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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these good value ASX dividend shares: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could deliver a mixture of big dividends and capital growth, according to experts.

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Technology Shares

Infomedia share price surges 9% following third takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia has received a third takeover approach...

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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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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price 'will be significantly bigger from this point': fundie

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has tipped growth of 10% to 30% for some ASX share opportunities like CSL.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share has been quietly gaining over the past month. Here's why I just bought in

| Tristan Harrison

I recently added a new name to my portfolio that I think presents a good opportunity.

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Communication Shares

Down 47% in 2 months, is the Aussie Broadband share price an opportunity calling?

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie Broadband has lost connection with investor sentiment. Here’s why experts are calling it a buy.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Allkem share price to jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Allkem's shares could be heading a lot higher according to one broker...

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Opinions

Down 23% since mid-April, is the HACK ETF a golden opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Cybersecurity is a growing industry as organisations and households look to protect themselves against cybercriminals.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to benefit from strong US dollar: expert

| Tony Yoo

The greenback is considered a safe haven in troubled times. And 2022 will be no exception, according to one fund…

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy to win the rest of 2022: expert

| Tony Yoo

Growth is making a comeback, reckons one fund manager. And here are a couple of stocks that might catch fire.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares are 'a safer place to be': fundie

| Brendon Lau

Australian shares can offer a shelter from the storm of volatility, according to one expert.

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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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Broker Notes

Can Woodside shares deliver an attractive dividend yield AND 16% upside in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The Woodside share price has reportedly been tipped to reach $37.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF now trading at bargain levels?

| Tristan Harrison

The US stock market has been pummelled in recent weeks. Is it time to buy the whole share market?

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Investing Strategies

The best months of the year for share market gains

| Tony Yoo

Is it an urban myth that stocks shoot up or down in particular months? Here are some historical statistics.

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Share Market News

Have ASX 200 shares bottomed? Experts weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we close to the bottom for this ASX 200 correction yet?

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Broker Notes

Down 20% in a month, is the Breville share price a bargain buy or a falling knife?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a 50% discount going on the shares of this iconic Australian global brand.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price and dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

The big four ASX bank is less big after the plunge. Is the ANZ share price great value now?

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Resources Shares

The lithium and iron ore ASX shares that I like right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Mining has done all the heavy lifting for the Australian market this year, and could continue to do so.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were hit hard during the market selloff...

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 share ready to bounce from 10-year lows: expert

| Tony Yoo

This stock has been a poor performer even for long-term investors. But the ducks are now lining up for a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week despite the market selloff...

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Share Fallers

Novonix share price loses 20% in dire week for ASX 200 tech stocks

| Brooke Cooper

The battery technology and materials stock was caught up in this week's sell-off.

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Technology Shares

Amid the carnage, this ASX tech share just hit an 8-year high

| Mitchell Lawler

Lasers are lighting up this company's share price...

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 bank shares slide to 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

The weekend can't come soon enough for these big four banks...

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Broker Notes

TechnologyOne share price is a buy ahead of profit growth acceleration: broker

| James Mickleboro

TechnologyOne's growth has been tipped to accelerate...

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Fortescue, GUD, and Humm shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep 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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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Technology Shares

Down 17% in June, is the WiseTech share price a wise move for ASX bargain hunters?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares have taken a pounding recently. But could this ASX 200 tech share be a buy today?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares the market has overlooked: fundies

| Bernd Struben

With businesses still rebounding from the pandemic and now facing an era of rising interest rates, where should ASX investors…

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Share Gainers

Why has the 5E Advanced Materials share price leapt 17% in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

Volatility has been a theme since 5EA completed its float.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Bubs, Evolution, and Zip shares are rising despite the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Pointsbet shares? Here's why the company rebuffed a Murdoch takeover approach

| Mitchell Lawler

Is management betting on better times for Pointsbet shares?

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Broker Notes

The CBA share price has lost 15% so far in June. Is it worth banking on?

| Brooke Cooper

Has the bank's downturn created a buying opportunity? Some experts think so.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying today's rout to surge higher

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still buying ASX shares amid the volatility.

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52-Week Lows

Why did this ASX gold share just crater 40%?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Dacian announce to the ASX that has its shares in a tailspin?

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Retail Shares

Why brokers think Accent shares are a 'shoe-in' for ASX investors

| Tristan Harrison

Some brokers think that investors should be running towards Accent.

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