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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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Transport Shares

'Cracking buy': Experts pick 2 enticing ASX transport shares

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are trading at a discount due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. But 3 fund managers reckon a comeback…

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Share Gainers

This under-the-radar ASX tech share has gained 65% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

The company's shares have had a stellar 12 months. Let's take a look at some of the drivers behind these…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Share market breaks 5 week winning streak

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are some blue chip options for income investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy start to the week...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be in the buy zone according to brokers...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Corporate Travel Management is one of the ASX shares that many brokers like.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It was a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Charter Hall up, Boral jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 ended a losing streak, with an increased offer for Boral.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

This crypto blew away Bitcoin's 5% gains today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto currencies are highly volatile. They can rocket higher or plummet lower in a matter of hours.

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Technology Shares

Up 53% in 12 months: Can the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price go even higher?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flying share soar even higher?

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Energy Shares

Crude to $100 per barrel? 3 ASX 200 oil shares trading well below pre-COVID levels

| Bernd Struben

Renewable energy ambitions might be the latest rage but the world still needs oil. Lots of it.

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Share Market News

Here are some of the most actively traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

On a positive day for the ASX, we take a look at some of the shares that moved the most…

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Share Gainers

The Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price jumped 20% today

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis focused biotech company was on form on Friday...

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Share Gainers

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price has lifted 15% this week

| Kerry Sun

The ASX-listed BNPL stock is running higher this week and this month.

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Bank Shares

What moved CBA (ASX:CBA) shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

Investors appeared to applaud CommBank's technology and innovation plans.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is on fire in 2021 but has been tipped to keep on rising...

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Share Market News

Supply Network (ASX:SNL) share price jumps 4% on positive full-year guidance

| Zach Bristow

Shares surged on the positive earnings expectations, extending this weeks gains.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price surges 6% on changes to Seven takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

The company's shares have inked a new 52-week high today following revisions to the takeover bid from Seven.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Capital Raising

Family Zone (ASX:FZO) share price jumps 8% after $23m capital raising

| Kerry Sun

This Australian cyber security company has ambitious growth plans in the US. We take a closer look.

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Financial Shares

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today

| Marc Sidarous

It's a good day for embattled AMP shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why New Hope, Nuix, Pilbara Minerals, & Woolworths shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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BNPL shares

Citi plans to disrupt Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P)

| Tristan Harrison

Citi wants to muscle in on the BNPL sector, putting Afterpay potentially in its sights.

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Share Market News

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price higher despite High Court ruling

| James Mickleboro

The High Court has made a ruling...

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Broker Notes

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price rises on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker remains bullish on Cochlear...

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Share Gainers

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is surging 23% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

There are several different factors that are moving the neuroscience technology company's share price.

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Share Market News

Why the Southern Cross Media (ASX: SXL) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

Southern Cross Media will be adding some of your favourite TV shows to its broadcasting regions.

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Retail Shares

The Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is shooting 8% higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors look to be reconsidering yesterday's selloff of the newly listed liquor and hotels company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: CSL downgraded, Zip drops, Charter Hall impresses

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on course to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Why Charter Hall, Collins Foods, Endeavour Group, & Telix are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Huon (ASX:HUO) share price is rocketing 7% today

| Kerry Sun

Huon shares have bounced strongly off record lows. Here's what's driving the jump today.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs could be a good pick for a few different reasons.

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Technology Shares

Why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price is rocketing 15%

| Bernd Struben

Memory chips keep getting faster...and smaller.

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Broker Notes

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 5% today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for this BNPL company's shares...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates still in the cellar, the Australian property market is running hot.

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BNPL shares

Broker tips Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price to rocket 150% higher

| James Mickleboro

Could this BNPL provider's shares be dirt cheap?

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