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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

The Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price is charging. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

The Los Cerros Ltd (ASX: LCL) share price has rocketed higher this morning after an update from the Aussie gold…

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Share Gainers

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHM) share price surges to new record high

| Ken Hall

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) share price has rocketed higher in early trade after its latest surveying announcement.

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Resources Shares

The South32 (ASX:S32) share price is up this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The South32 Limited (ASX: S32) share price is edging higher today after the company released its results for the quarter…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Healthcare Shares

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price edges higher on update

| Ken Hall

The Starpharma Holdings Ltd (ASX: SPL) share price has climbed in early trade after a strong quarterly update from the…

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Share Fallers

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price is at a 3-year low

| Nikhil Gangaram

The A2 Milk Company Limited (ASX: A2M) share price continued its demise yesterday, hitting a fresh, 3-year low. Shares in…

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Share Gainers

Life360 (ASX:360) share price jumps 9% to record high on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Life360 Inc (ASX:360) share price storming higher on Tuesday after announcing a new acquisition. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Could this quarterly sink or swim the Cirralto (ASX: CRO) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The Cirralto (ASX: CRO) share price is down 1.2% in opening trade after the company released it third-quarter update.

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Share Gainers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is jumping 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is jumping on Tuesday following the release of its third quarter update...

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Energy Shares

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price on watch on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX: SKI) share price will be one to watch when trading opens this morning. That's because…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price is shooting 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price is shooting higher on Tuesday after making a big upgrade to its earnings…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price falls on acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is on the move on Tuesday after providing an acquisition update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BINGO (ASX:BIN) share price charges 7% higher on takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

The BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with MIRA regarding the takeover of BINGO...

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Share Gainers

The MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price is on watch. Here's why

| Ken Hall

The MyDeal.com.au (ASX: MYD) share price could be on the move this morning after a strong trading update from the…

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Share Market News

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price is in the spotlight

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price will be in the spotlight when the ASX opens today. We take…

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Share Market News

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is up 32% this month

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price is has had an amazing month as multiple catalysts have driven its shares higher. We take…

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BNPL shares

Is it time to sell Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Tony Yoo

The stock market darling of 2020 has had an up-and-down 2021. So is it time to sell and take home…

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Resources Shares

Why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price is at a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Orocobre (ASX: ORE) share price is now up 47% year to date. So, what's been driving the Aussie lithium…

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Financial Shares

Why the IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings (ASX: IFL) share price is on watch after a market update on the company's latest response to…

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Financial Shares

Why the Iress (ASX:IRE) share price will be in focus this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price will be on watch today following the company's release of a market update.…

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Communication Shares

Here's an ASX telco share tipped to rise 40%

| Tony Yoo

You've probably never heard of this telco, but multiple fundies are licking their lips over the long-term prospects of this…

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just hit 52-week lows or worse

| James Mickleboro

Here's why A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this ASX share have just hit 52-week lows or worse this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IRESS Ltd (ASX:IRE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price hits multi-year low but could keep sinking

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has just hit a new multi-year low but could still keep sinking from here according to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, NIB soars, Perenti rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dipped lower today. However, the NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF) share price soared after giving profit…

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Resources Shares

What's behind the rising BHP (ASX:BHP) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The BHP (ASX: BHP) share price is rising today. Could the higher price of copper be the reason for the…

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Share Market News

Looming grocery price shock to impact on these ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Consumers should brace for higher grocery prices, but you might be able to hedge against this through some ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price dips on new agreements

| Daniel Ewing

The Dotz Nano (ASX: DTZ) share price is down slightly today as the company announced new supply and distribution deals.

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Industrials Shares

The ClearVue (ASX:CPV) share price gained 13% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The ClearVue Technologies Ltd (ASX: CPV) share price was rocketing today after the company announced the completion of another dual…

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX data analytics company Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) continues to tumble after disappointing first-half results and a…

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Materials Shares

ASX stock of the day: Talga (ASX:TLG) shares rocket 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with the Talga Group Ltd (ASX: TLG) share price today? Talga shares are up an extraordinary 23%…

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Bank Shares

What could APRA's climate guidance mean for ASX bank shares?

| Marc Sidarous

APRA has released draft guidance on the financial risks associated with climate change. What could this mean for ASX bank…

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Resources Shares

The Hexagon Energy (ASX:HXG) share price powers up 41% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Hexagon Energy (ASX: HXG) share price is rocketing today after the company released its quarterly activities and cash flow…

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Cryptocurrencies

DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price rockets 13% on quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

The DigitalX (ASX: DCC) share price is rocketing today after the company announced its March quarterly report.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is on the rise today

| Brooke Cooper

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX:SVL) share price is up today following the release of the company's quarterly results.

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Resources Shares

The Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price is soaring 24% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Tempus Resources Ltd (ASX: TMR) share price is soaring today after the company released news of a successful private…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Carbon Revolution, Paradigm, & Tyro shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Monday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price surges 7% on new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is soaring on a positive update from the company. We take…

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Broker Notes

Is the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price has fallen 30% from its high. Is this a buying opportunity…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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