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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 Gainers

Why De Grey, Lake Resources, Santos, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Opinions

I think these two cheap ASX shares are too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

I’m loving the look of these two stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why has the BrainChip share price surged 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares are surging today, but it's not clear why...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 100 share can rise ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are tipping some big returns from this language testing and student placement company's shares.

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Opinions

I'm backing these 2 undervalued ASX growth shares to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

It seems like a great time to invest in compelling companies.

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Opinions

Why I'd be willing to bet on this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is growing in a number of compelling ways.

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Opinions

Why I just invested my tax refund in this ASX 300 share

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock will be a solid long-term choice.

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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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Investing Strategies

'Powerful trend': The ASX stock cashing in from customers who don't care about interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Here's a company that has clients whose spending power has not diminished from rising mortgage repayments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price too expensive at $51?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers undervalued or overvalued?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 lost ground this week, with the best performing sector being the one that fell the least.

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Pexa share price diving 8% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are digesting this week's news that Pexa will acquire a similar business in the UK.

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Opinions

Is it time to consider buying Zip stock in October?

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip is having a hard time winning over investors lately. Yet, those within the company are loading up.

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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 Gainers

Why Dimerix, Evolution, GQG, and Steadfast shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, Magellan, and Pexa shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Energy Shares

This ASX lithium share just hit a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors being too pessimistic about lithium?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX 300 healthcare share can rise 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is feeling exceptionally bullish on this share.

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in a year, this Aussie tech stock still has legs

| Tony Yoo

QVG analysts reckon this telco has more tailwinds to ride, despite already bringing high returns to investors over the past…

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Share Market News

Here's my favourite ASX 200 bank stock for October

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for a couple of key reasons.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price up 18% this year, but broker warns of industry risk in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the new risk coming for insurance companies?

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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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Investing Strategies

Here's why I'm buying ASX shares right now for a 2024 stock market rally

| Tony Yoo

Are you going to be left behind, or are you going to put yourself in a position to cash in…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally gave investors a break today with a healthy rise.

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Broker Notes

Core Lithium share price dives in a poor day for ASX lithium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it time to buy Core Lithium shares?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Online shopping and pharmaceuticals are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Karoon, Mineral Resources, and Pexa shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans is forecasting 22% downside for the Fortescue share price

| Bronwyn Allen

Why is this broker predicting a fall for the ASX 200 mining share?

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, SRG, Strike Energy, and Tietto shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

these ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why did the IGO share price just sink to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

IGO shares are on a downward trajectory. What's going on?

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Opinions

I doubled down on this unloved ASX All Ords share post-earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Water the flowers, cut the weeds. This outstanding company was in full bloom in FY23.

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Industrials Shares

Novonix share price soaring 2% after market update

| Tony Yoo

The battery materials and technology maker reckons it's on the way to profitability.

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Materials Shares

Down 15% in a month, should I buy the dip on Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to miss?

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Opinions

Soul Pattinson shares are my favourite long-term pick for strong ASX dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It pays dividends to own this stock.

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Opinions

Why I just invested $6,000 into the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

The opportunities were too good to ignore this week.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Gaming and travel are on the menu for analysts at Morgans this month.

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Opinions

Is it safe to buy ASX shares today? Here are 2 better questions to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing starts with asking the right questions.

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