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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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 Gainers

Why Nufarm, Nuix, Silver Mines, and Webjet shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Why this is one of my favourite ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share has a lot of exciting features.

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Opinions

Alert! These 3 ASX 200 tech shares could soar 184%!

| Samantha Menzies

I think investors should keep an eye on these growth opportunities.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 stock jumping 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

A big loss isn't stopping investors from buying this stock today.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying these ASX shares in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares insiders have been buying this month.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just upgraded its view on this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

How high does this broker expect this stock to rise?

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Share Market News

US stocks will underperform over next decade: Goldman Sachs

| Bronwyn Allen

US stocks are outperforming the ASX 200 in 2025, but the American market's bull run won't last forever, says broker.

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom raises $300m in Institutional Reinvestment Plan

| Laura Stewart

TPG Telecom completed its $300m Institutional Reinvestment Plan, reducing debt and increasing minority ownership.

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Share Market News

SEEK AGM: Key results and FY2026 guidance for investors

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 online classifieds company is set to hold its AGM today.

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Opinions

BHP is a great company, but I think this ASX 200 stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX 200 stock has a lot more going for it…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the market today.

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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top buy-the-dip contenders.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely horrid Tuesday for investors.

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Broker Notes

Brokers say Mesoblast, NAB, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sells

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been hit with sell ratings. But why?

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Share Market News

Why this speculative ASX mining stock could rise 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks this mining stock could be undervalued by the market.

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Broker Notes

Up 57% since April, why this dividend paying ASX All Ords stock is tipped to leap another 25%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords dividend stock in 2026.

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52-Week Lows

Brokers say buy: 3 ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows today

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say this is a buying opportunity.

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Share Market News

Warning! Analysts name 3 ASX 200 stocks to sell today

| Bernd Struben

After a year of outperformance, analysts tip these three ASX 200 stocks as sells. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why James Hardie, Meteoric Resources, Pilbara Minerals, and SKS shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Iperionx, TechnologyOne, and Unico Silver shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares outperform as ASX 200 tumbles to four-month low

| Bronwyn Allen

Several ASX lithium shares have hit new 52-week highs amid the broader market tumbling to a four-month low.

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Share Market News

These were the 10 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX stocks were in focus last week.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares offer 'significant upside'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares could be heading higher from here according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think BHP shares are worth today?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s Macquarie's take on BHP shares following the UK court’s Brazilian dam collapse ruling.

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Share Market News

Emerald Resources secures permits for Memot and Okvau gold projects

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources secures key permits for its Cambodian gold projects, setting the stage for further growth.

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Share Market News

BlueScope Steel AGM: 1H FY26 earnings guidance and key trading updates confirmed

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope confirms 1H FY26 EBIT guidance at its AGM, with updates across Australia, North America, and Asia.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare holds AGM after another strong year

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare lifts profit, boosts dividend, and targets long-term growth after another strong year.

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Broker Notes

Elders shares tipped to climb 11% higher, outlook revised: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts at Macquarie expect more growth ahead.

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom provides Triple Zero update and investor plan progress

| Laura Stewart

TPG Telecom delivers an update on a Triple Zero incident and outlines strong progress on its institutional Reinvestment Plan for…

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 25% and pay a fully franked 5.8% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which share is getting a big thumbs up from analysts at Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy lifts sales and cuts costs in October 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered increased sales volumes and improved generation efficiency, highlighting ongoing growth in its monthly operating report.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $500 into ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share looks like an unmissable buy right now…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX surprisingly managed to rise this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: APA Group, Macquarie, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 2 ASX All Ords stocks set to benefit and 1 likely to suffer following their upcoming AGMs

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects very different market reactions following the upcoming AGMs for these ASX All Ords stocks.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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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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