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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 share last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Technology Shares

Why did the OFX Group (ASX:OFX) share price rocket 17% this week?

| Zach Bristow

The international multicurrency payments provider has had a ripper week.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Share Market News

Is the bull market over?

| Tony Yoo

Prominent economist Shane Oliver breaks down what this week's interest rate hike in the US might mean for share markets.

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Healthcare Shares

40% recovery: 4DMedical share price (ASX:4DX) turns sharply and delivers the goods

| Zach Bristow

4DMedical caught bids this week and finished on top.

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Resources Shares

Up 68% in March so far, why this top broker sees more upside for the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have plenty of good things to say about the outlook for the clean lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Red gold! Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price surges 8% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue has staged a remarkable late-week rally...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price slumping to fresh 52-week lows?

| Zach Bristow

Star shares are falling today as pressure from the public inquiry into its casino licence mounts.

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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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Energy Shares

Here's why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is having a stellar end to the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are finishing the week on a high after a tough few days...

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Share Gainers

Up 17% in 3 days! Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price surging?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares have been on fire this week...

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 energy shares are trouncing the index today

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are volatile as the world awaits the outcome of ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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Share Market News

Why is the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price leaping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Magnis shares are ending the week strongly.....

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Share Market News

ACCC takes Facebook's owner Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB) to court over crypto scam ads

| Brendon Lau

Meta is facing further court proceedings, this time from Australia's competition regulator.

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Investing Strategies

'We have so much of what the world needs': Why James Aitken is so bullish on Aussie commodities

| Zach Bristow

Take a look what the London-based manager said.

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Share Market News

No sale? What you need to know about the most recent ASX outage

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX had an outage yesterday. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Energy shares rise on oil price jump, Megaport sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a decent day...

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Technology Shares

Has the bottom been and gone for EML (ASX:EML) shares?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in EML appear to be bouncing back this week. We take a closer look.

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Opinions

Top fund manager reveals 2 smart ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is a fan of these two ASX shares, which it rates as opportunities.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to ride out the 2022 volatility: expert

| Tony Yoo

What are the 'reliables' that one can lean on right now?

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Resources Shares

Why brokers love these ASX mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

Why expert says this supermarket ASX share is a better bet than Woolworths (ASX:WOW)

| Tony Yoo

Here are three stocks one analyst has singled out for best buys in the face of rising interest rates.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares in focus as API deal looks all but sealed

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers' takeover of API is nearing the finish line...

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Broker Notes

Life360 (ASX:360) share price gives back 14% gain, but this broker remains bullish

| James Mickleboro

Life360 shares had an eventful day on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Best Shares

Guess how much $5,000 invested in Xero (ASX:XRO) shares 10 years ago would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

Back in 2012, the Xero share price was in the mid-$4 range...

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Coronado, Graincorp, and Integral Diagnostics shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the market rally today....

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Growth Shares

Lucky 13? Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is leaping 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares are on fire today...

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Financial Shares

Down 80%, what's gone so wrong for Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a stunning fall from grace. Let's look at why...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech shares are leading the pack today?

| Bernd Struben

Technology stocks in Australia are following their US counterparts higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, EML, Vulcan, and Zip shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price flamed 8% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

Are tech shares staging a comeback? The rise in the Appen share price might suggest so.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares jumping more than 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are enjoying a particularly strong day.

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps as iron ore price soars

| Tristan Harrison

It's proving a good day on the ASX so far for one of the world's largest iron ore miners.

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price surges again, up 50% in 7 days. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been an amazing week for Electro Optic Systems shareholders.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip shoot higher, Ampol's acquisition boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a very good day!

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares cheap right now? Read what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Don't forget what we mean by cheap here...

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