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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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Growth Shares

Are these 2 impressive ASX shares buys in December 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares with rapid growth potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Revasum (ASX:RVS) share price surged 33% today

| Zach Bristow

It was a big day in the green for the semiconductor specialist today.

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Healthcare Shares

Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price surges 9% on Oxford Uni partnership

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good day for the biotech company's shares. Here are the details

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Capital Raising

What's going on with the Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share isn't trading today. Here's why

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) share price is leaping 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The resource explorer listed on the ASX on 12 October. We take a look at its latest news

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Magellan, Nickel Mines, and Sigma shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday so far

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

The Medibank (ASX: MPL) share price has gone backwards this past month. Is it a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Some investors may be pondering whether now is a good time to buy the health fund's shares.

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Capital Raising

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price halted amid acquisition news

| Monica O'Shea

The healthcare technology company is buying a UK software firm. Here are the details

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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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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price flying 4% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind the travel agent's shares lifting off today?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, Imugene, Webjet, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Financial Shares

Why has the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price tanked 17% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

What spurred this market darling ethical fund to lose so much ground this past week?

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Broker Notes

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is trading near all time highs. These brokers reckon there is more to come

| Zach Bristow

These two brokers are bullish on the printed circuit board developer's share price.

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share prices hit by broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker re-rates two of Australia's big resources players.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is heading lower

| James Mickleboro

Are Cochlear's shares overvalued?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) share price lifts on $117 million acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news the market's been waiting for...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price go backward in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong for Woodside shares last month? We take a closer look

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is tipping 58% upside for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares

| Zach Bristow

One leading broker reckons Bluescope shares are steeled for some upside.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) share price rockets 100% on study results

| Monica O'Shea

Why are investors so excited about Neuren Pharmaceuticals today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shareholders give green light for Santos merger

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders in the PNG oil and gas explorer have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a long-running merger deal.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip update impresses, BOQ rises

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

Why is the James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price trading at all time highs?

| Zach Bristow

The cement manufacturer has had a great past two months.

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Broker Notes

The Origin (ASX:ORG) share price has only gained 1% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this energy share a buy?

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following trading update

| Brendon Lau

The insurance group outlines its latest business forecast.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch amid FY22 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 30% upside for the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is leading stock idea according to one broker.

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for interest rates in Australia? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

When are rates going to rise?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these 2 top ASX shares are buys in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Treasury Wine Estates and Adairs are both rated as buys by brokers.

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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...

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Resources Shares

The White Rock Minerals (ASX:WRM) share price plunged 23% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did shares in this explorer fall to a yearly low today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why this top broker is tipping 20% upside for the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie reckons that Pilbara is a buy with 20% upside.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price outperform its sector today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Fortescue shares have a decent day today?

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Technology Shares

Moneyme (ASX:MME) share price slides 9% despite record trading update

| Monica O'Shea

A record result hasn’t stopped MoneyMe shares from falling on Monday.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX growth shares...

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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

How the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price tanked 5% in November

| Tony Yoo

Things went from bad to worse last month for the New Zealand dairy producer. Let's recap.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's why the company could be looking to raise capital

| Mitchell Lawler

Analysts are wary of what AMP's balance sheet might look like post-demerger...

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Communication Shares

Why has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price had such a lacklustre start to December?

| Sebastian Bowen

No Merry Christmas for Telstra?

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