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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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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price rocketed 53% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

This biopharmaceutical company has been charging ahead lately.

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, oOh!Media, Ramsay, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Jumbo, Pilbara Minerals, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market selloff.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big market moves are driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Wednesday.

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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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Share Fallers

3 ASX 200 stocks getting hammered following trading updates

| Monica O'Shea

What did these companies report?

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX gold miners the only shares that are rising today?

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Share Fallers

oOh!Media share price crashes 30% following 'particularly soft' month

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords media share just lost a third of its value.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bye bye OZ Minerals shares

| Brooke Cooper

The copper miner will be removed from the ASX this afternoon after BHP announced the completion of its acquisition.

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Travel Shares

Here's what this broker is saying about the Qantas share price

| James Mickleboro

Qantas has announced a changing of the guard with the impending departure of Alan Joyce.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks I'll be watching like a hawk in May

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big month for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Opinions

TPG shares showdown: To buy, or not to buy?

| Motley Fool Staff

In one of Australia's oligopolies, is this telco giant primed for success?

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Dividend Investing

Worried about the market? 2 ASX dividend stocks that could help you sleep at night

| Tony Yoo

There is much to be anxious about in the world. Here's a pair of income shares that you could just…

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Share Gainers

5 top ASX shares that would have more than doubled your money in 2023

| Bernd Struben

Investing in ASX shares has been a profitable venture for most investors in 2023. Especially investors who snapped up shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for investors and the ASX 200 index on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

These fantastic ASX 200 tech shares have been named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for anyone looking for exposure to the tech sector.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own the ASX 200 lithium share that bested the index on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big news out of Qantas is helping to drive ASX trading volumes today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as RBA surprises investors with another interest rate boost

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still far higher than its target range, the RBA increased the benchmark interest rate for the 11th time…

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, Graincorp, Healius, and PolyNovo shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff this afternoon.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Computershare, Endeavour, and Qantas shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a day in the red on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

PolyNovo share price soars 12% amid 'exciting times ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the medical devices developer are up on good news from the company today.

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How to invest

Short sellers reveal 4 ways to spot dud ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Monitoring short seller interest can give ordinary investors clues as to which stocks to buy and sell -- and when.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Wesfarmers shares get a boost from further acquisitions?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Wesfarmers is planning to drive further growth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price climbs on response to takeover rumours

| Brooke Cooper

The company rejected rumours it received a new acquisition offer last month.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech company makes the 32nd most downloaded app in the US

| Tony Yoo

This technology stock was punished last year, but has turned the business around to look forward to a major milestone…

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Dividend Investing

'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Both these stocks have dipped this year, and one expert reckons that's presented the perfect buying opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be an eventful day for investors on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Is the Coles share price good value after the supermarket giant's Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

What are brokers saying about Coles after its update?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A new 52-week high and massive share price volatility are driving some of the most-traded ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Why Best & Less, Deep Yellow, Mirvac, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Perenti, Pointsbet, ResMed, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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Opinions

Why Scott Phillips is begging you to buy ASX shares right now!

| Tristan Harrison

What are you waiting for?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are gunning forthese ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the RBA tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

Just one year ago Australia’s official cash rate stood at 0.10%. Now it’s 3.60%. So, what can ASX 200 investors…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Looking to buy ANZ shares? Here's what to watch in this week's results

| James Mickleboro

ANZ will be releasing its half-year results at the end of the week. Here's what to expect.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price smash the ASX 200 in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the month that's been and what's ahead for this big four staple.

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Broker Notes

Megaport shares can rise another 40%: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport share price could be just warming up according to this top broker.

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