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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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Technology Shares

'Real evidence': 2 AI shares to buy from the ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Do you want a piece of the artificial intelligence action? Here's a pair of stocks this expert recommends considering.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the biggest developments in the coming days that could impact your stock portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for the ASX 200 index.

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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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Bank Shares

Why Bank of Queensland shares could be exposed to a disadvantage

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a note discussing regional banks.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that turned $100,000 into $1 million in 10 years or less

| Tony Yoo

Choose quality stocks representing companies with rapidly growing market share, and your millionaire dreams could come true.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share just dropped below $1 for the first time in 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner has lost 34% of its value in the year to date.

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Share Market News

Over the doom and gloom? Here's why this distinguished economist is forecasting share price gains by the end of 2023

| Bernd Struben

This prominent economist isn’t buying into the negative news cycle, instead forecasting share price gains by the end of 2023.

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Nufarm, Pilbara Minerals, and Symbio shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Brickworks, Resolute, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price is down 15% this week. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been hitting the sell button on this leading ASX 200 BNPL share.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's the next takeover it might be chewing on

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest acquisition that Wesfarmers may be hunting for.

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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 Market News

Why is the ASX 200 finishing the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

Skittish investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply lower on Friday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa share price ripens 8% after accepting lower offer

| James Mickleboro

Costa looks set to be taken private after accepting a takeover approach.

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Share Market News

Why are News Corp shares in the spotlight on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news has come out of News Corp on Friday.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy if I were starting from scratch at age 50

| Tristan Harrison

There’s still plenty of time to build a solid portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another day to forget for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

'Substantially below our estimate': Guess which ASX 200 stock AustralianSuper just topped up on

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's biggest super fund just upped its stake in an ASX 200 stock that is subject to an agreed takeover…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This week is turning into a bloodbath for ASX shares.

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Record Lows

Endeavour share price sinks to new all-time low amid ACCC blow

| Mitchell Lawler

Endeavour might need to rejig this acquisition. Here's why the ACCC is initially not fond of a Rye Hotel takeover.

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Share Fallers

Sayona Mining share price dives 11% as sell-off continues

| Bronwyn Allen

Sayona Mining was the biggest faller of the ASX 200 today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX biotech stock explode 36% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX nano-cap healthcare share has leapt 47% in just a week.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in September.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Aussie Broadband share price smashed 4 new 52-week highs in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This telco can't stop climbing. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Deterra Royalties, Fonterra, and South32 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are sinking into the red on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, IGO, Sayona Mining, and Transurban shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Thursday.

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Opinions

Here's why I added Resmed shares to my portfolio last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Fear is consuming the Resmed share price. I've decided to take action while the market is panicking.

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Materials Shares

Why is the IGO share price being hit so hard today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a tough day for ASX lithium shares today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 Index: Here are my 3 top predictions for 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

2024 could be a positive year for ASX shares, if history is to go by.

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Broker Notes

2 All Ords mining stocks just upgraded by Morgan Stanley

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has slapped overweight ratings on these miners today.

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Opinions

Here's how I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this investment could shine for investors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Transurban share price cracks following ACCC verdict on Horizon stake

| Mitchell Lawler

The toll road operator has become a victim of its own success.

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Share Market News

The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates on hold. So why is the ASX 200 slumping?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the Fed holding interest rates steady, US and Aussie investors are feeling jittery.

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Share Market News

Why Westpac shares are a best idea for this broker

| James Mickleboro

One broker is still a big fan of this banking giant.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 stocks with absolutely no debt

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have excellent strength when it comes to their balance sheets.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another red day for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are in the buy zone.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had its third red day in a row.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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