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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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing after receving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium takeover offer has been tabled.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 4 ASX 300 shares, say top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts have upgraded their ratings on these four ASX 300 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Delta Lithium, Flight Centre, and Karoon Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares missing out on the good times on Wednesday?

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Nufarm, Pilbara Minerals, and Seek shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Meet the five ASX 200 shares that have just clocked new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a fine day on the market for these companies.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking day on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is flying higher today.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has Goldman Sachs just upgraded CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could be in the buy zone according to a leading broker.

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Opinions

2 ASX small-cap shares I think could make huge returns by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

Small technology businesses could be a great place to hunt.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares with 'potential for earnings upgrades'

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has picked out two stocks that could keep impressing.

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Broker Notes

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Australian shares are down substantially from earlier in the year. That's why experts say there are plenty of bargains right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for another great day on Wednesday.

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Cheap Shares

50% down this year: Why it's time to buy this ASX stock

| Tony Yoo

This beaten-up fintech is due for a turnaround, say Forager Funds and other analysts.

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Broker Notes

Down 26% in the past 6 months, is Pilbara Minerals stock a buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the darlings of the lithium sector, is now the time buy Pilbara Minerals?

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Opinions

Down 33%, this could be the ASX 200's best value stock

| Mitchell Lawler

Value investors could overlook this opportunity if they focus solely on the earnings multiple.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to fine form this Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

3 insanely cheap dividend stocks to buy on the ASX right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a great time to look at these cash flow kings.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Catapult, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why NAB, OFX, Origin, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a 2-year high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have just hit levels last seen in 2021.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 139% on 'another great intercept'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported on some very promising drill results today.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for a lifelong second income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after a second income, ASX shares are one of the best places to look.

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Share Gainers

The Avita Medical share price just leapt 17%! What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Avita Medical shares are now up a whopping 110% in 2023.

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Broker Notes

CSL share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the latest 12-month share price targets for CSL.

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Opinions

3 remarkably cheap ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to go bargain shopping.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy today and hold for the next 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy quality ASX shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

27% slide, but this ASX 200 stock has 3 catalysts coming

| Tony Yoo

Even market darlings can see their share price stall or plunge. One expert reckons this example is a buying opportunity.

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Share Fallers

Down 22%, this ASX 200 stock will return to form next year

| Tony Yoo

LSN Emerging Companies has revealed two of its favourite shares at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

'Low-risk earnings growth': 3 ASX shares to buy for cheap now

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these beaten-up stocks are set for a major revival.

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Resources Shares

92% upside: The ASX lithium stock multiple experts are keen on right now

| Tony Yoo

These shares are down 47% in just 4 months, but that simply makes them a bargain buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't the start to the trading week ASX investors were hoping for today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles shares could provide investors with an 18% return over the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Citi.

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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 Gainers

Why Boral, Elders, Fleetpartners, and NIB shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Macquarie, TPG, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Which would I buy: Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) or ASX tech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a tough choice: ASX tech shares or the Nasdaq...

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52-Week Highs

Pro Medicus share price eclipses 52-week high on fresh $20 million contract

| Tristan Harrison

It’s yet another win for the ASX healthcare company.

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Materials Shares

Why is this tiny ASX lithium stock launching 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are again sending this ASX lithium stock soaring today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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