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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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Broker Notes

Broker says Life360 (ASX:360) share price has ~80% upside

| James Mickleboro

Life360's shares could be great value according to analysts...

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Broker Notes

3 'champion stocks' for ASX investors in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three "champion stocks" for buy and hold investors...

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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 during a difficult week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Last week was a bad one for the ASX 200 but even worse for these shares...

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Broker Notes

Here's what 67% of brokers think of the current IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Here's the verdict for IAG now that we're well into the new year.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is it when Jerome Powell sneezes, the ASX 200 catches a cold?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Federal Reserve chair's comments might be impacting the Aussie share market...

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Bank Shares

Goldman tips Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price to rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bank of Queensland shares could be good value...

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IPOs

New listing mania: Could 2022 be another record year for ASX IPOs?

| Monica O'Shea

Last year saw the highest number of new listings in a decade. But how is this year tracking?

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Energy Shares

Why are AGL (ASX:AGL) shares having such a stellar start to 2022 while the ASX 200 is struggling?

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL has gone from zero to hero...

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, Newcrest, Nitro, and ResMed shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 43% upside for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac's shares a huge bargain?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price firing 15% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

Dusk snaps back off a 3-month low and gains support on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Dusk, Hipages, and Imugene shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Friday...

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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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Broker Notes

Time to sell? Macquarie just downgraded these 3 ASX shares from buys

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie has re-evaluated its posture on these 3 shares. They're all resource names too.

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IPOs

Firebrick Pharma (ASX:FRE) share price launches 165% following ASX IPO

| Brooke Cooper

The market has enthusiastically welcomed the pharmaceutical development firm.

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Broker Notes

Analysts give their verdict on the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price

| James Mickleboro

Kogan shares have fallen to a new 52-week low on Friday. Are they a buy?

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Share Market News

This world-famous fund manager is 'buying the dip'. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This top fundie isn't selling...

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Share Gainers

Top 2 ASX 200 shares of the year so far revealed

| Bernd Struben

Historically high energy prices have helped bolster the top performers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ResMed and PointsBet disappoint

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

The OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price has dumped 11% this week. Is it a bargain?

| Zach Bristow

The brokers are chatting after OZ's results yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips REA (ASX:REA) shares as a buy ahead of a 'very strong result'

| James Mickleboro

REA could be a buy ahead of earnings season...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy in the current bloodbath

| Tony Yoo

Want to pick up some bargains but don't know where to start? Here's a pair of stocks that the experts…

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IPOs

Firebrick Pharma (ASX:FRE) is floating on the ASX today. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the stock set to hit the ASX this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) an opportunity in this market correction?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the NDQ ETF now an opportunity after its recent decline?

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Share Market News

2 ASX growth shares to buy in February with 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares are worth shouting about...

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Opinions

ASX shares set to conquer the carnage: expert

| Tony Yoo

The stock market is getting slaughtered. One expert picks which companies will carry us out of this mess.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy in all of this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Could BHP shares be a worthwhile buy during this market correction?

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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 Friday....

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52-Week Lows

3 buy-rated ASX shares that just hit 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares may be down in the dumps but analysts rate them highly...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Is the Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price a bargain after plunging 26% so far this year?

| Zach Bristow

The recent pullback has opened up the doors for investors to jump in. Is it the right time?

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Broker Notes

Why broker thinks falling ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buying opportunity

| Brendon Lau

This broker is expecting a strong year from the sleep disorder treatment devices company.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Jumbo, Premier Investments, and Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Bargain bonanza? Scott Phillips' advice for a glass-half-full approach to falling ASX share prices

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be down and out but all is not lost...

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Share Market News

It's official – ASX 200 sinks into correction territory

| Bernd Struben

A market correction is referred to as any pullback exceeding 10%.

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