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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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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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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) share price is plummeting today with news of the company's latest placement and share…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is under pressure on Wednesday after releasing its third quarter update...

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IPOs

Mighty Kingdom (ASX:MKL) share price falls on ASX entrance

| Mitchell Lawler

The Mighty Kingdom Ltd (ASX: MKL) share price has deflated on its first day of trading on the ASX. We…

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Share Market News

What's with the WPP AUNZ (ASX:WPP) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The WPP (ASX: WPP) share price is flat today after the company's shareholders voted in favour of a share buyback…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Nuix, Splitit, & Temple & Webster are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price down 14% this week?

| Kerry Sun

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is falling another 7% today despite what looked like a good…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these shares can outperform the ASX 200

| Kerry Sun

Brokers have picked Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and these ASX200 shares to outperform the market in the near term

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Share Market News

Aussie investors snapped up Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Move over Tesla (TSLA), Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) was the most popular US share for CommSec investors last week.…

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REITs

Why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price is treading lower after providing an update on the listed note offer.…

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How to invest

AUSSIE-FIRST: How to buy a fraction of an ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Trading platform Sharesies launches an industry-first in this country, which it says will give small-time investors a fair go.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price opened 8% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price is on the move today after news from the company on its HER-Vaxx's…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel Management, Imugene, MoneyMe, & Syrah are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Down 51% in a month, the Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is still sinking

| Brooke Cooper

The Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is down 15% today amid government opposition to its Kvanefjeld Project.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price falling 17% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Actinogen (ASX: ACW) share price is tumbling today after the company released its quarterly activity report and strategic update.

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Retail Shares

Why the Ardent Leisure (ASX:ALG) share price is surging 7%

| Marc Sidarous

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is up 7% today as the company gives an update on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

The Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is wobbling today

| Brooke Cooper

The Telix (ASX: TLX) share price is up and down today after news of the company's successful kidney cancer imaging…

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