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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

Broker tips AGL share price to leap higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares could be charging higher on valuation grounds according to Morgans...

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Share Gainers

I'd still buy 2 ASX shares already up 50% in a year: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's not too late to invest in this pair of companies doing great business in tough economic conditions.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here's which ASX shares are reporting today

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering which ASX companies are releasing results on Tuesday?

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy for 'extended, uninterrupted' good times

| Tony Yoo

One of these two stocks is up 360% this year, but is now in the box seat for further gains.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price dips despite takeover nod

| Tristan Harrison

It was a negative day for the Link despite approval of the deal.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumped today as Macquarie tips 80% upside

| Tristan Harrison

One broker thinks that this ASX lithium share has a very promising future.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lynas share price lose 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares dropped heavily on Monday. What went wrong?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied the market's downturn on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining shares that went gangbusters on Monday

| Matthew Farley

Three ASX mining shares far outshone their sectors' performances today. Let's check which ones.

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Gold

Why did the Newcrest share price just slump to a 6-year low?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX gold miners are getting panned today. Here's the tea.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 41% in a year, is it too late to buy Graincorp shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just energy prices that have gone through the roof this year. Grains and most food prices have shot…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is a familiar name.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Adbri, Magellan, and Reliance Worldwide shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares cracking new highs on Monday

| Matthew Farley

Let's check which companies' share prices are flying high this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Nearmap, NIB, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend today

| Brooke Cooper

These shares are underperforming today. Here's why.

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Record Highs

The Whitehaven share price just leapt to another all-time high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share has been a major beneficiary of soaring global coal prices.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX coal share just rocketed 100%

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this ASX coal share double in value this morning?

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX lithium shares are outperforming the market today

| Brendon Lau

Which lithium shares are resisting the ASX sell-off today?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price slumping 10% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares may be suffering for one specific reason.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nearmap share price jumps 5% on takeover update

| Brendon Lau

The company board has backed a takeover offer, believing it's in the best interests of shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Own Coles shares? Here's what to expect from the supermarket giant's FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Coles is releasing its full year results this week...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks upon call for CEO resignation

| Tony Yoo

The airline and its boss apologised to customers over the weekend, but some critics have labelled it a stunt.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are bargain buys

| Tristan Harrison

There could be bargains galore this month after a fall in 2022.

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Share Market News

Work from home appears here to stay. Which ASX shares could be impacted?

| Tristan Harrison

Working from home could have far-reaching implications.

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Opinions

Up 20% in 2 months, is the Xero share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is rocketing. Should investors jump aboard?

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Opinions

After seeing their reports, I think these 2 ASX 300 shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season could be a great time to find investment ideas.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Pro Medicus share price tipped to rise amid 'strong long-term growth story'

| James Mickleboro

Can Pro Medicus shares keep rising?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips Cochlear share price to rise 13%

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is bullish on Cochlear's shares...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are 3 ASX 200 shares reporting this week

| Cathryn Goh

Keep your eyes peeled for results from these three blue-chip shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price rocketed 50% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Core Lithium shares higher lately?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers rate these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

Is the CSL share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the CSL share price in the buy zone?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Looking to buy Cleanaway shares? Here's what you need to know about the company's latest acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Has Cleanaway found treasure with this business that deals with trash?

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Broker Notes

Is the Wesfarmers share price in the buy zone ahead of next week's earnings result?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the retail-focused conglomerate boast a 20% upside?

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