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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 Gainers

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price hits record high on new product release

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares just hit a new record high...

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Record Highs

Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price hits its high after bumper FY21 results

| Kerry Sun

An impressive record high for the Money3 business following a strong year of profitable growth.

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Share Gainers

American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price jumps 8% on project update

| Kerry Sun

This US-based rare earths junior started the day well.

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Share Fallers

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is underperforming the ASX 200 in 2021

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie energy producer are under pressure right now

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Share Fallers

Domain (ASX:DHG) share price down 3% after FY21 results

| Kerry Sun

Despite a recovery in listing volumes and well-rounded growth, Domain shares are sliding to 3-month lows this morning.

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Share Market News

Why the Ava Risk (ASX:AVA) share price is soaring 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focusing on its core business assets.

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Share Fallers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price falls on margin pressure concerns

| James Mickleboro

Why is this banking giant under pressure today?

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Share Gainers

How did the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Did the pizza company have a good year in FY20?

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Share Market News

How did the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will be looking at what to expect later this month when the coal miner releases its FY21 results

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Share Market News

How does the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend compare to its sector?

| James Mickleboro

How does the Telstra dividend compare to its peers?

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Share Market News

7 traps to avoid right now when buying ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

The stock market is getting complacent, reckons one expert, and that means there are many ways investors could get burnt.

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Share Market News

How did the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price respond last earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap's shares were on fire in February after a stronger than expected update...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has updated the market on its third quarter performance...

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman is one of two ASX 200 shares that could be opportunities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another big day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

2 highly rated ASX 200 dividend shares with good yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer good yields...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Bendigo Bank sinks, JB Hi-Fi rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today as reporting season continued.

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Share Fallers

The Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price slides on half-year results

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium producer ended the day down.

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Bank Shares

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up 7% in just two weeks

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are up strongly this month...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 share investors can't leave alone today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most popular today with investors?

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is pushing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share are starting the week off on a positive note.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Bendigo, Beach, Lendlease

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Monday...

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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 today.

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Financial Shares

CommBank (ASX:CBA) forced to publish it misled customers

| Tony Yoo

The bank's own website will have a big pop-up admitting that business clients were overcharged more than double the interest.

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Share Market News

Australian Mines (ASX:AUZ) share price rockets 30% on LG deal

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the battery metals miner are on the rise today.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Flight Centre, & Lendlease are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red on Monday...

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks 6% on capital call notice

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the back foot...

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Share Gainers

It's been a great month for the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the lithium miner have rallied 50% in the last month.

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Share Market News

Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price drops following FY21 earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Argo Investments share price is sliding today...

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Record Highs

The Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price has broken its record – again!

| Marc Sidarous

Lockdowns seem to be the gift that keeps on giving the liquor retailing giant.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower as Sydney Airport appears a no-go

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sydney Airport saga continues, but less likely to see Macquarie making a counter bid...

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Share Fallers

The Accent Group (ASX:AX1) share price is down 9% ahead of this weeks earnings

| Zach Bristow

Accent Group falls into the red during afternoon trade.

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Share Market News

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price surges 30% on patent update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the high-tech materials company surged today on its latest news out of the US.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price slides but is up 40% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Hawkstone shares remain in the green, despite a slide in today's session.

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Share Market News

Who's starting the week off as the biggest mover on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a look at the top movers among the ASX 300 index today.

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Technology Shares

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is on the rise

| Marc Sidarous

The purchase of InnovoEdge was for US $15 million, half cash and half scrips.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is zooming 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This struggling infant formula company's shares are having a good day...

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Share Gainers

Why the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price surged 9% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are chasing Poseidon shares today after a positive update to its Golden Swan drilling program.

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