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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

ASX 200 drops, Challenger plummets, Lynas falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price plummeted and Lynas (LYC) fell too.

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Share Market News

2 five-star ASX 200 shares that are rated very highly

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and this five-star ASX 200 share are highly rated. Here's what you need to know about them...

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IPOs

Latitude (ASX:LFS) makes a splash on its ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Latitude Financial Services Group Ltd (ASX: LFS) is the latest addition to the ASX. The financial services company made a…

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Share Market News

Why the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) share price is rising today following a contract with Maersk Drilling. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price wobbles on plasma and vaccine update

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been in the spotlight in recent memory. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

BrainChip and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) shares top ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is on fire today, topping the All Ordinaries Index. Here's why investors are…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after today's third quarter update. Here's what the experts think…

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Resources Shares

Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price catapulted 37% today

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM Limited (ASX: QEM) share price is rising after news of a new project management specialist for the company's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares days are numbered

| Ken Hall

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) shares are set to finish up on the ASX as the NSW Supreme Court approved…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price plunged 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT) share price is sinking today after the company announced plans ahead of its joint…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Challenger, Lynas, & Sydney Airport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why the Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is on the move

| Lucas Radbourne

The Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is edging higher after the company outlined plans for a new drilling program Argentina.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides on Q4 trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is sinking today following the release of a trading update. We list…

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Travel Shares

Experience Co (ASX:EXP) share price jumps 6% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced its latest acquisitions. Click…

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price climbs on Rincon construction update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX: AGY) share price is climbing today following a construction update at the Rincon Lithium Project.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bank of Queensland, Freelancer, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares pushing notably higher on…

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Share Market News

Treasurer outlines federal budget focus as IMF upgrades Australian outlook

| Lucas Radbourne

Treasurer Josh Frydenburg has outlined the government's focus for the upcoming federal budget, amid a stronger-than-expected economic recovery following the…

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Energy Shares

Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) share price falters on third quarter update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Genesis Energy (ASX: GNE) share price has failed to lift following release of the company's third-quarter results. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) merger

| Kerry Sun

What do brokers think about the $4 billion Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) merger?

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Share Gainers

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today for a couple of reasons. Here's what you…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its latest…

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Financial Shares

Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price slides despite record growth

| Marc Sidarous

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price has pulled back after the release of the company's Q3 results for FY21. Let's…

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Resources Shares

Why the Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price soared 16% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited (ASX: MGU) share price is up with news the company will power its facility…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is rising today

| Brooke Cooper

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is up after news the Australian Government re-announced its facility's Major Project Status.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Afterpay delivers stellar Q3 growth, Rio Tinto Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Record Highs

Why the Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price just hit an all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise today, reaching a record high. Here's why the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price opened 23% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is soaring today after the company's annual revenue report was released.

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Share Fallers

Declining birth rates could threaten the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| Kerry Sun

Credit Suisse believes declining birthrates could mean the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price recovery never gets back…

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Broker Notes

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is sinking today but could rebound strongly

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price us under pressure on Tuesday. Here's why it is sinking and why it could…

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is edging higher

| Brooke Cooper

The Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) share price is on the move after news the company's medicinal cannabis products will…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Materials Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price down 7% despite 'strong' quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is rolling over today despite the company's strong quarterly update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price is up 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is on the move following the announcement of a distribution agreement.…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower despite announcing $223m investment

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is trading lower today despite announcing a $223 million acquisition...

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price rising following Q4 business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price will be on focus this morning following the release of a…

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Share Fallers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price tumbles on third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its third…

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Share Gainers

Eroad (ASX:ERD) share price pushes higher following fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Eroad Ltd (ASX:ERD) share price is on the move on Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Gainers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing its first quarter update this…

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Share Fallers

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price sinks 10% following third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday following the release of its third quarter update for…

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