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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

This metaverse ASX share is a buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's not just the company formerly known as Facebook. There's a Melbourne mob who is lighting the fire of some…

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Broker Notes

The Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price has shed 22% this month. Is it a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

Are Liontown shares going to roar back to life in 2022?

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Capital Raising

Interested in the $750m CSL (ASX:CSL) share purchase plan? Here are the details

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what you need to know about CSL's share purchase plan

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) struggling in December?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF hasn't had a very merry Christmas in December so far..

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Broker Notes

Why is Jefferies bullish on the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price?

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at what one broker has to say about the petroleum giant's stock

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Magellan rebounds, Pilbara Minerals sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is back on form...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price is climbing 5%

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral explorer's share price is on the rise amid promising drill results.

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Bank Shares

Will the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price smash its record high in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Will CBA's shares scale new heights in 2022?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price rises as boss courts API pharmacists

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths shares are rising. The CEO is trying to woo API pharmacists.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips BWX (BWX) share price to leap 42% in 2022

| James Mickleboro

BWX shares have been tipped to outperform in 2022...

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Broker Notes

What are these top brokers betting for Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) shares in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

Is the oil and gas company a buy heading into 2022?

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Here's what brokers are predicting for the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price in 2022

| Zach Bristow

The experts are expecting big things for the steel giant's stock next year. Here are the details

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) share price is up 10% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

Australian Clinical Labs is having a strong half...

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Broker Notes

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price higher despite analysts questioning acquisition value

| James Mickleboro

Healius has made an acquisition, but is it paying too much?

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REITs

The Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price has notched up 8 all-time highs this month. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman shares keep rising, here’s why.

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Dividend Investing

Fed up with term deposits? How to get 10% income from ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Banks will give you nothing back for your money. But there are ways to squeeze a significant income from stocks…

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Broker Notes

Is the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price already fully valued?

| James Mickleboro

Are Boral's shares going higher from here or are they fully valued?

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) share price on watch following $650m NRL deal

| James Mickleboro

Nine is extending its deal with the NRL...

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Healthcare Shares

Why this top broker says the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price will hit new, all-time highs in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Medibank shares could reach a new high in 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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Share Fallers

Why did the DevEx Resources share price plunge 10% today

| Monica O'Shea

The mining exploration company has had a bad case of Mondayitis...

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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 Monday.

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Share Fallers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price recovers slightly on repayment pledge, closes 13% lower

| Brooke Cooper

Cimic has announced it will repay $9.8 million to 420 former BICC employees.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the strange Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest shares have had a wild start to the week...

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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares a better buy for 2022 than Bendigo Bank?

| James Mickleboro

Which regional bank should you buy for 2022?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volumes today.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant could be a buy...

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Share Fallers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price dumps 15% before being halted. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be going on with Cimic on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Humm, Neometals, and Viva Energy are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, CIMIC, Magellan, and St Barbara shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Lithium Energy (ASX:LEL) share price is tumbling 6% today

| Monica O'Shea

Covid-19 travel restrictions have slowed down approval on this project.

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Pattinson is one of the options for steady income.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OFX (ASX:OFX) share price surges 18% on first major acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news driving OFX's stock higher on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price slips on $42 million acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

The Origin Energy share price is anything but electric today, despite its latest acquisition...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Gainers

Angel Seafood (ASX:AS1) share price rockets 44% on takeover news

| Monica O'Shea

The seafood producer's shares are swimming upstream today amid a takeover proposal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Bardoc Gold (ASX:BDC) share price is rocketing 12% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving Bardoc Gold's share price on Monday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Magellan shares crash 28%, CIMIC tumbles

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is sliding today

| Zach Bristow

The mining explorer's shares are failing to catch bids after the latest company update.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What could the Playtech deal mean for Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Aristocrat Leisure's planned takeover could provide a major long-term boost to its stock.

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