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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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 this ASX All Ords healthcare share is defying the market weakness and zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Australian Clinical Labs has made a bold takeover approach for its larger rival.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price dips despite $337m sale win

| Brooke Cooper

The first stage of the company's long-awaited sale to Dexus should complete on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Why I'd be happy to invest in these ASX 200 bank shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on the financial sector? Things are getting rougher.

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price jumps 7% on takeover approach from smaller rival

| James Mickleboro

Could Healius about to be taken over by a smaller rival?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price slides amid $139 million buyback completion

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk first announced its intention for an on-market share buyback of up to NZ$150 million on 29 August.

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Share Market News

3 reasons not investing at all could be riskier than trying to invest

| Tristan Harrison

Households could be better off in the long term by investing.

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Investing Strategies

2 'recession-resistant' ASX 200 shares to start a strong portfolio: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you started a portfolio from scratch, this pair of stocks could well be the first ones you buy.

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Opinions

Could buying BHP shares under $44 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are a lot cheaper. So it time to buy?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Opinions

This All Ords ASX share could pay a 10% dividend yield in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be one of the most underrated income plays for the next few years.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d jump on these three ASX copper miners.

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Financial Shares

Turbulence insurance: Fund names 2 ASX 200 shares for long-term riches

| Tony Yoo

This sector might not seem exciting, but it could be the perfect medicine for your portfolio during economic downturns.

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Retail Shares

'Very favourable': 2 ASX shares Glenmore is riding to the top

| Tony Yoo

One stock rocketed up and the other had a shocker last month, but both are wise long-term investments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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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

Is it a trap? 3 ASX shares with ultra-high dividend yields

| Sebastian Bowen

Watch out for these three shares, they could be dividend traps

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares next week: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares due to their growing yields.

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Share Market News

No savings at 40? Use the Warren Buffett method in 2023 to target financial freedom

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett has built incredible wealth. Here’s what we can learn to build a portfolio worth $1 million.

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Real Estate Shares

Which real estate ASX shares should you buy now as interest rates top out?

| Tony Yoo

One expert takes a look at three different property stocks and gives his take on whether they're worth investing in…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ordinaries shares in the mining sector are flying today. We take a look at why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price recoveries are driving trading volumes on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have slapped buy ratings on them.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares this week

| Bronwyn Allen

These trades can be instructive for ordinary investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Evolution, Kelsian, and Synlait shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a disappointing note.

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Kingsgate, Liontown, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Materials Shares

The Lynas share price has clocked five 52-week lows this month. Broker tips 25% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Lynas hit a fifth 52-week low yesterday at $6.25 per share.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 300 shares cracking record highs on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 300 shares have ignore recent market volatility and raced to record highs.

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Opinions

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy that could keep outperforming in 2023: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two names could keep delivering outperformance.

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Share Market News

Founders sell off $125 million worth of this ASX 200 company's stock. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling off their holding this ASX 200 stock but probably shouldn't be concerned.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Will China's economic revival be enough to sustain commodity prices, or will the rest of the world be a drag…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

An improved performance is expected from the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Travel Shares

What's with the Qantas share price on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The airline was unable to cruise above the ASX 200 carnage today.

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Travel Shares

Up 8% in 2023, is right now the time to buy back into Webjet shares?

| Monica O'Shea

We consider whether the travel company is a buy.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We've got some interesting developments that are driving ASX volumes today.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a cheap passive-income buy after diving 7% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this banking and insurance giant's shares?

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Gold

Why is the De Grey share price smashing the ASX 200 on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners like De Grey are hot property in this falling market.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price lifts on first saleable lithium production

| Monica O'Shea

The lithium producer announced a major milestone to the market today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 trims losses amid employment data and Credit Suisse $80b central bank loan

| Bronwyn Allen

Switzerland's second-biggest bank has accepted a central bank bailout after a 24% plunge in its stock price overnight.

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Travel Shares

Why has the Flight Centre share price tumbled 11% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Flight Centre shares have doubled the market's losses over the past week.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BHP, IPH, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most during Thursday's disappointing session.

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