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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 Gainers

3 ASX 200 tech shares booming 10% or more on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details.

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Opinions

3 reasons I'm still bullish on Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Despite falls in Fortescue shares over recent months, I think they represent long-term potential.

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, why has ASX lithium share Winsome Resources just been halted?

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium hopeful's stock won't be going anywhere just yet.

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Opinions

Which are the best ASX 200 shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are some wonderful opportunities to find before next year starts.

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Broker Notes

Xero share price could rise almost 80%: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares could have major upside potential...

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Investing Strategies

'Use the volatility': QVE reveals 3 ASX shares it just bought

| Tony Yoo

If you're faced with turbulent times, one needs to take advantage of the situation and buy quality stocks for cheap.

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Investing Strategies

16% dividend yield: Fund names 2 slammed ASX shares to buy for the long run

| Tony Yoo

If you're in a skittish market, then the trick is not to become skittish yourself. Here's a pair of quality…

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Investing Strategies

Movies and health: Fund loves 2 ASX shares that have gone nowhere till now

| Tony Yoo

Are they life's necessities? Everyone needs entertainment and their physical wellbeing, right?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have its best day in some time on Friday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

An ASX 200 energy giant topped the lot on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Amidst the ongoing tech stock wreck, value shares are everywhere. There's just one catch…

| Bruce Jackson

Plenty of ASX stocks look like great value. But, there's a catch.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Our top-traded ASX 200 share today is up more than 35%...

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Opinions

Don't panic! Here are 7 reasons we can avoid a recession: AMP

| Tristan Harrison

Despite all the doom and gloom, Australia may be able sail through this dangerous period without a recession.

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Share Gainers

Why Lycopodium, Origin, Perpetual, and Sandfire shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Lake Resources, Pendal, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares shooting the lights out on Thursday

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX 200 shares are firing up today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price plunging 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January this year, is dual listed in Australia and the United States

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Bank Shares

Goldman Sachs tips major upside for the NAB share price

| James Mickleboro

NAB's shares could be in the buy zone right now...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

The Origin share price is on fire on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price leaps on boosted takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

Perpetual has received an improved takeover offer...

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Opinions

Has the worst been and gone for A2 Milk shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things sweet or sour for this fallen dairy business?

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares to buy that had a MASSIVE October: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that rose against the odds last month, and why Celeste Funds Management feels like they…

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Is now a good time to invest in the banking sector?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid $18.4b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Origin could be about to be taken over...

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Small Cap Shares

'Very bullish': 3 small-cap ASX shares QVG is loving right now

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of stocks you could consider if you think smaller businesses have a better chance of breaking…

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has leapt 17% in November. Here's why it may not last

| Bernd Struben

There’s more to the outlook for Fortescue shares than the iron ore price.

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Healthcare Shares

Do Medibank shares now represent a buying opportunity?

| Bernd Struben

Medibank has said it will not meet any ransom demands, which has seen the hackers begin to publish sensitive stolen…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a tough day on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

The Pilbara Minerals share price is up 117% in 6 months. So, does JPMorgan have it wrong?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's arguably one of the hottest ASX 200 stocks of the year, but this top broker is 'neutral' on Pilbara…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that hit multi-year highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX All Ords shares hit new highs today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 gold miners led the way on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager sounds alarm bells for bank shares

| Bruce Jackson

Bank shares could be at risk if economic conditions worsen over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Why Telstra shares could be 'worth substantially more': Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Telstra shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We have no lithium shares on our list today for a change...

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Newcrest, Orica, and SSR shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, News Corp, REA, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares dropping on Wednesday...

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX shares trading near 52-week lows that insiders have been buying

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders appear to believe these shares are trading at attractive prices.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager has 'never seen' ASX share price moves like we are witnessing

| Bruce Jackson

In over 15 years, Chris Stott has never seen ASX share prices move like this.

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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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Retail Shares

Could ASX 200 retail shares be 'too cheap' to ignore right now? Here's Scott Phillips' take

| Bronwyn Allen

Which big-name retailers are trading on single-digit price-to-earnings ratios today?

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