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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 Gainers

Here's why the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price is rocketing 26% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price at 17-year low, dividend hits 9.2%

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit a 17-year low, pushing its dividend yield above 9.2%…

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slides despite 22% revenue increase

| Mitchell Lawler

The Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) share price has dipped today, despite the oil and gas producer lifting quarterly revenue…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Challenger, Pilbara Minerals, & Redbubble shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Gold

What's up with the Evolution (ASX: EVN) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price is on a rollercoaster today, following the release of the company's quarterly…

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Share Market News

The Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price rocketed 13% today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Impedimed (ASX: IPD) share price shot off to a great start today as the company received FDA approval for…

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price hit a multi-year low today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is under pressure again on Thursday and dropping to a multi-year low...

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Financial Shares

Why the Sequoia (ASX:SEQ) share price is racing 15% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sequoia Financial Group Ltd (ASX: SEQ) share price is racing 15% higher following a trading update and revised guidance…

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price edges higher on new product launch

| Kerry Sun

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is edging higher today after the company launched a new payment gateway. Here…

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Share Fallers

Why the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is under pressure on Thursday following the release of its shareholder briefing...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.2%: AMP sinks, Redbubble crashes, Megaport jumps

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Thursday. Here's what you…

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Energy Shares

The AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price falls as CEO steps down

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is dropping after the news the company's CEO and managing director is…

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Economy

ABS data shows Australians maintained wealth during COVID

| Lucas Radbourne

Data released from the ABS this week highlights the importance of government payments in maintaining household income during COVID-19.

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Share Market News

Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price slips despite solid update

| Kerry Sun

The Oz Minerals (ASX: OZL) share price is down 1% in morning trade after posting a solid first-quarter update. Let's…

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Materials Shares

Super profits tax risk rising for ASX miners as commodity prices chase record highs

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining shares could soon rediscover the meaning of having too much of a good thing as talk of a…

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Share Market News

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price climbs on Q3 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) share price is climbing higher following the release of its quarterly trading update. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) share price has jumped higher in early trade after a key acquisition from the…

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Share Market News

How the Lynas share price (ASX:LYC) sunk 90% last time this happened 

| Kerry Sun

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price has been in free fall this week. But

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Share Fallers

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (ASX:API) share price down 5% on half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price is under pressure on Thursday after releasing its half year results...

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Share Gainers

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price charges higher following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its third quarter update…

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Share Fallers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price crashes 12% on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price is under pressure on Thursday following the release of its third quarter update...

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Technology Shares

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price in spotlight following Q3 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price could be on the move following the company's latest trading update. Here are…

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Resources Shares

The Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is on watch today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) share price is on watch after news a subsidiary of the company received Clean Energy…

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Broker Notes

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price could be in the buy zone right now according to one leading broker.…

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Broker Notes

2 sleeping ASX shares ready to break out

| Tony Yoo

ASX shares purchased while the rest of the market hasn't realised its long-term potential is every investor's dream. Here are…

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Communication Shares

Why I love Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares right now: fundie

| Tony Yoo

The telco is Pengana Australian Equities Fund's largest holding. Read why the mobile and internet giant is so attractive at…

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Share Market News

Why the Lark (ASX:LRK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lark Distilling Co Ltd (ASX: LRK) share price will be on focus today after the release of its quarterly…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price will be one to watch on Thursday following the release of its first quarter…

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Broker Notes

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price can rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price has the potential to rocket higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) share price slumps 9%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The KGL Resources (ASX: KGL) share price has plummeted nearly 9% today on the back of the company's quarterly report.…

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Financial Shares

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price rockets 8% on Autopay launch

| Marc Sidarous

The MoneyMe (ASX: MME) share price was on the move today as the company launched its latest product. Motley Fool…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Corporate Travel flies, Nuix sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) sank heavily after disappointing investors with a sales forecast downgrade.

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Share Fallers

What's with the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Advanced Human Imaging Ltd (ASX: AHI) share price has had a clanger today, falling mroe than 4%. Here's what…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Alterity (ASX:ATH) share price is skyrocketing 42% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH) share price is skyrocketing after the company's release of positive results for its lead compound.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Freelancer (ASX:FLN) shares shoot higher

| Sebastian Bowen

The Freelancer Ltd (ASX: FLN) share price is having a great day today after a quarterly report was released yesterday.…

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Broker Notes

2 fantastic ASX shares that brokers rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 2 fantastic ASX shares that brokers have rated as buys, including discount retail business Reject Shop…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price dropped 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) share price is down today after news the company pushed delivery of its Nolans…

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Cannabis Shares

Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price falls despite strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is sliding despite announcing a positive trading update. Here's what the company…

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