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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds is one of the ASX 200 shares to consider for dividend income.

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Capital Raising

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price edges higher on capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are pushing higher...

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Dividend Investing

Dividends galore! 10 ASX shares trading ex-dividend on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

You get a dividend. And you get a dividend. Everybody gets a dividend.

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REITs

The HCW (ASX:HCW) share price has gained 15% since the REIT's IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the healthcare-focused REIT has performed on the ASX so far .

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Share Gainers

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price gains 6% despite lower second half forecast

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie shares have shot out of the starting blocks on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is flat in 2021. But how much has the company contributed to the Australian economy?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP has released its Australian economic contribution figures for the 2021 financial year.

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Share Fallers

Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price dives 6% after class action lawsuit

| Kerry Sun

Piedmont Lithium has more than just permits to worry about.

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price has gained 37% in the last 6 months

| Marc Sidarous

Higher vaccination rates and a previous takeover bid might be the reason for this share flying high.

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price on watch after its big green promise

| Brendon Lau

Environmentally conscious investors can rejoice as the market passes judgement on the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price after…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the SDI (ASX:SDI) share price is up almost 40% this year

| Rhys Brock

Most of the sales growth came from overseas markets, showing how the easing of pandemic restrictions can affected sales across…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has beaten the ASX200 in the last 3 months

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the big bank have been on fire recently. Here's why.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys...

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Share Market News

What does the future look like for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price?

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing year for AMP's shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Aussie Broadband shares halted, Openpay rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was quiet today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are trading ex-dividend today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors who owned these shares will be set for a dividend payment...

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Record Highs

How is the Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price hitting record highs during lockdowns?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Reedy Lagoon (ASX:RLC) share price rockets 95% on lithium update

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the minerals exploration company are soaring today. Here are the details

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has struggled in the last month. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's largest bank hasn't had an easy time of it lately...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price is up 6% so far this week

| Zach Bristow

Imugene shares are continuing their impressive run...

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Share Fallers

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is in the red on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

What's weighing down the iron ore giant 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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Share Market News

Why is the Eastern Iron (ASX:EFE) share price in recess

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a break for now...

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Bank Shares

The Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is outperforming the ASX big 4 in the past month

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie shares have had a very nice month...

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares under $10 that have more than doubled in the past year

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have been left gobsmacked by the returns of these 5 ASX-listed companies...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

Capital raisings can fund new product developments and help fuel company growth plans

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after selling stake in meal box company

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the supermarket giant are down after news of a sell-off...

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Capital Raising

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather from yesterday's gains...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price craters to 10-month low as iron ore prices plunge

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue continues its freefall amid weaker iron ore prices

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is slumping 1% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BHP shares falling today?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BlueScope, Fortescue, & Marley Spoon shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price has surged 180% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Identitii shares have been on the move recently...

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52-Week Highs

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price hits 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Coal remains Australia's number 2 export earner...

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, BlueBet, Flight Centre, & Mosaic Brands are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are racing higher...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are making the biggest moves on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is spending the day in the red...

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Healthcare Shares

Medical Developments (ASX:MVP) share price hits new 52 week low

| Brooke Cooper

The Medical Developments share price is continuing to struggle today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

IOOF and Alliance Aviation Services are two ASX shares that brokers like.

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