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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

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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Share Gainers

Hazer share price rockets 9% on 'important' hydrogen milestone

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX hydrogen share is making positive steps toward reaching production in 2023.

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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in 2023, the Aristocrat share price just hit a new 52-week high! Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a gamble to invest in this stock at its current price?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 100 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for shareholders of these shares.

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Share Fallers

Brainchip share price plunges 14% to fresh 3-year lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are once again hitting the sell button on Brainchip shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Lithium Energy, Sims, and Tuas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are dropping with the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, KMD, Melbana Energy, and New Hope shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough hump day.

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Transurban share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban shares have hit a bump.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 share is a top buy with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top share according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords director can't stop buying their company's shares!

| Tristan Harrison

This insider is loading up.

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International Stock News

The highs and lows of the Instacart $11 billion IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

Here is a closer look at the latest company to hit the Nasdaq exchange.

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Share Fallers

Core Lithium share price dives to yet another 2-year low

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares kicked off the week with short interest of 8%.

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Share Market News

Here's why New Hope shares are making news again today

| Bronwyn Allen

The coal miner has been hit with demands from a market activist group.

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Share Market News

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank is teaming up with Tesla

| James Mickleboro

CBA appears to see a big opportunity in auto loans for electric vehicle.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just sold off $19 million worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling a concern or not?

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What slowdown? 3 ASX consumer shares ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

The burden of 12 interest rate rises might be weighing heavily, but one expert reckons this trio of consumer-facing businesses…

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Investing Strategies

'Outlook is compelling': 3 All Ords shares to buy now for long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

Ignore the short-term price movements, say ECP analysts, who are backing this trio to the moon.

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Growth Shares

I found the most 'expensive', profitable ASX All Ords share: rip-off or bargain?

| Mitchell Lawler

A single number in isolation can be dangerous to an investor's decision making.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form again. The benchmark index was down 0.5% to 7,196.6 points.…

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Resources Shares

'A very hot subject': Which ASX uranium shares should you jump on right now?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power is back in vogue, and its most common fuel has seen its global price rocket more than 50%…

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Opinions

Who wants to be a millionaire? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tony Yoo

The allure of seven figures drives many investors. Here's an example of a way to grow your nest egg to…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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Share Market News

3 really interesting ASX ETFs you could buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to a range of different companies.

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Share Market News

How low can Appen shares possibly go?

| James Mickleboro

This AI share seems to only know one direction... down.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Genesis Minerals, New Hope, and Tuas shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why are Block, Brainchip, Chalice Mining, and Weebit Nano shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

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

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