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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

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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Capital Raising

Why the Seven (ASX:SVW) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price is on watch after an update on its $500 million equity…

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Share Market News

ASX miners in focus as the copper price looks poised to crack above 10-year highs

| Brendon Lau

The rally in ASX copper shares could extend for a few more months as experts believe the metal is heading…

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BNPL shares

This major US bank has bought 6% of Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares

| Kerry Sun

Bank of America has accumulated 6.15% of Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares. What does this mean for the buy…

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BNPL shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is one to watch as the BNPL leader eyes a potential US listing…

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price to keep on rising

| James Mickleboro

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price has been on fire over the last six months but could still go…

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Technology Shares

Could Airbnb's trademark dispute threaten the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Airbnb has been in a trademark dispute with Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) since 2019. Could this pose a risk to…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be the ones for income investors to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price just smashed its all-time high

| Daniel Ewing

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price surged to a new high today as the company released a response to an…

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Share Fallers

Why the Quickfee (ASX:QFE) share price slumped 8% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Quickfee (ASX: QFE) share price dropped 8% today following the company's Q3 FY21 business update. We take a look…

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Broker Notes

Why brokers think these 3 top performing ASX 200 shares can beat the market

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is within an arms reach of its pre-COVID highs. Here are the ASX 200 shares brokers think…

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52-Week Highs

The 2 ASX food shares that hit 52 week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Us Aussies love our food. So, it makes sense these 2 food shares have been relishing their time of the…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Zenith (ASX:ZNC) share price shot up 66% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Zenith Minerals Ltd (ASX: ZNC) share price hit a 52-week high today after a massive share price gain. Here's…

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Travel Shares

Australia-NZ bubble now open! The 4 ASX shares impacted

| Tony Yoo

How are travel shares doing Monday after the trans-Tasman two-way bubble finally opened? Check out their fortunes.

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Share Market News

Why the OptiScan (ASX:OIL) share price is rocketing 26% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OptiScan Imaging Limited (ASX: OIL) share price is rocketing 26% after announcing the appointment of a experienced industry executive.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price climbs 10% in a month amid 'favourable momentum'

| Lucas Radbourne

The Wesfarmers share price continues to climb today amid strong consumer interest in its biggest retail brands.

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Share Fallers

Why GPT, Mayne Pharma, Talga, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Monday.…

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Technology Shares

Why has the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price plunged 5%?

| Brooke Cooper

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX: AHI) share price has dropped 5% despite ending its trading halt with 2 pieces of…

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) and these ASX retail shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are scaling new heights…

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52-Week Highs

Why the ClearVue (ASX:CPV) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The ClearVue Technologies Ltd (ASX: CPV) share price just hit an all-time high as it announced its “world first solar…

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Auto, Orocobre, Sims, & Titomic shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Sims Ltd (ASX:SGM) are two of four ASX shares that are storming higher on Monday. Here's…

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Growth Shares

Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price lifts on fourth quarter trading update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is lifting this afternoon. Here's a look at the quarterly update setting…

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Retail Shares

Why the GPT (ASX:GPT) share price is sliding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is slipping in negative territory after announcing a earnings and guidance update for…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price jumping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is jumping after news the company's LIFE smart watch will soon be sold…

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Share Market News

Vimy (ASX:VMY) share price sinks 14% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vimy Resources Ltd (ASX: VMY) share price is plummeting after announcing a completed equity raising, and new Share Purchase…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is the best performing of the big four banks in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

In 2021, the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has performed better than any of the other big four…

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Share Fallers

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is crashing 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) share price is crashing lower on Monday following the surprise exit of its CEO with…

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Share Gainers

Why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price just hit an all-time high

| Daniel Ewing

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price is flying high today as the company announced a landmark new deal. We…

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Share Market News

Why is the Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price frozen?

| Kerry Sun

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price is frozen after news the company is asking for $500 million…

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Energy Shares

Why the Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price is on a wild ride today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnis Energy Technology Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is bouncing today after news the company's subsidiary has fully funded…

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Share Market News

Top broker picks ASX shares next in line for a profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The ASX earnings upgrade cycle is the best we’ve had in decades and we may yet see a new raft…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price jumps on merger news

| Ken Hall

The Galaxy Resources (ASX: GXY) share price is climbing after the company announced a $4 billion merger of equals with…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is up today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Centuria (ASX: CNI) share price is lifting today after it announced its proposal to merge with Primewest Group.

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Share Market News

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price edges higher on positive trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is edging higher in morning trade following a trading update for Q3 FY21.…

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Materials Shares

Why has the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price jumped 13% in a week?

| Lucas Radbourne

The FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price has gained almost 13% over the past week. We take a look at what's…

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Share Market News

Why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Medibank (ASX: MPL) share price is edging higher today as the company released news regarding a change in management.

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