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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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Broker Notes

The Aussie Broadband share price offers 40% upside: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Growing market share is one of the factors that has attracted this expert to Aussie Broadband.

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Investing Strategies

Planes, rains and automobiles: Fund names 3 ASX shares to back right now

| Tony Yoo

Earnings growth is king for Alphinity analysts, and this trio of stocks are the ones they love at the moment.

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Investing Strategies

Triple-digit growth: 2 ASX shares Elvest is investing in for the long haul

| Tony Yoo

Both these stocks rocketed up in October, but one fund reckons that's just the start of a beautiful journey.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tumbled deep into the red after the US Federal Reserve increased rates by…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 favourites dodged today's carnage to post notable gains.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip in the Wesfarmers share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares?

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources share price leapt 18% in October. Here's what drove the ASX 200 lithium share higher

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock signed several major offtake agreements in October.

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Share Fallers

Why Bravura, Domino's, Lendlease, and Woolworths shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We've seen some big falls on the share market today...

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, New Hope, Perpetual, and Talga shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff...

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager names the 3 ASX stocks that drove its returns higher in October

| Bruce Jackson

These three fast-growing stocks propelled the QVG Capital Long Short Fund to a strong October.

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Share Gainers

It's not all bad news for ASX All Ords shares today. Here are some big winners

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these ASX All Ords shares lifting?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares this week

| Brooke Cooper

Three ASX 200 directors have bolstered holdings in their respective companies.

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the CSL share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX healthcare company has given an investor presentation today ... but what did it say?

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Technology Shares

How are ASX 200 tech shares faring after the overnight NASDAQ plunge?

| Bernd Struben

Companies priced with future earnings in mind are particularly vulnerable to rising rates.

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Share Market News

What's the forecast for the iron ore price right now?

| Matthew Farley

A broker has given a bleak outlook for iron ore in the short term.

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Share Market News

Why has the Mesoblast share price gained 6% so far this week?

| Matthew Farley

The ASX healthcare share published its quarterly activities report on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Bravura share price crashing 59% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura share price is having a day to forget...

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Investing Strategies

3 'bullish' ASX shares to buy as FOMO grips the market: expert

| Tony Yoo

Which are the best investments to take advantage of the Santa rally? Here's one growth, one income, and one emerging…

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Resources Shares

Are IGO shares a buy after a huge quarter of profit growth?

| James Mickleboro

Are IGO's shares good value?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX shares to cash in on 'a very good Christmas': expert

| Tony Yoo

This non-discretionary sector is about to hit the jackpot as the world heads into the festive season, reckons one fund…

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Share Gainers

Is Pilbara Minerals the hottest stock on the ASX 200 right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Pilbara shares the hottest thing going on the ASX right now?

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Investing Strategies

'Close to bottom': Expert names 3 bargain ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Tribeca portfolio manager Jun Bei Liu picks out a trio of 'standout buys' before the market heads up soon.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share I'd hold onto for dear life: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Alex Shevelev reckons this sure-fire long term winner might not be around in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to drop into the red on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed the index on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Coronado Global, Lake Resources, and Rio Tinto are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank shares continue to top the ASX 200's most traded companies...

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Australian Strategic Materials, Goodman, and Pilbara Minerals are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 57% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares are getting plenty of investor attention this year as booming growth in EVs has driven prices for…

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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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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hitting new heights today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs.

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Share Market News

In what is regarded as a horror year for shares, the ASX 200 index continues to put up very respectable returns

| Bruce Jackson

The ASX 200 had a bumper October, and is now down only 5% over the past 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Why did the Qantas share price fly 16% higher in October?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares were in fine form in October...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price storming higher on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have jumped higher amid the potential for Chinese oil demand to increase.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX resources shares leaping over 15% today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX resources shares are jumping on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

Up 14% in a month, why the ANZ share price can keep delivering: Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker reckons it's time to load up on housing-related ASX shares.

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Energy Shares

Down 12% in a week, why Whitehaven shares are losing their steam

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy week for ASX 200 coal fans.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to buy that have HALVED in price this year: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Alex Shevelev gives his thoughts on a trio of stocks that have been…

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Healthcare Shares

Two 5-bagger health tech ASX shares ready to rocket again: expert

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen 727% and 456% over the past five years, but one advisor reckons they're about to take…

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