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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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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'm never selling

| Tristan Harrison

I've bought these two ASX shares with the thought of holding them forever.

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Opinions

I think these are the 10 best ASX shares to buy for 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

The 2023 dream team has been assembled.

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Domino's, Sayona Mining, and Strategic Elements are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday despite the market weakness...

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Opinions

I think these 3 ASX shares could benefit from a Chinese tourism boom

| Tristan Harrison

It could soon be a good time for businesses that are involved with Chinese visitors.

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Share Fallers

Why Invictus Energy, Star, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Opinions

$300 a month in these 3 ASX shares could make you a millionaire by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think these three names are candidates for good returns over the long term.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX tech shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Are these the tech shares to buy for 2023?

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Technology Shares

Look for these 3 factors in ASX tech shares for good returns: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

The technology sector can be a fruitful place to find opportunities.

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Opinions

What's next? My stock market predictions for 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

It's that time of year where the crystal ball makes an appearance -- for better or for worse...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough day for the ASX 200 index...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price sink 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium stocks have taken a battering on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price sink to a new 52-week low today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a rough day on the market for tech and lithium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about these ASX shares in 2023...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Dreadnought, Pointsbet, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped for market-beating returns in 2023: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These could be some of the leading stocks next year.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Life360, Pilbara Minerals, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

Better buy for 2023: Westpac vs. ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these big banks is the best bet?

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet is having a strong start to the week...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the stock market crashes

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares could be too good to ignore if there's a plunge next year.

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Opinions

3 big ASX share winners in 2022 that could soar again next year

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors win twice in a row with these ASX shares?

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Opinions

25% of my retirement portfolio is in these 5 ASX shares: Here's why I believe they're winners for 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I'm betting on these five ASX shares as ones that can deliver dividends and growth.

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Share Market News

Forget Core Lithium shares! Experts say these cheap ASX 200 shares could be better buys

| James Mickleboro

These cheap shares could be great options for investors...

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Opinions

3 reasons there could be a stock market crash in 2023 (and 3 why there won't be)

| Tristan Harrison

Is another plunge on the horizon for the share market?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is returning from the Christmas break...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 directors who have been buying up their company shares this month

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders seem to think December is a good time to buy these market giants.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX lithium stocks to buy in 2023: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Tesla would be nothing without lithium shares like these five...

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names 3 stellar ASX 200 shares to own in 2023

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares come highly recommended...

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Share Market News

Yields of up to 7%… 3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy to hold for 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three dividend shares I would own forever...

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these ASX dividend shares after Christmas: Brokers

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated dividend shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

Could this beaten-down ASX share be the next 100-bagger?

| Tristan Harrison

This globally-growing business could do very well if it executes well.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 shares posted gains despite Friday's downturn.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Shock horror... Pilbara Minerals is NOT on our most traded shares list today

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Share Gainers

It's settled then: Why the Retail Food Group share price is prancing 10% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders seem pretty happy with this outcome...

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Retail Food Group, Starpharma, and TPG shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have avoided the market selloff...

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Earlypay, Evolution, and Pointsbet shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not spreading the Christmas joy...

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Opinions

This 'very attractive' ASX share could be a takeover target with over 50% upside

| Tristan Harrison

A stock in a boring industry could offer exciting returns, according to this fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares this Christmas...

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