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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are saying about these buy-rated top stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Guzman Y Gomez shares. What's its price target?

| Laura Stewart

Does the broker expect Guzman Y Gomez to outperform?

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Share Gainers

ASX tech shares outperformed US tech stocks by 2:1 in FY25. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Forget the Magnificent 7! Aussie tech shares had twice as much price growth as US tech stocks in FY25.

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Opinions

I sold one of my oldest ASX 200 shares last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why would I sell one of my longest-held stocks?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares have surged 93% since April. Here's what Macquarie expects now

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy shares remain a favourite for ASX short sellers. Are they in a for a payday or headed for…

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Share Fallers

Why Antipa Minerals, Northern Star, Pilbara Minerals, and Synlait Milk shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, Cobram, Hub24, and Nanosonics shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Market News

Is it too late to buy Pro Medicus shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pro Medicus shares have risen 550% over 3 years. Have you missed the boat? Three experts weigh in.

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? Broker's verdict on 3 ASX 200 materials shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Materials was one of four market sectors that weakened in overall value in FY25.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get a supersized RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make some big moves tomorrow on any unexpected RBA interest rate announcement.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy in July: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX tech sector delivered outstanding returns for investors in FY25.

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Share Market News

How much cash will the average mortgage holder save if the RBA cuts interest rates tomorrow?

| Laura Stewart

And how to best redeploy those funds?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Trump's 9 July tariff deadline looms: 3 ASX 200 companies to watch

| Laura Stewart

It could shape up to be a big week on the tariff front.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips substantial upside for Steadfast shares

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast is a high-quality business at an attractive valuation, according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on Monday.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus shares surge 10% to crack $300 as healthcare leads ASX 200 sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Pro Medicus shares just keep on going, rising 625% over the past three years.

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Share Market News

How did ASX REITs vs. residential property investment perform in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the share price growth of the largest ASX REITs vs. residential property investment in FY25.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 55% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield, Nickel Industries, and CSL shares could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is so bullish on these shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares that this fundie is cashing in after phenomenal growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish says he knows this will be an 'unpopular call'.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates heading lower again? Let's find out what the banking giant is predicting.

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Share Market News

Are electric vehicle stocks a good investment today?

| Laura Stewart

Did US President Trump just kill the EV industry?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cracking end to the trading week for ASX investors.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Opinions

Buy or bail? Fundie's verdict on 2 ASX 300 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Stuart Bromley of Medallion Financial Group provides his insights.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Would you be surprised to learn that ASX tech shares rose faster than US tech stocks by almost 2:1?

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Cleanaway, Hub24, and RPMGlobal shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, G8 Education, Lottery Corp, and Lynas shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be best buys this month according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 55% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Technology Shares

5 best performing ASX 200 tech shares of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Some of the technology sector's biggest names led the charge in share price growth last financial year.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this high-flying stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that rose 100%+ in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered huge returns for their shareholders in the last financial year.

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Resources Shares

Up 275% in a year, why this ASX All Ords mining stock could keep racing higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance to come for this rocketing ASX All Ords miner. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a wild ride this Thursday.

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