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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 Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is trading near record highs

| Rhys Brock

Shares in ASX baby goods retailer Baby Bunting Group Limited (ASX:BBN) have skyrocketed after the company delivered a strong start…

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Share Market News

Why the Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price zoomed 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price is zooming 10% higher on Thursday following the release of its second quarter…

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price surges 8% higher on explosive Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is storming higher on Thursday after releasing its second quarter update. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is charging higher on Thursday following the release of its second quarter…

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Share Market News

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) will be on close watch today. This comes after the company announced it…

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Share Market News

Why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is one to watch this morning

| Ken Hall

The Link Administration Holdings (ASX: LNK) share price is one to watch today after the company updating its earnings guidance…

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Share Market News

Why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oz Minerals (ASX: OZL) share price will be on watch this morning following an update regarding the company's underground…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares powering the electric car revolution

| Tony Yoo

Check out the industry that's set to generate the highest amount of new jobs in the next 5 years. And…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 'winners' destined for growth: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Here are the 'structural winners' that'll future-proof your portfolio, according to a professional investor.

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Share Market News

Why Vulcan (ASX:VUL) and these ASX shares are smashing the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) and these ASX shares have been rocketing higher in 2021. Here's why they are flying…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.4% today. The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price was the best performer in…

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Share Market News

Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price pops up on quarterly report

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Westgold (ASX: WGX) share price has lifted 2% today following release of the company's December quarter results.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla (TSLA) and ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) are amongst the US shares that ASX investors have been buying over the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price is a wee-bit excited today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price has cracked a new 52-week high with no news out. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

Why is the Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price higher today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) share price opened higher today. We review the December 2020 quarter results released this morning.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price is rocketing 31% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing it has secured firm commitments…

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Share Market News

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price dips following record earnings

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Maggie Beer share price has dipped today despite the company's release of record-breaking half-year results.

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Share Market News

Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price rocketed 22% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) share price is rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why it hit a record high...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Why the Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price has stormed to an all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price has soared to an all-time high today following the release of a…

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Share Market News

Here's why 25-bagger Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) is making news today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LSR) share price has exploded by 2,500% over the past year and in…

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is 33% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) share price has skyrocketed 32% higher today. We take a look at its latest announcement…

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⏸️ Investing

Why Fox (NASDAQ:FOX) might hurt News Corp (ASX:NWS) shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

News Corporation (ASX: NWS) might be facing some existential threats from its American cousins over the riots on 6 January

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Share Market News

Here's why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) share price is lifting today on news it has been awarded a new Telstra…

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Share Gainers

Why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is rocketing 36% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) share price is rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Market News

Why the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price again reached a new all-time record today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) has risen to another all-time high record following the update on the initial manufacturing…

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Share Fallers

Why Frontier Digital Ventures, JB Hi-Fi, Regis, & Tyro are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Frontier Digital Ventures Ltd (ASX:FDV) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

The latest ASX stocks to be upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) hit a high for 2021 and ASX stocks that just got upgraded to “buy” are…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.5%: BHP's update, PolyNovo jumps, Ansell impresses

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Ansell, MyDeal, & PolyNovo shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Kogan (ASX:KGN) pays price for illegal emails

| Tony Yoo

Online retailer in trouble with the law again, paying a six-figure fine. Check out the company's response.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price surged 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mydeal.ComAu Pty Ltd (ASX:MYD) share price is surging higher on Wednesday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Market News

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price flat on results update

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price remains unchanged today following the release of its Q2 FY21 scorecard.

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Share Gainers

Why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price stormed 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price was among the best performers on the ASX 200 on Wednesday morning. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What's with the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) share price opened flat this morning following release of the company's latest quarterly results.

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Share Market News

Here's the biggest investment opportunity since the internet

| Tony Yoo

$27 trillion of capital will move to this emerging theme. Will you hop on or will you miss the bus?

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Share Gainers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is zooming 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday following the release of two positive announcements...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) share price is crashing 11% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday after an update on its takeover approach...

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