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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Appen (ASX:APX) share price smashed after broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Appen's shares are falling on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) share price surged 32% today

| Bernd Struben

Modern technology is helping resource explorers identify potentially rich mineral deposits

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Energy Shares

Does the AGL share price really offer a 14% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could AGL shares offer a 14% dividend yield?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 101% in a year, is the Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price still a top reopening buy?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX fashion retailer turned to online sales during pandemic store closures.

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Share Market News

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price great value today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has been tipped as a share to buy...

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Share Market News

Experts say Tuas (ASX:TUA) share price is a buy even after its 50% surge

| Brendon Lau

Analysts give their thoughts on the Singapore mobile operator...

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Growth Shares

Morgan Stanley rates these 3 ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after revealing $325 million impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

AMP has announced some additional impairment charges...

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy NAB shares?

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Retail Shares

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy in the lead up to Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Coles shares?

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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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Materials Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price has hit 10 9-year highs so far this month. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares have enjoyed a spectacular run over November so far...

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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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Resources Shares

Why did the Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) share price slump 15% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX resource explorers are active all across the world

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Share Gainers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price falls amid remuneration second strike

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's board came under fire at its AGM...

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Broker Notes

Morgan Stanley: don't miss this with the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price

| Zach Bristow

Morgan Stanley says that investors may be missing one factor in regards to the share price.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Creso Pharma, Hansen, Life360, and Serko shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price dips despite progress on $21 billion merger

| Bernd Struben

The proposed merger would create an ASX 200 energy giant

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price climbs as $2bn copper mine stake gets green light

| Mitchell Lawler

South32 is another step closer to adding a copper mine to its list of projects...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price surging 11% to an all-time high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This company can't stop hitting new highs...

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, EML, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and NRW are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

How is the DevEx (ASX:DEV) share price climbing 42% so far this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are investors chomping at the bit to buy DevEx shares lately? We take a closer look

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Share Gainers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price higher on trading update and 5-year growth plan

| James Mickleboro

Kogan has big plans for the future...

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Technology Shares

Straker Translations (ASX:STG) share price leaps 7% on record revenue results

| Bernd Struben

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in language translations

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Share Market News

Leading broker upgrades Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy Webjet's shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: EML rockets, NAB given ACCC green light

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is crashing 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Serko's shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

The Biotron (ASX:BIT) share price just exploded 86% on COVID drug update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news from the biotechnology company...

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Healthcare Shares

The Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price has rocketed 80% since August. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the biopharma company are enjoying a good run this year. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price is sinking 9% today

| James Mickleboro

LIfe360's shares are deep in the red today...

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Resources Shares

Are BHP (ASX:BHP) shares a compelling opportunity in the decarbonisation era?

| Bernd Struben

A range of metals are seeing growing demand in the global push towards electrification

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) share price higher on half year results

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this healthcare share is performing...

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Share Market News

2 high quality ASX 200 blue chip shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be top options right now...

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Financial Shares

Down 10% in a week, is the Pinnacle share price an obvious buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Pinnacle shares have dropped recently. Could it now be a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy days lies ahead for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rated very highly...

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Technology Shares

What sent the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price down 18% today?

| Zach Bristow

The software company has just completed its US IPO.

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