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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

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Corporate Travel Management, and NIB are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Pointsbet share price surge 12% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what may be behind the betting technology company's surge this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why GQG, Megaport, Melbana Energy, and St Barbara shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to hold shares in these All Ords stocks.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what to expect from the bank's FY22 results next week

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares have been rallying ahead of its full year results release next week...

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares have turned a $10,000 investment into $35,000 in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a brilliant year to hold these ASX 200 shares.

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52-Week Highs

Qantas share price surges to post-COVID high

| Bronwyn Allen

Qantas shares hit a new 52-week high of $6.075 in early morning trading.

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Broker Notes

CBA shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what brokers are expecting from stock in the ASX's biggest bank.

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Materials Shares

Is it time for 'cashing in some gains' on Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

The pure-play lithium producer has seen a remarkable 12 months but could it be time to sell?

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Small Cap Shares

3 battered small-cap ASX shares we're still backing: expert

| Tony Yoo

Smaller businesses saw their valuations tumble in a troubled year like 2022, but will likely rocket up higher and faster…

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Investing Strategies

2 slaughtered ASX dividend shares now looking attractive: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple of smaller cap names you might want to consider for both growth and dividend income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why was the Fortescue share price on such a rollercoaster today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the day played out for the iron ore player.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday was a good one for the Aussie bourse.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 shares are buys in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are bullish on these ASX 200 shares...

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Bank Shares

What's driving the ANZ share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a good day for ASX bank shares, along with the broader market.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares could be one of the best options on the ASX 200: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Morgans rates Wesfarmers shares very highly...

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Woolworths or Coles shares?

| Bernd Struben

When comparing Coles to Woolworths, investors should run their slide rule over the ASX 200 retail giants’ dividend payouts as…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's lithium that is dominating the most traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price smashing the ASX 300 today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar day on the market for the artifical intelligence data company.

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Energy Shares

It's a good day on the ASX 200. So why is the Woodside share price getting beaten up?

| Sebastian Bowen

We investigate why Woodside shares are lagging the ASX 200 this Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Two ASX microcap stocks with asymmetric upside potential in today's market

| Bruce Jackson

Now could prove to be a good time to steadily put money to work in ASX stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price getting left behind the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just Santos shares that are lagging the benchmark index today.

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Healthcare Shares

Citi says CSL share price is great value amid large iron therapy opportunity

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be great value according to Citi...

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Share Gainers

Why Hub24, Sezzle, Telix, and Westpac shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Is it wise to buy BHP shares amid falling iron ore prices?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the experts have to say about the outlook for shares in the Big Australian.

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Block share price just rocketed 8%

| Bernd Struben

ASX buy now, pay later shares are having a particularly strong run today.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares are 'compelling growth opportunities': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that the market could be underestimating.

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Share Market News

Bank or bust: What on earth is going on with the US stock market?

| Bernd Struben

Volatility has been the name of the game over the past three trading days in US and Aussie markets.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares that turned a $10,000 investment into $500,000

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what an investment in these ASX 200 lithium stocks at the time of their IPOs would look like today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price climbs on Tyro news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has its eyes on a new acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The benchmark index has been unusually volatile over the past three trading days.

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Materials Shares

If you'd bought $5,000 of Sayona Mining shares at the start of 2022, congratulations! Here's what you'd have today

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good year for investors in this ASX lithium share

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price on watch as Westpac takeover approach confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

The All Ords fintech has been approached by the ASX 200 big four bank.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy that you haven't even thought about: expert

| Tony Yoo

An expert has picked a pair of stocks to invest in right now that are primed to take advantage of…

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Healthcare Shares

2 classic healthcare ASX shares priced to buy now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of stocks that have been staples in many Aussie portfolios that have cooled off just enough…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to rebound on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

It wasn't all bad news for ASX All Ords shares on Monday. Here are some big winners

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these All Ords shares to outperform today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to surge higher.

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