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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price finishes flat on quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CHM) share price seesawed today following the release of its quarterly update. Here's the key…

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 200 shares were the best performers this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's TGIF time once again, and investors with shares in these 3 S&P ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) stocks have…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 200 shares according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and this ASX 200 share could be among the best options for Australian investors to choose from…

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Share Gainers

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts on latest updates

| Marc Sidarous

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is up 2.5% today as the company divests its minority stake in a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes flat, Kogan drops, Accent jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dipped lower. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price fell heavily after giving a business…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Proteomics (ASX:PIQ) share price is flying 5%

| Marc Sidarous

The Proteomics (ASX: PIQ) share price was off to a good start today before falling flat on news it has…

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Share Market News

History is on the side of the battered AMP (ASX:AMP) share price as it plans its demerger

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price reacted positively to its demerger plans, but investors are left confused as to…

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Broker Notes

Broker weighs in on the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price after its 20% dive

| Kerry Sun

Morgans weighs in on the Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price after its 20% dive. Could there be long-term value…

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is surging 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has been on fire again on Friday. Here's why it is up…

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Share Market News

Why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is soaring 65% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX: LIO) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, outpacing almost…

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Share Market News

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price slides on dual-listing update

| Marc Sidarous

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is edging lower today after the company said it plans to list on…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Centaurus Metals, Kogan, & Youfoodz are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX:YFZ) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Friday...

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Retail Shares

The Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price is down 15% today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX: YFZ) share price was one of the worst-performing IPOs of 2020. And the numbers just…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) is the most traded ASX 200 share today

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) shares are the most traded on the ASX 200 Index today. Here's what's been happening at…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price crashes 13% on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is crashing 13% lower on Friday after releasing a disappointing third quarter update today...

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, AMP, De Grey, & Nuix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on…

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Resources Shares

Brockman Mining (ASX:BCK) share price rockets 240% today

| Brooke Cooper

If you're looking for today's biggest mover, you're probably eyeing the Brockman Mining Ltd (ASX: BCK) share price. Its going…

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Share Market News

Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) share price slips on quarterly update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) share price is slipping today despite the miner increasing production and reducing costs.

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Resources Shares

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is on the move today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Santos (ASX: STO) share price is up and down following an update on the company's bonds offer. We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Kogan crashes, AMP's demerger plans, Telstra strengthens 5G network

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what you need to…

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Record Highs

Hyperion Metals (ASX:HYM) share price hits another record high

| Ken Hall

The Hyperion Metals Ltd (ASX: HYM) share price has rocketed higher for the second straight day after unveiling a new…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is rocketing higher

| Ken Hall

The Dimerix Limited (ASX: DXB) share price has shot higher on Friday morning after an update on its COVID-19 European…

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Share Gainers

Why the Prospa (ASX:PGL) share price has surged 7%

| Ken Hall

The Prospa Group Limited (ASX: PGL) share price has lept out of the gate this morning after a strong quarterly…

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Broker Notes

Can the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price climb higher from here?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has been a strong performer over the last month. Can its shares continue…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price pause as M&A battle continues

| Ken Hall

Trading in the Vitalharvest (ASX: VTH) share price has been paused today as the ongoing takeover battle for the agricultural…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price has rebounded 13% since March

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is rebounding following recent developments. We take a closer look in what could…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why some of your favourite ASX growth shares are free-falling this week

| Kerry Sun

Classic ASX growth shares such as Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) have taken a…

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Healthcare Shares

The Antisense (ASX:ANP) share price is surging 7% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Antisense (ASX: ANP) share price is up 7.5% after the company released a positive report regarding Phase II trials…

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Communication Shares

Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price jumps after news of 5G deal

| Brooke Cooper

The Pentanet Limited (ASX: 5GG) share price is responding well to news the company secured an exclusive licence to provide…

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Financial Shares

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price will be in the spotlight

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price will be on watch following the launch of another product feature. Here's what…

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Tax

What Biden's capital gains tax changes could mean for the ASX 200

| Marc Sidarous

What could Joe Biden’s latest proposal mean for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Motley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips breaks…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price lower on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of the energy producer's…

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Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price charges higher on demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today after announcing demerger plans. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is on form on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are shooting higher…

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Communication Shares

The Harvest Technology (ASX:HTG) share price is on watch. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Harvest Technology Group Ltd (ASX: HTG) share price is on watch after news the company intends to acquire SnapSupport…

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Share Market News

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie investment manager's March quarter…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Carbon Revolution (ASX: CBR) share price will start the day halted after the company provided a $95 million capital…

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Share Market News

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price on watch after announcing Glue acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) share price will be on watch after announcing a major new acquisition this morning...

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