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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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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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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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ASX stock of the day: CogState (ASX:CGS) shares up 24%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Cogstate Ltd (ASX: CGS) shares are surging today, up close to 20%. Here's why this company has been moving so…

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Why the Synlait (SM1) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) share price is trading lower today following the release of a manufacturing supply agreement.

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Share Market News

Why the Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is up more than 13% this week

| Bernd Struben

The Stockland share price is a on a tear, up 3.1% in intraday trading and up 13.1% so far this…

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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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Why the Synertec (ASX:SOP) share price is shooting 110% higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Synertec share price is storming higher as the company announced positive results from a pilot program in China. Here's…

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How will the US election affect ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Well, the US election is over, and it wasn't the result anyone was hoping for. Here's what it means for…

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Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price stays flat on update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is flat today following the release of an operational update.

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Why share markets are shrugging off this uncertainty, and what to expect next

| Bernd Struben

Share markets classically despise uncertainty, yet shares have rallied in the face of a chaotic US election. What can we…

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The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today

| Sebastian Bowen

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today pending the consideration of a capital raising. Let's…

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Here's why the OncoSil Medical (ASX:OSL) share price has jumped 10% today

| Lina Lim

The OncoSil Medical Ltd (ASX: OSL) share price jumped 10% after receiving Swiss regulatory approval. We take a closer look.

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Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price trading higher after quarterly results

| Daniel Ewing

The Goodman share price is trading higher today after it released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) shuts down ETFs

| Tony Yoo

Not enough people are interested, so AMP Capital and Betashares are liquidating the funds. Here's the lowdown on these three…

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Estia Health, Pendal, & Treasury Wine shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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The Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE) share price tumbles lower. Here's why.

| Lina Lim

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX TWE) share price has dropped 5.77% lower following its Q1 trading update. Here's the…

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Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price falls lower following business update

| Chris Chitty

The Megaport share price dropped lower today after the company released a business update. Let's take a look at how…

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Goodman, Inghams, & Scentre shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday...

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Why the Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price is storming higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Esports Mogul Ltd (ASX: ESH) share price is shooting higher today as the company announced a partnership with two…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) and Jetstar add 48,000 seats, 282 flights a week

| Tony Yoo

The border between Australia's two most populous states are opening and Qantas could not be happier. Here's the lowdown...

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Share Fallers

Domino's Pizza (ASX:DMP) share price falls after brokers respond to trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is under pressure on Thursday after brokers responded to its trading update...

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Share Market News

Is the Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price set to recover after this update?

| Lina Lim

Is the Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price set to recover following an improvement in the company's operational metrics this…

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Share Fallers

Estia Health (ASX:EHE) share price drops lower after COVID hits its Q1 performance

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price has dropped lower on Thursday after releasing its first quarter update this morning...

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Share Market News

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price higher despite reporting 36.6% decline in cash earnings

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is on the move this morning following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Inghams (ASX:ING) share price on watch after Q1 business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) share price will be on watch today following the company's release of a business…

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Credit Corp (ASX: CCP) share price on watch following upbeat AGM

| Lina Lim

The Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX: CCP) share price could be one to watch following a positive AGM presentation and…

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Share Market News

Iress (ASX:IRE) share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Has your online ASX trading account been hacked?

| Bernd Struben

Buying and selling shares via online accounts has never been easier. Unfortunately, along with the added convenience comes added risk.

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Why the Element 25 share price climbed 13% today

| Chris Chitty

The Element 25 share price surged up today after the company released an investor update to shareholders at its AGM…

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Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price up on positive business update

| Daryl Mather

The Raiz share price jumped 4.7% in trading today after a positive business update. The micro-investing platform continues to grow.

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Share Market News

PayPal's buy now, pay later service is surging

| Sebastian Bowen

US payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) is doing very well with its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. Let's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends mixed on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was slightly down as the US election continues. The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price…

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Why the Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) share price has dropped today

| Glenn Leese

The Downer Edi Limited (ASX: DOW) share price fell sharply after wobbly trading today amid news of a lost laundry…

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Share Market News

MyDeal.com.au (ASX:MYD) share price up 7% on trading update

| Lina Lim

The MyDeal.com.au Ltd (ASX: MYD) share price pushes 7% higher on its first ever quarterly update since listing. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price falls 7% on disappointing FY20 result

| Daryl Mather

The Pendal share price has lost 7% in response to its FY20 earnings report, which highlighted the company's performance has…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price still higher than these big broker targets

| Lina Lim

Big brokers have cautiously upgraded their Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price target following the company's upbeat quarterly update.

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ASX stock of the day: Kleos Space (ASX:KSS) shares rocket 21% on satellite news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kleos Space SA (ASX: KSS) share price is rocketing today. Here's why investors are so interested in this satellite…

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Analysts divided over future of Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Daryl Mather

Several brokers have maintained a 'buy' recommendation on the Westpac share price despite its recent poor results and long road…

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Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price up 7% on contract win

| Daryl Mather

Infomedia share price has surged after it announced a pan European contract with Ford Europe to provide its electronic parts…

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The Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price is surging higher

| Chris Chitty

The Nanosonics share price climbed higher today after the company released a business update for the 4 months to 31…

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Share Market News

The Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is up today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) share price has risen today following its annual general meeting presentation to investors.

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