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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Minotaur Resources (ASX:MEP) share price spikes on Andromeda, quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest out of Minotaur's camp – and the Andromeda offer is front and centre.

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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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Share Market News

Are the worst-performing ASX 200 shares turnaround opportunities?

| Tristan Harrison

A few ASX 200 shares have suffered over the past year. Are they buys?

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 3 hot ASX lithium shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these lithium shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP's update, Megaport sinks, HUB24 impresses

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surged 35% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium demand continues to grow.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from Westpac (ASX:WBC) during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Westpac's first quarter update...

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Resources Shares

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price going to keep charging higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Allkem shares have done very well. Can it go even higher?

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch following second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares will be in focus today following its update...

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy according to WAM

| Tristan Harrison

Mincor Resources is one of the ASX shares WAM likes right now.

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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 tumble on Wednesday...

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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 Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? Top broker thinks it 'can pay higher dividends'

| Zach Bristow

One broker thinks the oil and gas giant can up its payouts.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker tips IAG (ASX:IAG) shares as a buy in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and analyse further.

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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

Morgans upgrades Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Morgans just upgraded Wesfarmers' shares...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 travel shares down today?

| Monica O'Shea

Travel shares are coming in for descent today.

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Share Fallers

Why AVZ, Kogan, Panoramic, and Redbubble shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Arizona Lithium (ASX:AZL) up 60% in the past month, what's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX lithium share just set another new 52-week high...

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Share Market News

Why is EML payments (ASX:EML) share price having a rollercoaster start to the year?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX payments solutions provider has had a yo-yo start to the year.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, BrainChip, Data#3, and JB Hi-Fi shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Why Morgan Stanley is bullish on the Adbri (ASX:ABC) share price

| Zach Bristow

Broker Morgan Stanley gives its view on the Adbri share price.

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Broker Notes

Top broker just rated these 3 ASX shares as buys

| Zach Bristow

Here's a hint: all 3 have some exposure to COVID-19 testing.

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IPOs

Beforepay (ASX:B4P) share price recovers 11% after disastrous IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday seems to be a brighter day for Beforepay.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto's Q4 update, JB Hi-Fi rockets, Kogan sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could soar in 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares have great potential in 2022.

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Share Market News

Own Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Jefferies just lowered FY22 earnings forecasts

| Zach Bristow

The broker weighs in on the stock's prospects.

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Technology Shares

Is no news good news for the Appen (ASX:APX) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares are on form on Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Data#3 (ASX:DTL) share price is rocketing 11% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are surging to fresh 52-week highs.

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Resources Shares

Why ASX lithium shares could send heads spinning this earnings season

| Mitchell Lawler

As lithium prices retain their record price levels, analysts are getting excited for "unprecedented" earnings

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Broker Notes

4 reasons Goldman says the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is a strong sell

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to head for the exits?

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Share Gainers

What happened to the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The building materials manufacturer had a year to remember in 2021

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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price is crashing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble's shares are bursting on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

The tech shares that will lose and win this year

| Tony Yoo

For the first time in a decade, technology stocks finished the year battered and bruised. Going forward, which are the…

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Broker Notes

2 big-name ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

In troubled times, the old reliables can become the saviour for your portfolio. Here is a pair of famous Australian…

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Share Market News

2 beaten down ASX tech shares tipped as buys

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be in the bargain bin?

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Opinions

Leading fund manager says these blue-chip ASX shares are buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

WAM currently likes a number of resources businesses.

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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 Tuesday on the ASX 200...

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REITs

Centuria Industrial Reit (ASX:CIP) share price rises after six more acquisitions

| Tristan Harrison

Centuria Industrial Reit has revealed even mor acquisitions.

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