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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 APA, Kathmandu, Nickel Mines, & Sigma shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Gainers

Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price higher as US plans to open air travel

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the travel industry.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees ~50% upside in the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this struggling infant formula company's shares?

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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue shares are on a slippery slide down south. Here's what the experts are saying

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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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Share Market News

Why Atlas Arteria, Baby Bunting, De Grey Mining, & New Hope are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having good days...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move?

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Share Gainers

Why the GTI Resources (ASX:GTR) share price has boomed 100% in a month

| Zach Bristow

GTI shares have climbed higher over the last month. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds into positive territory led by energy and materials shares

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 has managed to shake off Evergrande concerns, trading flat this afternoon.

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is lifting off this Tuesday

| Marc Sidarous

Investor optimism may be lifting the travel sector today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price underperforming Coles today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's with Woolies shares today?

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Share Fallers

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen in the last week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Westpac shares have struggled over this past week. Here are the details.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower despite latest 'disruptor' investment

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares are falling, despite revealing a new investment.

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Broker Notes

3 experts pick 3 ASX shares to rocket in next 12 months

| Tony Yoo

Fund managers pick 2 healthcare stocks and one agricultural product maker as Australian companies that can withstand market volatility.

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Share Market News

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price has fallen 17% since Seven took control

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at how shares in the building and construction materials group have been performing

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Share Fallers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price sinks 7% on half year update and guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Sigma has handed in its half year results...

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Share Market News

Here's what has been moving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in September 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a tough month...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: APA makes AusNet bid, New Hope results impress

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why is everyone talking about ASX SPI Futures?

| Zach Bristow

ASX SPI Futures are making the rounds in investor conversations today. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price has room to grow: expert

| Kerry Sun

The growth story for the retail conglomerate is far from over, according to this expert

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Share Fallers

Clover (ASX:CLV) share price sinks 7% on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough year for this specialist ingredients company...

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Share Market News

RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price drops amid ESG company acquisition

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are down this morning amid acquisition news...

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Share Gainers

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price jumps on $337m profit turnaround

| Brendon Lau

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) share price is outperforming today after it posted a big turnaround in full…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price bounces higher despite iron ore sliding below US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Iron ore below US$100 a tonne? No worries.

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Energy Shares

Why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price is up 200% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Rising uranium prices and investor speculation may be the reason...

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Share Fallers

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price lower despite ACCC authorisation

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has approved NIB's plans, with conditions...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Bigtincan share price has soared 50% higher in the past 6 months

| Rhys Brock

The tech company is powering where others are lumbering.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price dips amid new key appointments

| Aaron Teboneras

The bank is bolstering its leadership team but that doesn't seem to have got investors excited

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AusNet (ASX:AST) share price to rise after APA (ASX:APA) starts bidding war

| James Mickleboro

A bidding war has started for AusNet...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker downgraded the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price

| James Mickleboro

This market darling's shares have been downgraded...

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Share Market News

Worried about a stock market crash? Here's what you should know

| Kerry Sun

Investors are waking up to a sea of red on Tuesday ...

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Share Market News

The US stock market plunged overnight. What could this mean for ASX shares?

| Brooke Cooper

On the back of an awful day's trade for the US stock market, we consider what impact this might have…

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Broker Notes

Are ASX uranium shares fully valued?

| Kerry Sun

Let's see what one broker thinks.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sitting at a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie biotech are under pressure in 2021. Here are the details

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Technology Shares

Why this top broker thinks the Appen (ASX:APX) share price can double

| James Mickleboro

This former market darling has been tipped to rebound...

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Share Fallers

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is down 8% in 5 weeks. What's happening?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The bank hasn't had a great time of it lately.

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Broker Notes

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price heading down to $130?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been tipped to fall. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Audinate and Telstra are two ASX shares rated as buys by brokers.

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IPOs

This Afterpay-backed company is listing on ASX next week

| Tony Yoo

Everyone loves to talk about their Afterpay shares. But now that journey's over, how about this spin-off?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another tough day for ASX 200 investors...

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