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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 Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Not all ASX 200 shares tumbled lower last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 has its worst week in two years

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has just had its worst week in two years...

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REITs

3 ASX 200 real estate shares that hit new 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a tough day for these three property shares as they plunge to new lows today...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price dive 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rare earths producer suffered along with the broader market on Friday.

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Share Market News

Could these ASX 200 shares be most vulnerable to rising energy costs? Macquarie weighs in

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be in for an earnings shock...

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Vulcan Energy share price tumbling 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan Energy shares can't seem to catch a break.

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Share Fallers

Zip share price hits multi-year low as Assistant Treasurer flags BNPL regulation

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares defying Friday's falls to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks dodged today's tumble. Here's how.

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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 Fallers

Why Block, Evolution, Fortescue, and Magellan shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why is the Galileo Mining share price diving 21% this week?

| Zach Bristow

The downside continues this week for Galileo.

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Bubs, Terracom, and Xero shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Market News

The NAB share price is down 10% this week: Macquarie says it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The broker has weighed in with its thoughts on the big four bank.

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Share Market News

The market expects the RBA to take the cash rate to 3% by the end of 2022

| James Mickleboro

Current cash rate futures are pointing to rates hitting 3% by the end of the year...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Virtus share price is defying Friday's sell-off

| Brooke Cooper

Virtus shareholders might be anticipating the announcement of a 30 cent special dividend next week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Big four banks rebound, Atlas Arteria's takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough finish to the week...

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares rebounding on Friday?

| Brendon Lau

A broker has weighed in with their thoughts.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks: Broker warns that it could fall a further 34%

| James Mickleboro

There could be a lot of pain ahead for Fortescue's shares...

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IPOs

Virgin Australia eyes upcoming ASX IPO: 'Doing at least as well' as Qantas

| Brooke Cooper

Virgin shares were dramatically wiped from the market in 2020. Could they return as soon as next year?

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares are sinking on Friday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin still worth buying to diversify your ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Bitcoin still worth buying in 2022 for a diversified portfolio?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price falls on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The potential takeover of Atlas Arteria is gathering speed...

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Investing Strategies

Is it safe to buy ASX shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

And if it is, what's the one ASX share to pick up at the moment? One expert gives his take.

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Cryptocurrencies

'No crazy bug': Here's the latest on the Ethereum merge

| Bernd Struben

The shift from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake protocol will speed up transactions and greatly reduce the amount of energy…

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Share Market News

Could this help boost the Xero share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is lifting prices for subscribers. Will this help the share price?

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Materials Shares

Is it too late to buy ASX lithium shares?

| Tony Yoo

An expert gives his thoughts on the future of demand for the battery ingredient, and names one ASX lithium share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a very poor finish to the week...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied Thursday's slump to leap higher

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three ASX All Ordinaries shares that ended the day in the green.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 300 retail share could grow its global store network by 260%: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why Lovisa is one expert's favourite five-year buy and hold idea.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Boral share price sinking on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to price in rising cost pressures.

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52-Week Highs

What's driving the Beach Energy share price to a new 52-week high today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 energy share defied the index's sell-off on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price soars again despite CEO forecasting oil prices will pull back

| Monica O'Shea

Will oil prices come back down from their current highs?

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Broker Notes

Down 20% in a month: Top broker tips 75% upside for the Adairs share price

| James Mickleboro

Adairs' shares are down 20% in a month. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price recover from a 28% loss this year?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still evaluating the sector's outlook.

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Share Market News

Why is the Cleanaway share price heading south today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Cleanaway shares can't seem to catch a break lately.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are shaking off the index's suffering to post new 12-month highs today.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is betting on the Jumbo share price rising 25%

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo shares could be great value according to Morgans...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos share price smash a 2-year high on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The leading energy producer is continuing to gain momentum today.

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