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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

Here's why the Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) share price is exploding 140% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove stock in Culpeo Minerals to more than double today.

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Share Gainers

VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) share price rockets 23% after announcing this key update

| Zach Bristow

The next step on the ladder for the merging of two hedge fund giants.

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, Firefinch, Latin Resources, and Piedmont Lithium are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great day...

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the latest on the 2022 crude oil disruptions

| Bernd Struben

Supply disruptions are hitting the energy market as global demand rebounds.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Firefinch (ASX: FFX) share price soaring 12% to a 14-year high?

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold and lithium developer is making progress at the Beledjo-Koting gold deposit.

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Share Gainers

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price up another 7% to 1-month high

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares are up another 7%.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the automotive retail company are on the rise on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the ANZ share price in April?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares have done well in March. What’s next in April?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra CEO steps down, Fortescue confirms E.ON deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Wednesday. Here's what's happening...

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Share Market News

Federal budget delivers development windfall for small-cap ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies are being encouraged to enhance their digital capabilities.

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Resources Shares

What was the highest ever BHP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How high have BHP shares ever climbed?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the Zip share price turn over a new leaf in April?

| Bernd Struben

The company's acquisition of Sezzle may not change its competitive position in a meaningful way.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the new Telstra CEO

| Tony Yoo

Outgoing boss Andy Penn has overseen a huge restructure the past few years, all while dealing with a pandemic. What…

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Travel Shares

Finally! 4 travel ASX shares ready to take off: expert

| Tony Yoo

Who's missing the days of carefree interstate and international adventures? Both travellers and investors are chomping at the bit to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to continue its ascent on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this supermarket giant a buy?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Top broker tips Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price to jump 60%

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium stock to buy...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie calls 'pens down' on Uniti (ASX:UWL) takeover but more suitors possible

| Brooke Cooper

Could Uniti be about to attract more takeover bids?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Melbana, St Barbara, and Tietto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Worried about how the federal budget might impact your ASX shares? Here's what Goldman says

| Zach Bristow

This year's budget is set to be an interesting one.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Lake Resources, Nearmap, and Telix shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price surging 6% higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's driving the tech stock upwards on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Could these ASX shares get a boost from tonight's federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

The budget is tonight. Let's see which ASX shares stand to benefit.

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Record Highs

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) shrugs off sector falls to notch up all-time high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player has reached another milestone on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price leaping 7% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX tech shares are leading the index higher today.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just reached a new 2022 high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The world's original crypto has gained 15% over the past week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price gains as $8.9b takeover gets a green light

| Brooke Cooper

There's been good news for Crown's proposed takeover.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's impacting the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price this week?

| Zach Bristow

What's got investors shying away?

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Share Market News

Fundie is buying these 2 ASX All Ords shares at discount prices

| Zach Bristow

This fundie says the recent volatility is the perfect time to pounce on high-quality shares.

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Share Market News

Why international investors are flocking to ASX shares right now

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a look and see why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs 4% as Morrison ups the ante

| James Mickleboro

Uniti has received another new offer...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares primed to bounce back: expert

| Zach Bristow

What are they? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX dividend shares offering reliable income

| Tristan Harrison

We take a look at two ASX dividend shares that could interest investors.

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Growth Shares

Growth will be back! Expert picks 7 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Not every growth stock will make a comeback, so here's how to select the ones that will.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy now for DIRT CHEAP: experts

| Tony Yoo

Now that they've been hammered, perhaps these technology stocks are worth buying into again?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares experts say 'buy'

| Tristan Harrison

BWX and City Chic are two ASX shares well-liked by brokers after a tough start to 2022.

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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 ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy with almost 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX 200 shares are rated as buys...

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