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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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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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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) reports $57 million healthcare asset purchases

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat after the company acquired 3 new healthcare assets for $57 million. We look…

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52-Week Highs

The Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) share price is hitting a 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price is hitting a multi-year high today after the company upgraded its guidance.

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Share Market News

Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price leapt 85% on open

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing today, opening 85% higher. Let's look at the ASX gold explorer's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Fortescue, Western Areas, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares that are tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

Could this be why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lost all its gains today?

| Kerry Sun

Could this be why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is now 3% lower after trading as high…

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Could the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price get back on track in 2021?

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has gone nowhere since March 2020. Citi thinks it could get back on…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Afterpay surges, gold miners jump, Fortescue sinks

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why I sold all my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager said he dumped his entire holding of the buy now, pay later leader. Check out his explanation.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it is up 20% to…

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Share Market News

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is jumping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is edging higher following the company's announcement regarding a licensing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Hansen, & Silver Lakes shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) are two of four ASX shares charging higher on Wednesday...

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Whats moving the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) share price is up nearly 5% today, after news of an agreement with the UAE…

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Share Market News

Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting higher in morning trade, up 8%. We take a look at the…

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Is this a better way to buy into the ASX mining supercycle?

| Brendon Lau

If you feel you missed the big ASX mining shares rally, there might be another way for you to find…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are up 13% in…

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Share Market News

Will the economy shed 100,000 jobs when JobKeeper payments stop?

| Gretchen Kennedy

JobKeeper payments end on 28 March and many are talking about what it will mean for the Australian economy. Here…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking on Wednesday after raising $75 million from institutional investors at an…

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Share Market News

SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price on watch after winning tender process with Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

| Marc Sidarous

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price will be one to watch today after announcing a deal with Fortescue Metals.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on form on Wednesday and storming higher. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Technology Shares

The WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price is 24% off its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong first-half results and an optimistic earnings outlook, the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price has declined recently.

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price could jump with this other ASX share after a broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The ASX share market is poised to rally for its third straight day but two stocks in particularly, including IAG,…

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Share Market News

Macquarie sees upside for Rio (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) share prices

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie points to rising copper prices to lift the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP Group (ASX: BHP) share prices.…

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Broker tips 30% upside for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Mitchell Lawler

The Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) share price has been tipped by a leading broker to have plenty of upside still…

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Share Market News

PayPal BNPL product to take on Afterpay and Zip in Australia

| James Mickleboro

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced plans to take on Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) in the Australian market...

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Share Market News

Why the Hansen (ASX:HSN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen (ASX: HSN) share price will be on watch today following news the company has signed a significant new…

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Share Market News

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price will be in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep (ASX: IMM) share price will be on watch this morning follwing an update on the company's patent application.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Why the Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price surged over 10% higher today to hit an all-time high. Here's what…

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ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Vocus jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price dropped, whilst Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares…

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Share Market News

Saxo Bank CEO on the "seismic shift" in ASX retail investors

| Bernd Struben

The growth in retail investors saw Saxo Bank bring on record new active clients in 2020. Saxo's management explains why…

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Share Market News

Is Australia's stagnant wage growth worse than we thought?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia is approaching it 10th year of wage stagnation and underemployment, with $649 million a week not reaching household pockets.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Tesla (TSLA) and Nio (NIO) remain at the top of the list of US shares that Aussies…

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Share Market News

Why did the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slide today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price closed almost 5% lower today. Let's take a look at the buy now pay later…

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about inflation? Janet Yellen isn't…

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation. Here's why you shouldn't lose sleep over rising bond yields…yet.

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Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX: NUH) share price opened 13% higher today after the company announced FDA approval for one of…

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IAG (ASX:IAG) share price takes wild ride on Greensill fears

| Marc Sidarous

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on a roller coaster today over Greensill fears.

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Share Market News

Latest broker ASX buy ideas for 2021

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rotation underfoot on the ASX share market, but the latest broker buys could offer clues on which ASX…

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Here's why the First Graphene (ASX:FGR) share price is rebounding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The First Graphene Ltd (ASX: FGR) share price has made a strong comeback today after providing a positive update. Here…

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Brokers raise ratings on these 2 ASX shares this afternoon

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are 2 ASX shares that received an upgrade from brokers this afternoon. We take a look at why and…

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