Minerals, Lovisa, Northern Star, and SRG Global shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, IDP Education, Seek, and Skycity shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Economy

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hoping the RBA will follow the Bank of Canada and cut interest rates. But will it?

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Share Fallers

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing 13% and 21% today on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks crashing on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

Why I'd back up the truck on Soul Patts shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is one of the most compelling ASX 200 stocks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another great session for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Investing like billionaire Bill Ackman: 2 ASX stocks ticking all boxes

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing like a legend of the craft isn't as complicated as you might think.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks in June for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options and expect big yields.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were back to buying this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

This high-profile ASX 200 stock is soaring on a $130 million windfall

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are loving what this stock announced this morning...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares just rerated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just amended their forecasts for these three ASX All Ords shares. 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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Record Highs

Unstoppable! CBA share price smashes yet another record high

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are soaring to new record highs again today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Immutep, Liontown, and Xero shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are they falling?

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Share Market News

How the latest GDP data could bring ASX 200 investors interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s GDP data could flag early rate relief for ASX 200 investors. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Generation Development, Graincorp, Seek, and Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Now could be an opportunity to snap up overlooked ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think some stocks could be bargain opportunities right now.

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX shares that could keep on climbing

| James Mickleboro

Could these shares continue their rampant rise? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another poor session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Tax

How to turn your stage 3 tax cuts into $11,396 buying ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you plan to invest your stage three tax cuts in ASX shares?

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares to buy that are near 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these beaten-down shares could be top buys.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to reality for ASX investors this Tuesday with a market drop.

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IPOs

Should you buy shares in Guzman y Gomez when it lists on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman y Gomez's IPO will be a blockbuster ASX event.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 superstar is down 13% in 2 days. Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent this market darling spiralling lower. Is it a bargain or a falling knife?

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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in a year, why this ASX All Ords stock just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords stock has been on fire in recent months.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying these 6 ASX All Ords shares

| James Mickleboro

What have insiders been buying in recent days? Let's find out.

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