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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

Xero share price hits another 52-week high: Too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech stock close to peaking yet?

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price dips amid $370m NZ investment

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths brand is coming to New Zealand

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these three lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Share Market News

Leo Lithium shares halted ahead of major government announcement

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share won't be roaring on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Syrah Resources share price tumbling 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This graphite producer is battling tough trading conditions.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the red amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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Value Investing

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX value shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to talk about three different ideas that could be great value.

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Broker Notes

Lithium and drones: Broker says buy these hot ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is saying good things about these shares from very different sides of the market.

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Broker Notes

'Strong value': The ASX share at near all-time low but now ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

This stock has plunged 85% since 2019. Are you gutsy enough to take a chance, as one expert has suggested?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 giant with 'the best risk-reward proposition' in the mining sector right now

| Tony Yoo

This resources monolith, believe it or not, is heading in the right direction in the ESG race.

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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mixed bag for the ASX 200 Index this Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEOs are the highest paid

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to CEO pay, size doesn't seem to matter.

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Share Gainers

Why Droneshield, MMA, Whispir, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Endeavour, IGO, and Vulcan Steel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares using AI to help supercharge profits

| Tristan Harrison

Artificial intelligence could be the next trend to boost businesses.

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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 Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy that could benefit strongly from the Internet of Things trend

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are tapping into the growth of technology in homes and businesses.

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Share Market News

3 reasons to buy founder-led ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Founders being involved could be a winning factor for some stocks.

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Broker Notes

Endeavour shares sink 8% to 52-week low: Are they now dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Endeavour shares are trading at a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

2 ASX small cap shares that could be ready to outperform: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two small companies may have big potential.

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Opinions

Here are 2 ASX finds I'd buy to double my money in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investment picks can significantly outperform over the next few years.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive portfolio': 2 ASX shares to buy while the economy is down

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while pessimism bounds, say experts, as they could rocket when consumer sentiment eventually turns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to run out of steam on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Let's take a look at the most important events for the stock market coming in the next few days.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

How to buy ASX small-cap shares and still be able to sleep at night

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some things to keep in mind when investing in small stocks.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX insurance shares a buy amid rising premiums?

| Bronwyn Allen

Insurers have pricing power and are reportedly raising premiums by 10% to 20%.

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Investing Strategies

Why bother picking stocks? Why not just invest everything in index funds?

| Tony Yoo

Professionals and amateur investors alike have trouble beating the market. So why is anyone putting together their own portfolio?

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Broker Notes

Experts tip huge returns from these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to consider an investment in these stocks.

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Financial Shares

Why did Netwealth shares tumble 9% today following its record quarter?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has cut its 12-month price target on Netwealth shares to $14.40.

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, Global Lithium, Mesoblast, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

These ASX tech shares are blowing the index out of the water today

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares are enjoying twice the gains of the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why Melbana Energy, Netwealth, Smartpay, and Tyro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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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

5 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have just given their tick of approval to these five ASX All Ords shares.

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Materials Shares

Up 735% in a year, here's why this ASX lithium share is charging higher again today

| Bernd Struben

This ASX lithium share has had a dream year, and it’s still going strong.

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Share Market News

'Long-term moat': Why 4 top brokers say Treasury Wine shares are a buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers appear to believe this beaten down share is in the bargain bin.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks 'that should perform regardless of economic conditions'

| Bronwyn Allen

One of Australia's largest privately owned fund managers says there is slower economic growth ahead.

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