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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to Morgans.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, Graincorp, Novonix, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having particularly strong sessions on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% on big news

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Beach Energy, Champion Iron, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares slid in May, but could now be the time to pounce?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how May played out for the ASX 200 dairy company.

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Share Market News

Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX has been an international laggard in 2023.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it too late to buy Sigma Healthcare shares following this week's 22% surge?

| Bronwyn Allen

The pharmacy operator and supplier had a mega announcement for the market yesterday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 300 shares have opened stronger amid various broker updates today.

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Share Market News

How I'd drip-feed $450 a month into ASX shares to target a million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I would do to become a millionaire.

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Best Shares

Is it too late to buy May's best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the best performers from last month.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys and could be top additions to your portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price have a better month in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for the ASX 200 mining giant this month.

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Broker Notes

The great irony of a greener future, and the 2 ASX energy shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Market Matters team reveals the two stocks to add right now to cash in on energy insecurity.

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Share Gainers

Up 50% in 2023: The ASX share riding the electric vehicle wave

| Tony Yoo

This stock has rocketed so far this year, but it's not too late to jump on board.

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords share fell off a cliff in May, and directors are buying the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Insiders were quick to snap up shares in ASX retailer Universal Store after its recent price plunge.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday after yesterday's selloff.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price surge 12% in May?

| Monica O'Shea

It was certainly not all smooth sailing for the AI hardware developer though.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares having a shocker that you must buy right now

| Tony Yoo

These two businesses still have strong long-term prospects, according to QVG Capital, so now might be the perfect time to…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tumbled on Tuesday as the RBA declared another rate hike.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest RBA interest rate hike has had a big impact on ASX trading volumes today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges on yet another RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

In the RBA’s ongoing inflation fight, governor Philip Lowe noted “the path to achieving a soft landing remains a narrow…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Baby Bunting, Bowen Coking Coal, and EBOS shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling heavily on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Perenti, Sigma Healthcare, and Synlait shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Own Soul Pattinson shares? Here's the latest from the investment portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

It was another promising update of new investments and outperformance.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks that just hit new 52-week lows

| Brooke Cooper

It's been years since the trio were trading for these prices.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price dips amid union stoush

| Monica O'Shea

Unions accuse the airline of 'gaming the system' in using labour-hire companies to pay its staff.

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Share Market News

ASX share price dives 12% today on lowered dividend guidance

| Bernd Struben

The ASX share price is under heavy selling pressure on the back of the company’s investor day presentation.

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Share Market News

Under $4, are South32 shares now the bargain of the century?

| James Mickleboro

Are investors getting a great deal with this mining giant's shares?

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Opinions

Why I'm backing this beaten-up ASX All Ords share for a big 3-year turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs has suffered a huge drop recently. Here’s why I think it’s going to rebound in the medium term.

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Rio Tinto shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it worth scooping up shares in the global mining giant amid falling commodity prices?

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Share Gainers

Not too late to buy: 2 ASX shares going gangbusters right now

| Tony Yoo

Positive cash flow for a tech company and pricing power for a reseller are handy attributes to have in your…

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Broker Notes

'Long term upside': Buy 2 ASX 200 shares to set-and-forget

| Tony Yoo

One expert likes the look of these two stocks that are going for cheap at the moment.

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Investing Strategies

Tripled in 18 months: 2 ASX shares investors haven't woken up to

| Tony Yoo

6% dividend yield! This expert names the best stocks you've never heard of.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks to have run out of steam following a strong run.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Did you own any of today's biggest ASX 200 gainers?

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these growth shares for a reason.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some pleasing share price gains are driving trading volumes on the share market today.

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX uranium share now for 50% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share could power your portfolio to new heights according to Bell Potter.

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