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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 Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Life360, Nine, and Ramsay shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

Up, up, and away: Pilbara Minerals shares deal out another all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

Pilbara Minerals shares are shooting up again today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium, lithium, lithium...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares shooting the lights out on Friday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these three mining shares are soaring today.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Mineral Resources, Nuix, and Yancoal shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Market News

4 ASX lithium shares that have rocketed more than 100% in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is a core ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries that power the world’s ever-growing fleet of EVs.

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Energy Shares

ASX uranium shares have had a stellar month. Are they just getting started?

| Bernd Struben

The Deep Yellow share price has surged 48.2% since this time last month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price climbs another 10%. Could a fresh takeover bid be on the horizon?

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker believes further bidders could make a play for the fintech.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the Yancoal share price surging 6% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Yancoal advances further today.

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX 200 could be set up for an almighty rally before the end of this horrible year for stocks

| Bruce Jackson

The RBA could be finished raising interest rates before the end of this year.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares hitting new highs on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 300 stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this top broker is tipping 23% upside for the Woolworths share price

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Woolworths share price go higher?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 directors who have been selling shares in their companies this week

| Cathryn Goh

Insiders have been pressing the sell button on these ASX 200 shares...

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Broker Notes

'Material runway': Goldman Sachs says Temple & Webster share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce company's shares have been tipped as a buy...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why the Bitcoin price is not having a 'whale of a time' lately

| Bernd Struben

With the top crypto trading below US$20,000, it looks to have stirred some long dormant whales.

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Broker Notes

Why is the A2 Milk share price tumbling lower today?

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk's shares have taken a tumble on Friday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

Nuix share price rockets 26% on takeover speculation before halt

| James Mickleboro

Nuix shares were rocketing higher on Friday morning before being halted...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro now Tyro: Could there be 'Potentia-l' for other ASX tech shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Potentia looks to be searching for a takeover. Could other ASX tech shares be in its sights?

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Broker Notes

Up 30% in a month, has the Allkem share price run its course?

| James Mickleboro

Have Allkem's shares finally peaked?

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that look expensive but have years of growth ahead: QVG Capital

| Tony Yoo

Despite the devastation among growth stocks in 2022, there are still some trading at massive PE ratios. But that's not…

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Growth Shares

'Hungry for growth': Multiple funds name same 2 ASX shares that look good to buy now

| Tony Yoo

One stock rose spectacularly in August, while the other struggled during reporting season. But both are keepers, according to QVG…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to have a strong day...

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Retail Shares

ASX better buy: Temple & Webster or Kogan shares?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's put these two popular ASX online retailers to the test.

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Share Market News

Down 8% in a month, could Rio Tinto shares be worth digging into?

| Matthew Farley

The mining giant may be worth considering despite its recent sell-off.

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Materials Shares

This ASX All Ords mining share is glowing greener today on 'important milestone'

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this share lift today?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Brainchip share price blast 6% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Thursday was a good day overall for ASX technology shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Tech shares led the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why investors might be getting excited about Arafura shares

| Brendon Lau

It's been another day in the green for the natural magnet metals miner.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sector is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today? It starts with L and ends in -ithium.

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Share Fallers

Is the Electro Optic Systems share price now a massive bargain or a falling knife?

| Andrew Legget

Could Electro Optic Systems still make a comeback from here?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price soaring 11% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been a wave of positive investor sentiment for shares in the battery metals and tech company on Thursday.

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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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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price strengthens amid boost in China's iron ore appetite in August

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the latest iron ore data.

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Record Highs

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 6% to another all-time high today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pilbara Minerals shares are entering uncharted territory today.

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Record Highs

4 ASX lithium shares hitting all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring more than 20% today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these ASX explorers announced to the market.

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Share Market News

Why is ASX behemoth Soul Patts lending a hand to Electro Optic Systems?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has Soul Patts thrown Electric Optic Systems a lifeline?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Lithium Power share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the explorer have been surging prior in days prior to the trading halt.

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Share Gainers

Imugene share price leaps 5% on trial news

| Zach Bristow

The HER-Vaxx story continues today with another positive update from the immuno-oncology company.

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