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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

Why CBA, Mount Gibson, Pilbara Minerals, & Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price slumping 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

Blackmores shares have taken a hit during today's broader market sell-off.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Myer (ASX:MYR) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Myer share price has been volatile this week...

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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 Market News

Which ASX shares are set to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are making moves?

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Share Market News

What is weighing the ASX share market down today?

| Kerry Sun

Every sector on the ASX has wound up in the red on Friday ...

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Share Fallers

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

This bank's shares are deep in the red today...

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price have such a lousy month in September?

| Aaron Teboneras

September was another month to forget for AGL shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Northern Star, Weebit Nano, & Whitehaven Coal are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday...

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is on the rise today

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet shares are up with the international border reopening getting closer.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Gold miners jump, Pro Medicus wins contract

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is a sea of red on Friday...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares looking ripe for the picking now

| Tony Yoo

It's a confusing time for the market at the moment. Here is some advice from 2 experts about 4 stocks…

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Resources Shares

FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price plunges 30% on JV news

| Brooke Cooper

Today is a bad day for FYI Resources shares.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price halted?

| Brooke Cooper

The Archer Materials share price is going nowhere on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price is jumping 14% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for Weebit Nano's shares...

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Energy Shares

These were the best performing ASX renewables shares in September

| Zach Bristow

Which renewable shares performed the best?

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Share Gainers

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is glittering on Friday...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 23% upside for the NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy NEXTDC's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price rocketed 47% higher in September

| James Mickleboro

It was another impressive month for this battery technology company...

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price tanked 17% in September

| Kerry Sun

The largest mining stock logged some hefty declines in September.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet and Magellan could be two ASX shares to look at in October.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last month...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price was sold off in September

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue share price was out of form in October...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in September...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Feeling spooked by share market tricks as Halloween draws near? These are some of the ASX shares experts reckon are…

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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 today...

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Broker Notes

2 beaten-up ASX shares now ready to rally: expert

| Tony Yoo

Quality companies could be more resilient in plunging markets. Here are 2 of the best in Australia, whose stocks could…

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price on watch on Friday after update

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare giant will be on watch on Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

What this leading broker is saying about the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price

| Zach Bristow

This leading broker has weighed in on the company's acquisition debate.

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price charges higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This retailer's shares could be in the buy zone...

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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys...

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Resources Shares

QMines (ASX:QML) share price jumps 14%, up 30% in 6 days

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, EML, Orica, & South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is lifting 5% today

| Ken Hall

A bumper equity raise has investors bidding up the Aussie copper share

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Energy Shares

Why is the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the battery technology group are getting smashed on Thursday

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Healthcare Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is surging 5% on Thursday

| Ken Hall

This ASX biotech share is having a strong day of trade

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares topping the volume charts so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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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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Technology Shares

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price soars 10% on acquisition news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company is having a good day.

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