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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges up as Seven Group wins control

| Brooke Cooper

How will Boral shares perform today after Seven Group nabbed more than 50% of the company's voting rights.

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is ending the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 30% in a week

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big week for the semiconductor company. Let's take a closer look

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Technology Shares

Now's the time to buy up mega-cap tech shares

| Tony Yoo

Think massive technology companies have had their day in the sun? This expert reckons they've only just started.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to win when lockdown ends

| Tony Yoo

WAM Leaders had an excellent 2021 financial year, but on which stocks have its portfolio managers placed bets for the…

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Transport Shares

It's been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

July has been a stellar month so far for the airport's shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price is up 34% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This tech share just hit a record high...

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is one of the ASX shares that WAM Leaders likes at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the final day of an eventful week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Woodside down, Sezzle rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today. Woodside also declined after its quarterly update.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles as Optus cries foul

| Zach Bristow

This comes after it hit a new 52-week high earlier today.

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Share Gainers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price within 2% of all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares hit a two-month high today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, PolyNovo, Vulcan, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price jumps 8% after preliminary profit release

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for the manufacturer of 4WD accessories after the company released its preliminary financial results

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BNPL shares

Afterpay & Zip shares: Brokers react to Apple and PayPal BNPL news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a big week for the BNPL market

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Share Fallers

Short-lived $10 party for the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price

| Kerry Sun

After surging past the $10 milestone on Wednesday, shares in the lithium miner are tumbling on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

The Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

What's been driving the Medibank share price to new heights?

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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 Market News

Fresh blow to ASX 200 travel shares as Victoria lockdown looms large

| Brendon Lau

Victoria is about to add to the woes of ASX 200 travel shares as the state is likely to lockdown…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Rhythm Biosciences, Sezzle, & Spark shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Gainers

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price rallies to 52-week high despite lockdowns

| Kerry Sun

The embattled retailer's shares are rallying today. We take a closer look

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Share Gainers

The Ookami (ASX:OOK) share price is up 1,000% today, but don't be fooled

| Mitchell Lawler

10 bagger? Not quite, here's a closer look...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price gains as Seven's hold surpasses 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a fight to the finish line as Seven Group inches closer to winning control of the construction supplies company.

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Capital Raising

Why isn't the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price trading today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The online wine retailer has requested a trading halt ahead of a potential capital raising

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Share Fallers

Why the Wellnex Life (ASX:WNX) share price is crashing 75% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Wattle Health is back as Wellnex Life...

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Share Fallers

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price down almost 3% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

This comes despite no new announcements today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is racing 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is now up 1,000% over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

The Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price lifts after quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the Australian coal miner are climbing on the back of the company's announcement

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Share Fallers

Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price down 8% on quarterly activities report

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the small cap gold producer are tumbling after missing production and cost guidance.

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Share Fallers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking 6% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares are under pressure today...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is trading near record highs – time to worry about popping bubbles?

| Bernd Struben

Every bull run in history has been followed by a market correction. The big question is when.

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Share Market News

Why is the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price frozen today?

| Kerry Sun

The ASX-listed online broker is looking to raise up to $12 million in capital. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink again, ARB shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is struggling to push higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price rallies 7% on confirmed bid

| Mitchell Lawler

A confirmed buyout proposal has added an extra 'spark' to this company's shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) share price is rocketing 150% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this ASX resources share is rocketing higher...

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Broker Notes

Down 99%, this ASX share could now be a bargain buy

| Tony Yoo

Who's game for a very contrarian bet? This will take courage, but one expert reckons this food giant can only…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price higher on Discover investment & partnership

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider is rebounding on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Proteomics International (ASX:PIQ) share price is halted

| Nikhil Gangaram

The shares in the medical technology company were last trading at 99.5 cents.

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is surging 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis company is on a high today...

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