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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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Healthcare Shares

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price falls despite $300m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Healius is making an acquisition...

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Broker Notes

What are experts saying to expect for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be in store for the insurance provider's stock.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Here's what Macquarie is saying about the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Zach Bristow

The big four bank has had a bit of a choppy week so far.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Where are AMP shares heading in 2021?

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Technology Shares

Where are Xero (ASX:XRO) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Cloud software provider has rewarded its investors handsomely over the years, but that all came to a grinding halt in…

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Broker Notes

How might the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price perform in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Many brokers have come to a consensus on what 2022 will likely bring the Webjet share price.

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

How is the 2022 outlook seeming for Magellan?

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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

Here's why EML (ASX:EML) shareholders are suing their own company

| Sebastian Bowen

EML shareholders are suing their own company...

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX consumer goods shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top picks for 2022...

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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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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 shares could add ~$70bn during the Santa Rally

| Brendon Lau

The Santa Rally is upon us.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares Goldman Sachs rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman is a fan of these growth shares...

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Share Market News

This top fund manager just called these leading ASX shares a buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM thinks that these two ASX shares are buys.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dips amid corporate watchdog's mega-merger verdict

| Mitchell Lawler

What does the regulator's decision mean for Australia's largest listed energy company?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares topping ASX trading volume today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Here is the news that's driving the HUB24 share price higher on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price has leapt 12% in a week

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earths used in most every kind of modern technology.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price having such a lousy month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium shares haven't had a great month...

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Technology Shares

Why has the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price popped 6% to a new all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares are on fire today...

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IPOs

XPON Technologies (ASX:XPN) share price leaps 20% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the tech company's float.

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Resources Shares

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price rocketing 17% on these record results

| Bernd Struben

Tin, an EV metal, is listed as a critical mineral by numerous nations.

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52-Week Lows

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price sinks to 52-week low despite 'pivotal' trial update

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the medical company are down today, despite a positive update

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Share Fallers

Why Chorus, CSL, Qantas, and Sims shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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ETFs

Meet DRIV (ASX:DRIV), the electric vehicle ETF that just listed on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF!

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is not going anywhere today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CSL sinks, Qantas' $1.1bn+ first half loss

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) share price will resume trading tomorrow. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Good news! Brokers appear positive on Corporate Travel Management's plans...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price tumbles 9% on acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Credit Clear share price is in the red on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slips as ACCC gives all-clear for Woodside deal

| Mitchell Lawler

One step closer to BHP and Woodside joining forces...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) pays huge fine for putting Australians in danger

| Tony Yoo

Giant telco admits wrongdoing as ACMA finds the safety of thousands of customers was jeopardised due to the mishandling of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price lifts on new acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the RPMGlobal share price today.

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A healthcare worker wearing a white coat holds his fingers to his mouth looking worried as healthcare stocks like Cochlear crash today
Mergers & Acquisitions

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price down 8% after raising US$4.5bn

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares are back from their trading halt...

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Opinions

Revealed: How much ASX shares are predicted to grow

| Tony Yoo

A new report actually puts numbers to its 2022 predictions. It's looking good for Australian stocks in the coming years.

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IPOs

Qualitas (ASX:QAL) shares are hitting the ASX boards today following its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Qualitas IPO is here...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys in December

| James Mickleboro

Here are two blue chips named as buys...

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Share Gainers

What happened with the Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price today?

| Alice de Bruin

Booktopia announced a partnership with UK-based publisher, Welbeck, this morning.

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IPOs

Armada Metals (ASX:AMM) share price plunges 22% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all you need to know about the Armada Metals ASX float today.

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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 Wednesday.

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