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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

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price zoomed 20% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price was a strong performer in November and zoomed a sizeable 20% higher...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

The Legend Mining (ASX:LEG) share price is rocketing 15% higher. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Legend Mining share price is far outpacing the broader ASX today, with shares up almost 15% in afternoon trading.…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has good news for ASX stocks and investors today, but not so good news…

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Share Market News

Why the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price is soaring 10% higher

| Bernd Struben

Sandfire Resources' share price is up 10%, placing it among the top performers on the ASX 200 today. We look…

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Share Gainers

The Lynas share price (ASX:LYC) rose 34% in November. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price had a stunning month in November, rising close to 34% over the…

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Share Gainers

CBA (ASX:CBA) and the ASX banks just had an amazing month

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and the rest of the big four banks have just had a stellar month…

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Share Market News

Why healthcare, tech and consumer staples shares underperformed the ASX 200 in November

| Lina Lim

ASX shares in the healthcare, consumer staples and information technology sectors were leading the ASX 200 before November. What happened?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price jumped to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is jumping to a 52-week high on Tuesday after a positive update...

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price and these ASX stocks could get a boost next week

| Brendon Lau

There’re a handful of ASX stocks including the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price that could see buying interest next…

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Capital Raising

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price will be on watch this week after announcing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Why the PIlbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is charging higher again on Tuesday after the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is rocketing 15% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh share price is rocketing higher today after signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Humm Group Limited.

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Share Market News

How this ASX share is riding the rapid growth of ESG investing

| Bernd Struben

With the rapid growth of ESG investing, this 'ethical' ASX share has delivered a 29% share price gain year-to-date.

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Bank of Queensland, Bega Cheese, & McPherson's are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Domino's rockets, Collins Foods delivers strong result, GPT offloads asset

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, Domino's, Macquarie Telecom, & PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares growing the dividend rapidly

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares, including Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) that are growing their dividends rapidly, much quicker than inflation.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 healthcare shares that outperformed in November 

| Lina Lim

ASX 200 healthcare shares finished flat for November, but there were a few sector players that shrugged off the weakness…

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) hauled to court over rip-off accusations

| Tony Yoo

The ghosts of the finance industry Royal Commission come to haunt the big bank, as the corporate watchdog starts legal…

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Share Fallers

Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price lower despite upgrading guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite upgrading its guidance this morning...

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Share Market News

ASX shares looking awesome for next year: economist

| Tony Yoo

While the Australian dollar will hit 80 US cents! Check out the reasons why.

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Share Market News

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price falls following significant board change

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX: SKT) share price is falling lower today after announcing a replacement for its chief…

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Share Gainers

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price jumps 7% on strong half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is racing higher after the release of a strong half year result by…

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price stormed 14.5% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price was a strong performer in November. Here's why it jumped 14.5% higher during…

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Share Gainers

Which ASX travel shares performed the best in November? 

| Lina Lim

On the back of vaccine hopes and reopening borders, which ASX travel shares performed the best in November? We take…

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Share Market News

Leading broker upgrades Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price to conviction buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price could be heading higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares delivered more than 100% returns in November

| Lina Lim

Here are the best performing small cap ASX shares across the mining and biotech sectors that more than doubled in…

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch today after upgrading its production guidance and lowering its costs…

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Technology Shares

Here are the best performing ASX tech shares in November

| Lina Lim

ASX tech shares struggled in November despite the general market heading higher. Here are the hidden gems that outperformed last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield CDI (ASX:URW) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in November...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) share price in focus after investor day update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price will be in focus on Tuesday after the release of its investor…

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Share Market News

Healthia (ASX:HLA) share price on watch after acquisitions update

| James Mickleboro

The Healthia Ltd (ASX:HLA) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of an update on recent…

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) reveals $174.5m loss and $280m capital raising plan

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just revealed a massive $174.5 million loss for FY 2020 and plans for a…

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Share Market News

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price dipped lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is falling today after announcing the appointment of a new non-executive…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Meet the latest ASX stock to come under the takeover spotlight

| Brendon Lau

The WPP Aunz Ltd (ASX: WPP) share price surged to its highest level since the COVID‐19 market meltdown after it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell on Monday. The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price fell further after giving…

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) prepares for return to trading

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) has been in a trading halt for almost 6 months. Here's the latest from…

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