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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

Macquarie tips 60%+ return for this ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be destined to outperform according to the broker.

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Share Market News

How much superannuation at 40 is enough to retire a millionaire?

| Leigh Gant

Superannuation at 40 is your launchpad — the right strategy today fuels independence tomorrow.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 24% upside on NextDC shares

| Laura Stewart

This ASX 200 stock is riding the AI wave.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 273% in a year, guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping higher today on a new record

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords share following another record setting quarter.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker just put a buy rating on Mineral Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this miner will deliver significant profit growth in FY 2026.

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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look like strong buys to me.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans upgraded TPG, ANZ Bank, and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has become more positive on these names.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 company jumps 5% on sale of Fertilisers Distribution business

| Laura Stewart

The company also expects strong FY25 results.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing hump day for investors today.

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Share Market News

ASX welcomes $2.2 billion retirement housing provider to the bourse

| Cameron England

This New Zealand firm is looking to grow its Australian retirement living portfolio substantially.

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Bank Shares

Why is Macquarie still underweight on the big 4 banks?

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie has updated its target price on Australia's big 4 banks.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Nick Scali, Pilbara Minerals, and VEEM shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Bravura, DroneShield, and Westgold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why this exciting ASX stock could rocket 90%!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock to almost double in value from current levels.

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Share Market News

Silver price outpaces gold in 2025 with two ETFs in focus

| Leigh Gant

The silver rally is on and two ASX ETFs give investors a simple way to join in.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 stock is raising funds for $1b international expansion deal?

| James Mickleboro

This local leader has set its sights on the Canada market.

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Gold

Is this ASX gold stock a takeover target?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's core operations have caught the eye of suitors.

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Broker Notes

Up 225% in one year! What's next for this ASX materials stock?

| Aaron Bell

Can this ASX star keep the party going? Or is it time to sell?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares made investors smile last month. Let's see what drove them higher.

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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 local market on hump day.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 bank launches $150m Tier 2 capital issue with improved pricing

| Laura Stewart

This shows strong demand and a positive credit profile.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering Tuesday session for investors.

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Share Fallers

Down 14%: What's going on with the Soul Patts share price this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have lost interest now that the merger is done.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Morgans reckons these shares are buys with market-beating potential.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides as RBA keeps Aussie interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting to the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Beach Energy, Newmont, and WIA Gold shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, DroneShield, Orthocell, and Restaurant Brands NZ shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords consumer discretionary stocks to buy regardless of today's RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

These 2 opportunities are less affected by interest rate movements.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Why does JP Morgan have an underweight rating on Wesfarmers shares?

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out what's behind the rating.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX stocks to sell this week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are bearish on these names.

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks smashing new all-time highs on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these five ASX 200 stocks to new record highs. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy Woodside and this ASX stock but hold CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as buys by a broker.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 share to buy today and 1 to sell

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert tips one ASX 200 share to buy and one to sell today.

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Broker Notes

Another record year for data centre companies could deliver more than 70% share price gains this broker says

| Cameron England

Data centre stocks are expected to have a massive year with demand to stay very strong, broker E&P Capital says.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter says this popular ASX 200 share could rise 35% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name.

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