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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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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slides after Q1 earnings update

| Zach Bristow

Investors are pulling out of Woolworths shares in early trading.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashes 12% on investor update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares are being hammered on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price tumbles on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The EOS share price is on the move on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Life360 (ASX:360) share price hits record high on Q3 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech share had another strong quarter...

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Share Fallers

Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price falls despite 437% cash receipts increase

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers shares are falling on Wednesday...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 10% in just 2 weeks?

| Marc Sidarous

There may be a simple explanation.

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Energy Shares

Could the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price hit $6 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Origin shares get to $6 before the end of the year?

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Broker Notes

What these brokers are saying about the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have chimed in with their views on Woodside's investment debate

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Broker Notes

I'm buying these 2 cheap ASX shares right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Forget high-growth stocks, says this fund manager. This pair of Australian giants will serve you well as inflation rises.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch following investor update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk has laid out its growth plans...

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Healthcare Shares

Can the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price hit $3 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

The broker Macquarie thinks that Polynovo shares are going to be heading higher.

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Latest ASX 200 shares to make it on top brokers' buy list

| Brendon Lau

Doing some early Christmas shopping? These 3 shares might be worth putting on your list.

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Share Gainers

ASX magnesium shares are going gangbusters. What's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

China's monopoly on materials is sending magnesium prices through the roof...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Korab Resources (ASX:KOR) share price rocket 178% today?

| Zach Bristow

Government policy out of China continues to wreak havoc on global commodity markets.

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Broker Notes

Could the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price hit $1.70 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Beach 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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here are 10 years of ASX 200 historical returns

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at how the ASX 200 has performed over the past decade...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price rallied 32% in 3 weeks?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the electric trend lighting up Novonix's light bulb?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Mineral Resources, Paladin Energy, Regis, and Smartgroup are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Healthcare Shares

The Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price is soaring 9% on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

What could be giving Nanosonics shares a boost on Tuesday?

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Dicker Data, Neometals, and Pilbara Minerals are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price wobbles as company touts track record

| Mitchell Lawler

The investment company has just released its 2021 annual report. We take a closer look

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is pushing higher today

| Bernd Struben

There's positive news from a study to treat osteoarthritis...

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Record Highs

Why is the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price roaring 5% higher today?

| Kerry Sun

The resources company is roaring this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX All Ordinaries lifting to a fresh 7-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's been pushing the All Ords higher lately?

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Share Gainers

GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) share price storms 6% higher after IPO

| James Mickleboro

GQG Partners' shares are off to a flying start...

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts as Morgans tips 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is BHP a mining share to buy?

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Share Gainers

Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price leaps 6% on new gold discovery

| Zach Bristow

Some exciting news out of Tempus' discovery update.

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Share Gainers

The Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price jumps 8% as hydrogen ETF hits all-time high

| Kerry Sun

A milestone for the global Hydrogen ETF boosts the Hazer share price.

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Share Gainers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price spikes on bonus options issue

| Zach Bristow

An interesting move from the cannabis player's arsenal today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Crown and Pilbara Minerals surge higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Why is the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX:ACDC) rising in value today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium-based ETF is having a great day today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price lifts amid acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

Swoop shares are relatively flat on Tuesday despite revealing a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price jumps 8% on POSCO joint venture news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very good day for the PIlbara Minerals share price...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are surging higher on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

The lithium sector is booming as Tesla hits a US$1 trillion valuation...

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Technology Shares

Up 418% in 1-year, why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is surging 14% today

| Bernd Struben

As the world embraces EVs, the mountains of used batteries need to be addressed.

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