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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price sinks again amid takeover doubts

| James Mickleboro

Link's shares are falling again. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Thursday is an important day for the US stock market. Here's why

| Brendon Lau

The US stock market will reach a key inflection point tonight that could set the tone for ASX shares for…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite $300m Coles Express sale

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares are falling despite some major news...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price outperforming on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The BNPL company is embarking on another US$20 million in annual revenue and cost saving initiatives.

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Broker Notes

NAB shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the NAB share price really offer 15% upside?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price hits record high following lithium auction

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising to a record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Guess how many companies in the ASX 300 actually make no money

| Brooke Cooper

Can these companies evolve from loss-making to market champions?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles shares on watch after massive $300 million selloff to Viva Energy

| Tony Yoo

Coles Express petrol stations will disappear over the next two years.

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Growth Shares

3 hot small-cap ASX growth shares Firetrail's backing right now

| Tony Yoo

Do you want to invest in some emerging businesses while they're cheap? Here's a trio that are looking good.

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Bank Shares

Down 17% so far this year, is the Bank of Queensland share price a cheap buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After suffering a hefty drop, some investors are sniffing out BOQ.

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Cheap Shares

'Offers value': Experts pick 2 quality ASX shares to buy at a 40% discount

| Tony Yoo

Investing in market dominant businesses could provide protection against an economic downturn.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to sink into the red today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares rocketing on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a great day on the market for these three explorer shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bigtincan, Clinuvel, and IVE shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, IDP Education, IGO, and New Hope shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Arafura share price lags All Ords on Tuesday amid $35 million loss

| Matthew Farley

Arafura has posted its annual report for FY22.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's the latest interest rate outlook from the RBA

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is seeking to return inflation to target while keeping the economy on an even keel.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Incannex share price rallied 20% in 2 weeks?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be behind the medicinal cannabinoid pharmaceuticals producer's recent gains?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price climbing today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX technology shares are having a better day on the market on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Record Highs

Pilbara Minerals share price racks up ninth all-time high for September

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the lithium favourite has gained more than 50% since this time last month.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 36% on 'another very positive milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The junior explorer’s project area hosts hard rock lithium prospects within the Litchfield Pegmatite Belt in the Northern Territory.

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Broker Notes

Here's what this top broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP's shares in the buy zone? This broker says they are...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IDP Education share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company is making an acquisition...

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Share Market News

How will the Ethereum merge impact the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The world’s original crypto has been overshadowed in the media in recent weeks by Ethereum’s transition to a proof of…

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Broker Notes

A2 Milk shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why one top broker thinks the milk and baby formula producer's stock could surge 21%.

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Energy Shares

Have ASX 200 energy buyers missed the boat on Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Woodside still be an opportunity? This expert says yes, here’s why.

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Financial Shares

2 bargain finance ASX shares to buy (not big banks): experts

| Tony Yoo

If you want to take advantage of interest rate hikes, these stocks have better potential than the major four.

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Resources Shares

Up 50% in a month, does the Pilbara Minerals share price 'reflect too much optimism'?

| Tristan Harrison

How high is too high for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish on these dividend shares...

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Investing Strategies

'Bullish sign': Expert names 2 rising ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Stocks that are consistently rising have been hard to find this year.

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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

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares started off the week with a bang.

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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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Broker Notes

Why 'we're quite bullish' on this battered ASX 200 growth share: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Has this stock's recent tumble presented a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed this week?

| Bernd Struben

Unlike Australia’s quarterly inflation data, the US releases inflation figures monthly. And August’s figures surprised to the upside.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake Resources, Life360, Pilbara Minerals, and PolyNovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, EML, Infomedia, and Link shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A new ASX 200 share is dominating trading volumes today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these ASX mining shares doing so well today?

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