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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX retail share is rebounding 22% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Mosaic Brands closed down 53% yesterday after reporting it was looking at a full year loss in FY22.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Cleanaway, Syrah, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Crown, Magellan, and Shaver Shop shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

2 great ASX shares to buy in June 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that are rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

Why is the NAB share price sinking on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's another red day for NAB shares and its peers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price a bargain buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles shares are down over the last month. But, brokers think the business is good value. Time to buy?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan rebounds, Crown's takeover boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has dropped deep into the red today...

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Opinions

Why I love investing in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe ASX shares are a very effective way of building wealth over time.

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Share Market News

Why is the Crown share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

Crown shares are rising on Thursday morning...

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Technology Shares

How has the Xero share price performed since reporting FY22 results?

| Bernd Struben

Most ASX tech shares have come under pressure this year amid rising interest rates.

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Technology Shares

Here's why I think these ASX tech shares are buys in June

| Tristan Harrison

Therse two tech stocks look like quality ideas to me during this period of uncertainty.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares up by more than 130% so far in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks have shaken off the index's woes to post impressive gains.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on the Allkem share price

| James Mickleboro

Morgans remains bullish on this lithium share...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks the Woolworths share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares could be great value after recent declines...

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares the Aussie lifestyle can't do without

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are climbing and Australians are shutting their wallets. But what are the companies that they will stay loyal…

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Investing Strategies

My shares have plunged 40% but I'm buying like there's no tomorrow: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Is it time to buy now, or is there more pain to come for stock investors? One expert has an…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to tumble on Thursday...

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52-Week Lows

The Wesfarmers share price is trading at 2-year lows. Time to plough in?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares have been falling. Is it time to jump on the conglomerate?

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Technology Shares

The Wisetech share price is down 33% this year, despite the fact the company's rolling in cash. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech's books are in far better shape than many other ASX tech shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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How to invest

Popular ASX shares and crypto platforms merge in $1.5bn deal

| Tony Yoo

Two Australians apps that have enjoyed explosive user growth during COVID-19 are combining to offer both stocks and cryptocurrency trading…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Firefinch, Magellan, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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52-Week Lows

Belt tightening? 5 ASX 200 consumer shares slipping to new 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the ASX 200's most renown consumer shares are trading at their lowest in at least 12 months today.

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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Mosaic Brands share price just crashed 56%

| Zach Bristow

Investors are running for the hills.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Why Atlas Arteria, Boral, Fonterra, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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IPOs

Southern Palladium share price zooms 30% higher on ASX debut

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has just hosted its latest IPO. Let's check out how its going.

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Share Market News

Zip share price tumbles 6% as Apple Pay Later threat looms large

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with BNPL shares?

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Broker Notes

Why is the GrainCorp share price racing higher today?

| Brendon Lau

The government agriculture and resources research bureau is tipping Australia will have a bumper winter crop.

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52-Week Lows

The Bank of Queensland share price just hit a 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it buy or sell for BOQ at this new 52-week low?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to wind up industrials and miners this year-to-date.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO share price is making headlines on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

A Western Australia Supreme Court made orders yesterday to affirm a major acquisition.

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price dips ahead of US investor conference presentation

| Zach Bristow

The conference is a big annual event.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price having such a stellar day?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are up today. One US broker thinks there is more upside.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Boral rockets, big four banks tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is rebounding on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price leaps 16% amid takeover speculation

| Brooke Cooper

A major infrastructure fund appears to be eyeing off Atlas Arteria.

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Broker Notes

Are these 2 compelling ASX shares buys in June 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have decided that both of these ASX shares are good ideas.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie still sees 'material upside' for ASX lithium shares

| Brooke Cooper

This top broker wasn't deterred by last week's lithium sell-off.

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Share Market News

Boral share price charges higher amid controversial CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Boral has named its new CEO...

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Broker Notes

Top analyst says Accent share price has almost 70% upside

| James Mickleboro

Accent shares could be great value according to Bell Potter...

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