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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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Energy Shares

The Santos share price is under pressure today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share was a clear winner of soaring oil and gas prices in the first half of…

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price soars 10% as ASX tech shares trump on Thursday

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the surge in ASX tech shares on the market today.

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Technology Shares

Why the Xero share price is racing higher and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are on form on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brendon Lau

ASX tech shares are surging back in Thursday morning trading.

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Share Gainers

'Outstanding economics': Anson Resources share price rockets 35% on lithium news

| James Mickleboro

Shares in the lithium explorer are hitting record highs today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price charging higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX buy now, pay later share acquired Afterpay in January this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price rallies 31% following rejected takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The fintech has slapped back a a takeover offer valuing it at close to $700 million

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Travel Shares

'Reckless?' Why the $400 million Qantas share buyback is dividing experts

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 airline recorded an underlying loss before tax of $1.9 billion for the 2022 financial year.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options for investors...

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Opinions

How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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Share Fallers

2 ASX shares to buy as risk-reward plays after reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that could give you a few more dollars to spend for Christmas.

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Technology Shares

4 ASX tech shares for the 'patient investor': expert

| Tony Yoo

These software companies have shown 'a newfound zeal in cost cutting'.

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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 rebound on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Why is the NAB share price diving more than the other big 4 ASX banks today?

| Brendon Lau

This broker thinks any good news is already priced in to the NAB share price.

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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 sell-off to post notable gains.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just dropped 8% despite Merge progression

| Bernd Struben

Only two of the top 100 cryptos by market cap are in the green over the past 24 hours.

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Share Market News

Could these 'little' businesses be a secret weapon for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is growing in many different ways.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today just hit a new record high...

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Share Market News

The Bitcoin price just fell below US$19,000 What's happening?

| Bernd Struben

With the vast majority of altcoins sharply lower, the total crypto-sphere market valuation has sunk below the US$1 trillion mark.

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Record Highs

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied today's sell-off to crack new highs

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks rocketed to new all-time heights on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Incitec Pivot shares set for a demerger?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is being split in two better than staying together?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the slide today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are tanking today. What's gone wrong?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price slipping on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Nearly every ASX oil and gas share is in the red today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price smashing the ASX 200 on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is one of the index's top performers today.

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Materials Shares

The Fortescue share price has cratered 13% in a week. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant has had a tough slog over the last seven days.

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Share Market News

Could this be a blow to the fortunes of Fortescue Future Industries?

| Bernd Struben

FFI has targeted producing 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price outperforming on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's share price is floating on a sea of red on Wednesday.

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Record Highs

Worst month of the year? The Pilbara Minerals share price has already hit 2 all-time highs in September

| Zach Bristow

Pilbara Minerals shares extend their rally today.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Paladin Energy share price rocketed 20% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Paladin has clipped a tidy gain ahead of its peers.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Broker Notes

NAB shares offer 15% upside and growing dividends: broker

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for NAB, according to this top broker.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the BHP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers think of the BHP share price today...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 discounted ASX shares I'd buy now and one I wouldn't touch: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell names a pair of tech stocks that currently look ripe as cheap…

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX coal share is 'an emerging force'

| James Mickleboro

This ASX coal share could be in the buy zone according to Morgans...

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Communication Shares

'A very good deal': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy for CHEAP now

| Tony Yoo

The market has hammered these shares out of worries about the economy. But Forager reckons the fears are overblown.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips 22% upside for the AGL share price

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares have been tipped as a buy...

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Bank Shares

Here's what a top broker is saying about the Bank of Queensland share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank a buy for investors?

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Healthcare Shares

2 healthcare ASX shares ready to go off like a cracker: experts

| Tony Yoo

In times of steeply rising interest rates, it's worth thinking about which sectors and stocks might be more resilient in…

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