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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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Share Market News

Broker says this ASX 200 coal share could offer a market-beating 29% return in 2023

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner could beat the market again in 2023...

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Opinions

Why I'm buying ASX shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices during 2022 have provided the ideal time to pick up cheap opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

'Back a winner': Expert names his 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

This trio of stocks won't let you down in the new year as growth comes roaring back, claims one finance…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be top options for income investors...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 absolute bargain ASX shares to buy right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff examines three stocks that have plunged this year to see if they're…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 be heading higher again today?

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Broker Notes

Morgans tips these ASX 200 shares to jump 20%

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could have major upside potential...

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Financial Shares

If you'd bought $10,000 of AMP shares at the start of the year, congrats! Here's what you'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

Things are looking up for this ASX financial share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which healthcare stock led the index on Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

The Webjet share price hit a new 52-week high today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much higher can Webjet shares fly?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price leaping higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what Lynas reported at today's AGM.

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Share Gainers

Ainsworth Game Tech, BHP, Fisher & Paykel, and Leo Lithium shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, City Chic, Collins Foods, and Queensland Pacific Metals are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold and lithium are driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price smashing the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What did Qantas announce today?

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Energy Shares

Did Fortescue just lose out on this multi-billion dollar green hydrogen project?

| Monica O'Shea

We explore this major green hydrogen project in more detail.

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Share Market News

Why is the Lake Resources share price heading down stream today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is trading loewr on Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

Experts name the ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Experts say that income investors should buy these dividend shares...

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 90% on a new deal with Sonic?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is on fire on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share has 20% upside and a 20% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could provide big returns for investors...

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Defensive Shares

Buy now: Experts name 2 ASX 200 companies essential to Aussie life

| Tony Yoo

When the economy is slowing down, you need to look for businesses that consumers just can't live without.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These could be two of the best dividend shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Technology Shares

It's about time you buy this ASX tech share that's beaten down 75% this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

This technology stock has burnt many investors but the tide seems to be turning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own any of today's top performing stocks?

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Opinions

Cyber Monday: Could these ASX 200 shares be on sale?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for some ASX 200 bargains?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are flying around the ASX 200 today...

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Bubs, City Chic, and Liontown shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very poorly...

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Share Gainers

Why Atlas Arteria, Cleanaway, Nick Scali, and Tyro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Monday...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price in the red today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what's going on with the lithium company's share price today.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares getting slammed again on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's impacting the shares of these lithium explorers today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Arafura share price crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths developer's shares are starting the week in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price tumbling 9% to a 52-week low on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares are under significant pressure again on Monday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares to weather the inflation storm: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 shares that outperformed during the COVID recovery years may not deliver that same strong performance in the…

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Share Market News

Mike Henry has sold $650k of BHP shares in the past week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's CEO selling his own company's shares?

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Retail Shares

I'd drip-feed $500 a month into cheap ASX shares in this share market rally

| Tristan Harrison

Low p/e ratio ASX shares could be the way to go in this environment.

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Share Market News

Vulcan share price gains on lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Vulcan’s combined geothermal energy and lithium resource is the largest in Europe.

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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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Resources Shares

Where will Fortescue shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore giant is planning to go through a significant transition in the next few years.

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