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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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Share Market News

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is climbing higher today following the release of its half-year results for…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price surges on new results

| Daniel Ewing

The Mesoblast (ASX: MSB) share price is trading higher today as the company released a positive update on its drug…

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Share Fallers

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price sinks 7% on scathing short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is sinking on Thursday after becoming the latest company to be targeted by overseas…

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Share Market News

Why is the BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price rocketing 78%?

| Bernd Struben

The BARD1 Life Sciences share price is up an eye-popping 78% in early afternoon trading. We look at what's driving…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Telstra update impresses, AMP sinks, Newcrest jumps

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Newcrest, Sezzle & Telstra shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is tumbling 9% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price opened sharply lower today following the release of the company's annual results. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price slipping today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is slipping in early morning trade, down 2%. We look at the company's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Ecofibre, Magellan, & Vita shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is up 5%

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM) share price opened strongly higher in morning trade, up 5%. We take a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday after releasing its half year results...

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy stocks now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

An investment strategy that seeks to buy stocks now and hold them for the long term could be more profitable…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is sliding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is sliding today following the release of the company's half-year results for FY…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of a positive announcement by…

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Share Fallers

Why the Vita (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing 31% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing lower after being dealt a huge blow by Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is charging higher again on Thursday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price is up 67% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after more than doubling its first half…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after maintaining half year dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

Why the GUD (ASX:GUD) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The GUD (ASX: GUD) share price will be on watch this morning following the company's update regarding a number of…

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Share Market News

Here's why all eyes will be on the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price will be on watch this morning following yesterday's late market update. Here…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

GameStop lessons for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

GameStop news has been lighting a fire under Australia's retail investors. Saxo Capital's CEO shares his advice for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.5%, CBA reports, Crown deemed unsuitable for Sydney

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reported its HY21 result.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq at record high! Here's what it means for the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Index has just hit a new all-time high. Here's what that might mean for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO)…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares invested in Bitcoin before Tesla (NASDAQ:TSL)

| Gretchen Kennedy

Some ASX shares were investing in Bitcoin long before Elon Musk decided Tesla would invest US$1.5 billion. Here's a look…

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is edging higher today after announcing an update on its prescription-only software…

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SEEK Share Price
Record Highs

Why the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price has continued its positive run and charged to a new record high on Wednesday.…

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Record Highs

The real reason the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is at a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher and just hit a new record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is up 2% today following a positive update on its flagship project.

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Share Gainers

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is rocketing 20% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares just hit a record…

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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price down despite bigger dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen despite announcing a bigger dividend in the FY21 interim result.

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Share Gainers

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price is smoking the market on Wednesday after releasing an update on its UK…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

The Blackearth Minerals (ASX:BEM) share price is rocketing 150% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Blackearth Minerals (ASX: BEM) share price is off to the races, up 150% in afternoon trading. We look at…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is wobbling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) share price is wobbling today following the announcement of a leadership change.

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Share Gainers

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is surging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is surging 7% higher on Wednesday afternoon. Here's what investors need to know...

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Share Market News

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price falls despite record acquisitions

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat in morning trade following on the release of the Group's half year results.…

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Share Market News

ASX exec sentenced to jail for WhatsApp market manipulation

| Tony Yoo

Damning WhatsApp messages show Ananda Kathiravelu artificially inflating the share price of the company now known as Weebit Nano.

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Share Market News

The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in 3 weeks!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in the past 3 weeks. Here’s why the…

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Share Market News

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price has zoomed up 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is tearing higher this morning after announcing its first shipment to…

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