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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

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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Share Market News

Here's why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is flying 32% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the release of an update earlier.

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, AVZ, BHP, & GWA shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rises as Orocobre merger draws closer

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy share price will be leaving the ASX boards soon...

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The Baby Bunting share price is tumbling as brokers downgraded the shares on its results. But is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price tumbles amid latest lockdown woes

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share have been hammered in recent times...

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Share Market News

Why is the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

All eyes will be on the company's pending announcement this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: A2 Milk jumps on takeover speculation, Carsales rises

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is in the red on Monday...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This airport operator has received an improved takeover approach...

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is down 4% in a month. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australia's national airline is facing ongoing challenges.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares a decade ago, how much would they be worth now?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is the company’s shares a worthwhile long-term investment?

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Share Market News

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is up 7% in two weeks

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has been charging higher recently...

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Investing Strategies

Why you shouldn't fear ASX 200 hitting all-time highs

| Tony Yoo

Are you worried that share markets are smashing records at the moment and that can only mean there is a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: New records just keep coming for the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Broker Notes

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares could be worth looking at.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It's going to be a busy day for the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is rated as a strong buy by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Regional bank BOQ is liked by a number of brokers.

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Share Market News

Why climate risks is a bigger threat to ASX 200 shares than you thought

| Brendon Lau

Everyone may be aware of the climate emergency, but many are underestimating its impact on their investment returns.

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Share Market News

If you invested $1,000 in Zip shares four years ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares have risen a lot over the last four years.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in CSL (ASX:CSL) shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

Long-term investors would be happy with the overall returns of CSL shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 38% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

AGL shares are having a year to forget.

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Share Market News

This leading fund manager thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Endeavor Group and Santos are two ASX shares that WAM likes at the moment.

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Share Market News

Top broker downgrades CBA (ASX:CBA) shares to a sell

| James Mickleboro

Not everyone is feeling positive about CBA shares...

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Broker Notes

Top broker names Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares as a sell

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has been named as a share to sell...

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Share Market News

How do you value the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Down 50% in 2021. Is the a2 milk share price good value?

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Share Market News

The Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could offer good dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers may be a good long-term option for dividend income.

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management believes these 2 leading small cap ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Silk Logistics and Swoop are two ASX shares that could be good ideas.

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX results from week two of reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These results were among the best from week two of reporting season...

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Share Gainers

How did the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's FY21 full year results are expected to be released on Monday.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Broker Notes

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price still good value?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy this telco giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up, Baby Bunting drops, Pointsbet rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 hit a new record again today.

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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 Friday.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Baby Bunting, the week ahead

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is up 37% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the rare earths miner.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most active ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the markets today?

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