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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 Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 9% on Friday

| Kerry Sun

Australia's first zero carbon green hydrogen project is pushing ahead on multiple fronts.

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Share Market News

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is powering 10% ahead today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is further securing its technology...

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Share Market News

Top brokers give their verdict on the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this telco giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are pushing higher on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are rising today..

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price crashes 10% on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this retailer performed in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced a major leadership change.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch after 'unfair' loans finding

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Court has found the bank's small business loans contain unfair clauses

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Bank Shares

Its been a great week for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price so far

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's pushing the bank share price upwards?

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Growth Shares

One Delta lockdown winner and 2 other rocketing ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

These 3 stocks just had a sensational month, and this fund manager would like everyone to know.

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Bank Shares

It's been a good month so far for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is on form in August...

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX tech share fell 87%, but we love it now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller reveals a software company busy turning around recent bad fortunes.

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Share Market News

3 reopening ASX share ideas as potential buys

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas is one of three potential reopening ASX share ideas.

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Harvey Norman is one of two ASX dividend shares that are rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive finish to the week for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher, Telstra climbs, NAB up

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra was a highlight today within the ASX 200.

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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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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price lifts as New Zealand plans to open up

| Aaron Teboneras

News the country is set to reopen to international travellers early next year will be a welcome boost for the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Telstra, AGL Energy, Downer

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Retail Shares

Why the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price is up 9% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Lockdowns and simple maths may be to answer.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Technology Shares

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 87% in a month

| Mitchell Lawler

Investor excitement from recent announcements spills over into Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Pure Hydrogen share price rockets 16% after project update

| Zach Bristow

The run into the green extends today for Pure Hydrogen shares

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price hits record high following dividend boost

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is keeping shareholders happy with its latest dividend announcement.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 dividend shares lifting to 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

While typically slow moving, these ASX 200 dividend shares are breaking above 52-week highs.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX: IPL) share price is up 18% in the past month. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie manufacturer have been firing lately.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone after its Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

Are this banking giant's shares in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Telstra share price is on watch for FY22.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Appen, CBA, & Rio Tinto shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price is powering 28% today, up 240% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been a standout performer since last month.

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price hit a 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

The steel producer continues its extended run into the money.

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52-Week Highs

The Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is up 5% in a week. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The Olympics might be over, but that's not stopping the Macquarie share price from setting its own record today...

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price is falling 5% lower this afternoon

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL share price is dropping dramatically today as investors pull the plug after the company's earnings report...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the CBA share price in the buy zone?

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52-Week Highs

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price at new high despite development ruling

| Nikhil Gangaram

The grocery giant's shares are hitting new heights despite a negative ruling against one of its proposed land development in…

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price leaping 8% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance company reported strong half year results.

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Share Market News

Who are the biggest movers on the ASX 300 this Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

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

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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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Share Gainers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is pushing 4% higher this afternoon

| Zach Bristow

AMP shares continue to climb higher during afternoon trading after the company posted its half-year results this morning

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Capital Raising

Why is the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price frozen?

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium is looking to raise capital, but what for?

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