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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

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has had a busy day today with a string of announcements exciting ASX investors.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Aristocrat, Brainchip, and Healius shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price drops amid reported second class action

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk shares are falling as there’s reportedly another class action on the cards.

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Share Gainers

Apollo Consolidated (ASX:AOP) share price leaps 10% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

A second heavyweight has now joined the acquisition race.

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Broker Notes

Could the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price hit $22 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Can the Vulcan Energy share price

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Share Gainers

Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Gold Road has hitched a ride on the ASX acquisition train...

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Industrials Shares

Camplify (ASX:CHL) share price leaps 9% on surging customer growth

| Aaron Teboneras

Camplify has made an impressive start to FY22.

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Share Market News

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price falls despite accelerating growth

| Kerry Sun

The trading platform is eyeing new global markets, beta testing for crypto and educational content for members

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Aristocrat hits record high, Flight Centre sinks

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day on the ASX 200...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price climbing 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear to be just as excited as the scientists at Rhythm Biosciences about today's update.

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Share Gainers

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price jumps 7% following huge Q1 earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this healthcare share is surging today...

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Share Gainers

Centrex (ASX:CXM) share price rockets 200% on Samsung deal

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is tripling in value today...

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price down 6% today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have booked a trip with Flight Centre's newly-issued convertible debt.

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price edges lower on quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The laser clinic company expects a strong rebound in business as COVID-19 restrictions ease

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Share Gainers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price higher on surging annual contract value

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this tech share is rising on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price surges 8% on first-quarter update

| Kerry Sun

ELMO shares are soaring as the company says it expects to "return towards pre-COVID growth rates"

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Capital Raising

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price jumps 8% to record high after raising $895m

| James Mickleboro

This gaming technology company is making a major acquisition...

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Share Market News

South32 (ASX:S32) share price rises on robust Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this mining giant is performing...

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Share Market News

Could the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price hit $11 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Is this bank share in the buy zone?

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Broker Notes

Can the EML (ASX:EML) share price hit $4.80 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the EML Payments share price rise to $4.80 before the end of the year?

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Share Market News

Top broker upgrades BHP (ASX:BHP) share price to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

Another day, another all-time high for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's starting to become a habit for the investment banking giant.

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price rises after "positive" FY22 quarterly update

| Tristan Harrison

Polynovo shares are rising after the company’s FY22 first quarter update.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price jumps 6% on record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

It was a record-setting quarter for the telehealth company...

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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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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares topped the volume charts this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that keep growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 shares JB Hi-Fi and Domino’s have continued to grow their dividends.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the major movers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are accelerating?

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Share Gainers

The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is up 40% in 6 days. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Demand in the Chinese infant baby formula market shows signs of life again.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Transurban shares pushing higher today?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price jumps 19%, charges to an all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Lake Resources is in the right place at the right time.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Flight Centre, Tyro, and Whitehaven Coal are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price sinking 5% on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

The coal player's shares have been on the march down south lately.

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52-Week Highs

Janison Education (ASX:JAN) share price surges 18% as CEO spruiks permanent digital shift

| Mitchell Lawler

The online education company charges to a new 52-week high amid CEO's latest comments...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price leapt 18% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Appen shares back in the hot box this week?

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Share Gainers

Why has the Lithium Power (ASX:LPI) share price rocketed 50% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

Another day on the green for the lithium pure-play.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Adairs, Bapcor, and Kogan shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price tumbles after being hit with class action

| James Mickleboro

Tyro shares are falling on Wednesday afternoon...

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