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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week on a positive note.

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Financial Shares

Up 43% this month, experts are riding this ASX fintech stock for the long run

| Tony Yoo

It's still down 50% over the past 19 months, so could still prove to be a bargain buy in the…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on this week for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Broker Notes

These are the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very good things about these blue chips. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Investing Strategies

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Tony Yoo

It's not outrageous to think that in a few years' time you could sit back and watch a grand land…

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Growth Shares

5 shares that could be destined for the ASX 200

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these stocks be the ASX blue chips of the future?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 1.16% amid one key piece of economic news that drove strong gains in the top two…

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How to invest

The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top-best performing ASX 200 shares?

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Broker Notes

NIB shares could be going to $8 and beyond: brokers

| James Mickleboro

This private health insurer has been given the thumbs up by a couple of brokers.

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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 Fallers

Why Accent, Car Group, Karoon Energy, and Steadfast shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Graincorp, Nexgen, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Opinions

2 moves I'll make if the stock market plummets tomorrow

| Sebastian Bowen

If the markets crash any time soon, I've got a plan.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is soaring after brokers ponder 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see a lot of value in this ASX 200 share following its results.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 300 share is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing trading update is weighing on this share.

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Dividend Investing

With a 7% dividend yield, is it time to buy JB Hi-Fi stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this retailer a bargain?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Can this supermarket giant perform better than its big rival Woolworths? Let's break it down.

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Growth Shares

Could buying Audinate shares at $14 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

A trailblazer in its field, this Sydney ASX company has only just started its potentially lucrative journey.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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Investing Strategies

'A relief rally': 2 ASX shares to buy for a great Christmas

| Tony Yoo

Cooling inflation could mean interest rates stop rising, and that will put downward pressure on bond yields.

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Opinions

3 top ASX shares with high dividend growth to buy in 2023 and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting huge pay rises from these stocks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing finish to this Thursday for ASX investors.

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Opinions

Why I'd invest $10,000 in these 3 ASX stocks before the next market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares might actually go up if there's a market crash...

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, ANZ, Atlantic Lithium, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great time on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX 200 insurance stock just go into a trading halt?

| Bronwyn Allen

This company just announced a capital raise, an acquisition, a trading update, and upgraded guidance for FY24.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Galan Lithium, Graincorp, and Vulcan Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I'm getting ready for a stock market rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing means always planning ahead...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors take the latest Aussie jobs data in stride

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment figures this morning.

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Share Market News

What is the 2024 outlook for the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Australia be the lucky country again in 2024?

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Travel Shares

GUILTY: Qantas shares plunge after criminal conviction

| Tony Yoo

A health and safety representative was sacked after he asked for better protection for staff cleaning planes from China.

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Share Market News

These ASX All Ords shares are making big moves in opposite directions on news

| James Mickleboro

What's sending these shares higher and lower on Thursday?

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Opinions

If I were 18 again, here's how I'd invest in ASX shares to reduce future financial stress

| Tristan Harrison

Investing is a marathon not a sprint.

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Opinions

Lake Resources shares: Is the bottom here yet?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a treacherous journey for this lithium company. Time to be greedy when others are fearful?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Despite consumers focusing their spending on essentials, the Fresh Food People are not lighting the world on fire.

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Cheap Shares

From bear to bull: The ASX stocks that could be set to bounce back the strongest

| Tony Yoo

There are a bunch of quality companies trading for cheap at the moment. Here are the ones most likely to…

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Investing Strategies

How much do you need to invest in ASX shares to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tony Yoo

Fancy just laying back on the banana lounge while money pours into your bank account? So do I.

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