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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

Why are US shares doing so much better than ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 has risen 11.75% while ASX 200 shares have risen 1.32%.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had to endure yet another day of selling this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Meteoric Resources, Novonix, and ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about these shares today?

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Share Market News

Why Brainchip, Evolution, Fonterra, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for shareholders of these ASX shares.

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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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Share Market News

Why surging bond yields are dragging the ASX 200 lower

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds are singing their siren song as interest rates look to be higher for longer.

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52-Week Lows

The Sayona Mining share price just keeps on falling. Is it a buy yet?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share has reset its 52-week low yet again on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why Endeavour shares are making headlines on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish wants a seat on the board to drive a "much-needed turnaround".

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles amid mixed CPI data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hedging their bets on the heels of the latest CPI data.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Star share price crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Star has raised a huge sum of money. But how much and why?

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Opinions

ASX wealth: How I'd aim to turn $50,000 into $500,000 for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d try to build my portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Qantas shares now that they're cheap?

| Tony Yoo

The besieged airline has seen its stock price plummet 23% since late July.

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Share Fallers

Down 8% this month, is it time to buy the dip on Goodman shares?

| Tony Yoo

The industrial property manager has always been popular for its association with e-commerce. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Materials Shares

'Significant upside': The cheap ASX lithium stock with massive potential

| Tony Yoo

If you believe battery demand will push upwards from the global transition to net zero, these shares might be worth…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another red day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

20% a year? 3 ASX growth shares that doubled in 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Here are some examples of how ordinary punters can hit the jackpot through diligent research.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Bannerman, Clover, Polynovo, and Pro Medicus shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Tuesday. Here's why they are rising.

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Share Fallers

Why Botanix, Nick Scali, Resolute, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium prices are pushing this ETF to new heights.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why the bank is in hot water on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Federal Court hands down a massive penalty to the major bank for misleading customers.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares today?

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Broker Notes

'Preferred play': J.P. Morgan names 2 ASX energy shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's find out why this top broker is backing these two ASX energy shares over the rest.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 15% on successful battery grade lithium production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock is attracting plenty of investor interest today.

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Dividend Investing

Why it could be time to buy Amcor shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

This business is packing some good dividends for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend income in a recession: I'd buy these 3 sturdy ASX All Ords shares

| Tony Yoo

If regular distributions provide you comfort during tough economic times, this trio of stocks might just be for you.

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Opinions

How I'd invest in ASX shares to combat the risk of sticky inflation

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are passing on price rises effectively.

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Resources Shares

Down 52% in a month, is this ASX 200 mining stock ripe for takeover?

| Tony Yoo

This stock is going for half price, so will one of the big boys present investors with a Godfather offer?

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Opinions

The Elders share price just hit a 52-week low, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should this agribusiness be seen as an opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

9% yield: 2 ASX shares to buy with 'attractive dividends'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are handing out income like it's going out of fashion, but experts say they also have strong future…

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Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 shares to jump on while they're cheap now

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' Jed Richards believes it's time to buy these stocks, now that they're heavily discounted.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally broke its losing streak today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Australian Vanadium share price starting the week on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX vanadium shares seem set to become one soon.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price: Could we be nearing a change of tides?

| Sebastian Bowen

After an awful run, are CSL shares now cheap enough to buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Imugene, Polynovo, and TechnologyOne shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Qantas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Opinions

Should I buy ASX shares now, or wait for a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a crash the best time to invest?

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