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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

Share Market News

Why I'd invest money in the best shares at cheap prices to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over the long…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is flat today despite announcement

| Daniel Ewing

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price has stalled despite the company revealing the US radiology company behinds its major contract renewal.

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Share Market News

Why the Hills (ASX:HIL) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share price is falling today following an announcement on the company’s impairment plans as well…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.2% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 1.2% today. The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell around…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls on sale of its US bricks business

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price lost ground on Friday after it announced the sale of its US joint…

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Share Fallers

Not even this could stop the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price dropped lower on Friday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares for 2021's zero interest rate world

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's interest rates effectively zero – or even negative – ASX dividend shares are in the spotlight for 2021.

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Share Market News

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price soars to new all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is reaching a new all-time high today following an announcement it…

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Share Market News

US fundie predicts 25% share market gain in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we be seeing a 25% gain for US shares or the ASX 200 next year in 2021? This US…

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Share Market News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) on notice for illegal acts

| Tony Yoo

The payment fintech company sent more than 150,000 illegal messages over email and SMS. Now it's submitted to a court-enforceable…

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Share Market News

Why is the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price sliding 6%?

| Daniel Ewing

The Integrated Research share price is falling lower today after the company provided an update on its earnings for the…

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Share Market News

The Costa (ASX:CGC) share price is slipping lower today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price is lower today on news the company has signed a new…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) shuts coal power unit after serious injury

| Tony Yoo

The unit could be closed for over two months, while activist investors demand AGL to 'wake up' and decommission it…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has crashed 25% lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

How I'd make $25,000 in passive income by investing $500 a month in cheap stocks

| Peter Stephens

Investing regularly in cheap stocks can produce a surprisingly large portfolio, in my view. From it, a substantial passive income…

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Share Fallers

Why the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price is dropping lower on Friday after releasing a trading update...

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Share Market News

Could this be the saving grace for the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| Lina Lim

Could the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price finally make a breakthrough after a successful capital raising this week?…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.6%: Mesoblast crashes lower, Qantas & Flight Centre tumble, NAB AGM

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is climbing today on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is soaring higher today after the company announced its first commercial scan in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Paradigm, Qantas, & QBE shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) dobbed in to ACCC by rival

| Tony Yoo

Independent airline accuses giant rival of flooding the market with below-cost flights to kill off competition.

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Share Market News

Why the Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

The Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is up 1.5% in morning trade after the gold miner's latest market update. We…

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Share Market News

The QBE (ASX:QBE) share price has plummeted 9% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The QBE share price has sunk 9.3% in early trade today after an update from the ASX insurance giant on…

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Share Market News

Here's why the EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price is up 9% this week

| Gretchen Kennedy

The EMVision share price is up by almost 10% this week, after the company announced a cash injection and a…

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Fortescue, Nufarm, & Saracen shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is surging 12% higher today

| Ken Hall

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price has rocketed 12% after a major development in the company's Sportech…

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Share Market News

Why the CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price has surged 4.55% after the company provided the market with a trading…

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Share Fallers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashed 45% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price has crashed 45% lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

World's 10 biggest companies are now worth 12% of Earth's GDP

| Tony Yoo

The dominance of these multinationals has finally been quantified in the most dramatic way. Check out the numbers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are ASX stocks in for an M&A frenzy in 2021?

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2021 and this is likely to impact on…

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Share Fallers

3 key takeaways from the NAB (ASX:NAB) annual general meeting

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is edging lower on the day of its annual general meeting. Here…

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Stock market crash part 2: why I don't think it's too early to start preparing

| Peter Stephens

Starting to plan for a second stock market crash may be a sound move, in my opinion. Here’s how I’d…

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Share Market News

Here's how ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have been on many ASX investors minds in 2020.…

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Share Market News

Why the IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price is one to watch on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price will be on watch today after ending its relationship with Westpac's BT business...

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Share Market News

27 ASX companies just got an unwanted knock on the door

| Tony Yoo

Four listed businesses had $60 million of profit wiped after they were forced to amend their 30 June 2020 financial…

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52-Week Highs

Why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are flying high…

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