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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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Technology Shares

5 best ASX 200 tech shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Yes, the top performer was a speculator, but there were plenty of technology businesses doing great work justifying their stock…

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2021

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in 2021...

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in January 2022

| Tristan Harrison

This month could be a great time for investors to look at ASX shares that have been rated as buys…

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2021

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form in 2021...

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Broker Notes

Analysts tip A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) and this share as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX shares analysts think are buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX shares...

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Growth Shares

Potential buys: 2 excellent ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

City Chic is one high-quality ASX share as a potential investment.

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Share Gainers

How did the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price perform in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The Treasury Wine Estates share price was bubbling in 2021.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in December...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares rated as buys in January 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one of the ASX growth shares worth looking at in January 2022.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares had a tough month...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 last week...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Made some new-year's investing resolutions? Here are some expert stock picks to consider inviting to the party.

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Broker Notes

These ASX mining, tech, and bank shares could be buys in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be buys in 2022...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls on Friday but records 13% gain in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 was in fine form in 2021...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bearish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Healius, Helloworld, and Humm shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Big four banks fall, Bega Cheese jumps again

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on New Year's Eve...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price hits new 52-week high on acquisition update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the company's stock today...

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Share Gainers

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price explodes 15% on battery recycling update

| Zach Bristow

A company announcement has been well received by investors. Here are the details

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Broker Notes

Are these high-flying ASX shares buys today?

| Tristan Harrison

Pro Medicus is one of the ASX shares that has been flying higher. Are they buys?

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Magnis, Mesoblast, and Neometals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the year on a high...

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Share Gainers

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumped out the blocks today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

An update after the market close yesterday has fired up the rare earths specialist's shares

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price to shoot higher in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Amcor has been tipped as a buy....

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price jumps 10% on 'game-changing' announcement

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Magnis shares...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has climbed in December

| Zach Bristow

December has been kind to the banking giant.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares that Morgans rates as buys...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price to double in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Could Vulcan shares double again in 2022?

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what insiders have been buying...

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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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Share Market News

Why did Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price jump 7% today?

| Alice de Bruin

The mineral and technology company has soared even higher today.

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Share Gainers

20% in a week: Here's why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price soared today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are rewarding the molecular diagnostics company following its update.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price jumping today?

| Alice de Bruin

Fortescue's Andrew Forrest has taken a fair slice of Bega Cheese today...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bearish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows

| Monica O'Shea

These shares are plumbing new depths. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX lithium shares in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are predicting for the lithium sector in the new year.

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