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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

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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Gold

Down 50% in a year, time to pounce on this beaten-down ASX 200 gold stock?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on this beaten-down ASX 200 gold miner.

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you own any of these ASX 200 winners in FY25?

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just re-rate G8 Education shares?

| Laura Stewart

G8 Education shares are down 23% this year.

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IPOs

End of the IPO drought: GemLife listing one of the biggest of the year

| Steve Holland

The GemLife IPO is the third major ASX listing in less than a month.

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Share Market News

Why brokers says these ASX dividend stocks are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Want an income boost? Take a look at these stocks that brokers rate as buys.

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Broker Notes

After crashing more than 21% yesterday, does Macquarie rate Helia shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the big dip on Helia shares? Here’s Macquarie’s latest share price forecast.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share that is having a 'milestone year'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flying stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, NRW, Pro Medicus, and WIA Gold shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness and are pushing higher today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, G8 Education, JB Hi-Fi, and Vault Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares took a tumble last month. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

UP 127% in a year, why is the Pro Medicus share price rocketing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Pro Medicus shares flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Opinions

2 top ASX passive income stocks to buy with $5,000 today

| Bernd Struben

I think these leading ASX passive income shares will keep delivering market beating yields in FY 2026.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX roared higher this hump day.

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Financial Shares

With a 3.8% dividend yield, does Macquarie rate QBE shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Can QBE shares continue to outperform in FY 2026? Here’s Macquarie’s latest forecast.

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Share Gainers

2 popular ASX 200 shares that returned 30%-plus in FY25

| Sebastian Bowen

These popular stocks rewarded their owners in FY25.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Broker Notes

Up 50% in a year, does Macquarie forecast further upside for Computershare shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this high-flying blue chip.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks turned a $10K investment into more than $60,000 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

These fast-rising ASX 200 stocks could be on their way to 10-bagger status.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Helia, Qantas, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Dexus, James Hardie, and Magellan shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Aussie Broadband shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Aussie Broadband shares are up more than 100% in five years.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Domino's share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent Domino’s shares tumbling more than 17% today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is taking off this morning.

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Broker Notes

After soaring 36% this year, does Macquarie forecast more upside for Brickworks shares?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks released a trading update earlier in the week prompting Macquarie to revise its price target.

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Broker Notes

Guess which surging ASX All Ords stock just earned an upgrade from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock in FY 2026.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were delivered by these shares last month. But why?

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector of the ASX 200 delivered a near 25% gain over 12 months.

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Share Fallers

These 5 ASX All Ords shares were the biggest fallers of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These are the ASX All Ords stocks you didn't want to own in FY25...

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Best Shares

Here are the 5 best ASX All Ords shares of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the top 5 ASX All Ords stocks for share price growth in FY25.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index on hump day.

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Share Market News

Will the second half of 2025 be as volatile as the first half?

| Kevin Gandiya

The first half of 2025 was nothing short of eventful. What will the second half bring?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tantalising day for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

15 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status for the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration for the new financial year?

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping these shares as buys.

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