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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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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price hits new 52-week high amid $375m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is offloading another asset as it reshapes its business.

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Share Market News

Should I buy BHP or Rio Tinto shares in April?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to invest in these two mining giants?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX this year

| Tristan Harrison

These three stocks have smashed the All Ords index so far this year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to reality for ASX shares this hump day.

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX investors buy Metcash stock for its 5.7% dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Metcash's current dividend yield.

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Regis Resources, Westgold, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Boss Energy, Cooper Energy, and Ramelius shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time despite the market volatility.

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Share Fallers

Mesoblast share price dumps 10% as excitement simmers on FDA submission

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are taking their feet off the gas as Mesoblast shares take a rest from their recent run.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords insiders selling over $1 million worth of their company shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been cashing in their shares. Here's what you need to know.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that look absurdly cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are trading at big discounts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is rocketing 12% on record production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner reported all-time high quarterly gold production of 86,928 ounces.

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ETFs

3 reasons the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) is still a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

The US stock market has been a great investment.

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Opinions

Would I buy this ASX All Ords stock if it flies the nest for the UK?

| Mitchell Lawler

No time to lounge around. Analysts reckon this Aussie company could voyage to the UK soon.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to help turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Compounding and growth stocks can help you pull off what other people might think is a magic act.

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Opinions

Down 80%, are Core Lithium shares finally worth buying in April?

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm running the ruler over this beleaguered lithium company to see if it might present an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite recording a loss, the ASX 200 still hit a new record today.

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Record Highs

Happy Easter: ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a happy start to April for ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down over 34% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

We can farm good passive income from this stock.

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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 Market News

What the latest US inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hoping for interest rate cuts in 2024 are keeping one eye on the US Fed.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in March

| Bronwyn Allen

There are blue chips and small caps on this list.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Harvey Norman, Orora, and ResMed shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I think will lead the next bull market charge

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look primed for a recovery when the global economy improves.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares could make strong long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks are benefiting from tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Mesoblast, Novonix, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband shares are falling on a big sale today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie Broadband and Superloop saga continues...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 16% to a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very red start to the week.

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Share Market News

How to tap into the record-breaking ASX 200 performance with just one stock

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 started and ended March with record breaking days.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares an ASX bargain buy or overvalued right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers an appealing investment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect as the market reopens following the Easter break.

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Small Cap Shares

My 3 top small-cap ASX shares to buy in April

| Tony Yoo

After a dark period, the little guys are ready to take the fight to the large caps. Here are three…

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Communication Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Telstra stock?

| Tony Yoo

The telco is widely held by retail investors but has disappointed for most of its life. Is a bull run…

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Dividend Investing

Buy 3,500 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $2,400 per year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Investors in Australia have so many excellent dividend payers available, but this is all by design.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers are chock-full of stock ideas this month!

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