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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock just made a 'powerful' AI acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The $3.8 million acquisition is expected to complement Telix’s radiopharmaceutical pipeline.

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Investing Strategies

'Panic selling': Are stock markets about to have a 10% correction?

| Tony Yoo

Multiple experts are warning that shares will imminently revisit the 2022 bottom.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20k in ASX stocks today to target serious wealth

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like the look of these appealing investments.

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Materials Shares

Morgans says 'attractive buying opportunity' coming for BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

It could soon be time to pounce on BHP shares according to Morgans.

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Investing Strategies

'Well placed for strong growth': 3 ASX 200 shares that hit the spot right now

| Tony Yoo

The IML team is telling investors ambiguously that this is the time to stick to industry leaders.

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Materials Shares

Buy or sell? What this broker is saying about Core Lithium shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium stock or should you keep your powder dry?

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Investing Strategies

This ASX 200 stock is 'one of the cheapest defensives' to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Firetrail analysts reckon this stock is trading at an attractive entry point after an unfortunate incident last year.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 share is up more than 70% since making my 2023 buy list. Would I still invest?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it too late to buy shares in a company that has skyrocketed 76% in under four months.

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Investing Strategies

An ASX 200 share I'd buy with my last $2,000!

| Tony Yoo

Heaven forbid you were down to your last couple of Gs. What would you do?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share has exploded 300% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Why has this ASX mining share been rocketing lately?

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Materials Shares

Renascor Resources share price dives 9% on new mine update

| Bronwyn Allen

Renascor Resources owns the world’s second-largest proven graphite reserve.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which 'golden' ASX 200 stock posted the index's biggest gain today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a volatile day on the ASX 200 this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 300 shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a fine day on the market for these ASX 300 players.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks brokers just upgraded to 'buy'

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares could be worth considering right now.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for global long-term returns

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are taking on the world.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 trims losses on latest inflation news

| Brooke Cooper

Australian inflation has come off a 30 year high.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 23%?

| Monica O'Shea

What is the news that has sent this company's share price into a dive?

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Mesoblast, Mineral Resources, and Synlait shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are likely to wish that the market had stayed closed for another day.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're around $20?

| Brooke Cooper

This week has been rough on the ASX 200 iron ore miner's stock. Has the volatility presented a buying opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Kogan, Northern Star, and Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Opinions

This director has been buying the dip in AFIC shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s often a positive sign when directors are buying shares.

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Opinions

I think the market is wrong about this beaten-up ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

I’d back this business for good returns over its competitors.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager is backing for good returns

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two names that could sail through any uncertainty.

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Broker Notes

2 'undervalued' ASX 200 shares to 'beat market' before everyone else wakes up

| Tony Yoo

Here are two businesses with excellent long-term potential that you could buy for cheap right now.

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Communication Shares

Here's why Goldman Sachs just became even more bullish on Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Things could be better than expected over at Telstra.

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Broker Notes

'High growth potential': 2 ASX 200 energy shares to buy this week

| Tony Yoo

There is still a war in progress in Europe and renewable energy infrastructure takes a long time to build and…

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Dividend Investing

My top high-yield ASX dividend stock to buy in 2023

| Tony Yoo

I bet you haven't considered this small cap as a quality income-producing stock.

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Opinions

Pro Medicus shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

A head-to-head on an ASX 200 share that's grown into a 50 bagger since listing.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index returns to trade on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.

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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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Broker Notes

'Nearing inflection point': The ASX 200 stock that Wilson's backing to go to the moon

| Tony Yoo

The goods this business produces are essential for its clients and they will really pay anything for it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock topped the lot on Monday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves on the ASX are driving trading volumes this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Nanosonics, Pilbara Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, InvoCare, Lake Resources, and South32 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday.

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Record Highs

Earnings upgrade: This little ASX share is leaping 12% to record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share just hit a new all-time high. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 takeover target dives 15% after its deal is laid to rest

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this ASX 200 share cratering today?

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