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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 Fallers

Why the Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

New WAM Alternative Assets LIC appoints portfolio manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX: BAF) is about to have some new owners. What does WAM's new portfolio…

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price firms as its UK hospitals reopen to private patients

| Brendon Lau

The Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX: RHC) share price gained ground after its UK hospitals were…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Stemcell United (ASX:SCU) share price nearly doubled today

| Daryl Mather

A new joint venture has boosted the Stemcell share price by over 80% today. The new JV will focus on…

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Share Market News

The Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price has rocketed 11% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is storming higher today following the release of its Q1 FY21…

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price edges higher following acquisition

| Daryl Mather

The Bigtincan share price is edging higher today after the company announced completion of its acquisition of a sales enablement…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price broke its record high today

| Bernd Struben

If Afterpay shareholders needed anything else to celebrate this year, AUSTRAC just delivered it. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 16% today...

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Share Market News

Why the Clearview (ASX:CVW) share price is surging up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX: CVW) share price has climbed higher today following a positive update on its Q1 FY21…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a passive income with just $100 a month

| Peter Stephens

Making a generous passive income from dividend shares in older age may be possible through a regular modest investment, in…

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Share Market News

EML (ASX:EML) share price rockets up 8% on investor briefing

| Daryl Mather

The EML share price has jumped 8.5% after releasing an investor briefing on the company's performance, technology, and investment program

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Flight Centre, Whitehaven, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on…

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Share Market News

Why the Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price is up 8% today

| Chris Chitty

The Shaver Shop share price is almost 8% higher today after the company released a business update for the September…

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Share Market News

Angry staff at ASX company take industrial action

| Tony Yoo

Union claims insurance giant AIG has gone back on pay and conditions agreed to before COVID-19 struck.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Bank of Queensland impresses, CSL guidance update, AUSTRAC clears Afterpay

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bank of Queensland, EML, & Sonic shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here's why the IPH (ASX:IPH) share price is edging higher

| Daryl Mather

The IPH share price is edging higher after the company released a positive annual report. It has delivered solid results…

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Share Gainers

Why ASX gambling shares like PointsBet (ASX:PBH) have surged in 2020

| Ken Hall

ASX gambling shares like PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) have been on fire in 2020 and the latest government research…

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price pushes higher on FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its guidance for FY…

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Share Market News

Why the James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price has edged higher today following an upgraded guidance for FY21.

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Share Gainers

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price higher after COVID-19 driven Q1 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price is pushing higher today after COVID-19 testing underpinned a Q1 profit surge...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Is it $80 or $100 next for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price? 

| Lina Lim

Could the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price surpass $100 or will it take a breather after running 23% this…

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lower despite explosive Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite the release of a strong first quarter…

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Share Gainers

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price springs to life after quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

You might not think it, but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t good news for the Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP)…

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Share Fallers

Resolute (ASX:RSG) share price drops lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is on the move today following the release of an update on its…

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Share Market News

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price will be on watch today after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Want up to 30% dividend yield in 3 weeks?

| Daryl Mather

If you want this 30% payment then you have to act very quickly. This share goes ex-dividend on Friday and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Why the Buddy (ASX:BUD) share price is up today

| Daniel Ewing

The Buddy share price is climbing higher today as the company announced it expects record sales from Amazon's Prime Day.

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Share Market News

Short-sellers are stepping up their attack on these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

Market optimism may be on the rise, but short sellers have been increasing their bearish bets on these three ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price soared 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has soared today, up 4%. Is the Telstra share price a buy…

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Share Market News

The iSelect (ASX:ISU) share price was on the move today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The iSelect share price had its ups and downs today after a trading update and the announcement of a new…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps more than 1%, big ASX banks rise

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped more than 1% today with the big ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Share Market News

Why the Dug (ASX: DUG) share price is climbing higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Dug share price is storming higher today as the company announced that it had signed an agreement with a…

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Record Highs

Here's why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has been a very strong performer in 2020. Here's why it just hit a record…

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Share Market News

Why is the NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) share price falling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price has fallen today despite a major road project contract award win.

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Share Market News

Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price flat despite 63% increase in receipts

| Daniel Ewing

The Betmakers share price is trading flat today after the company announced the release of its quarterly report. We take…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Why the Indoor Skydive (ASX:IDZ) share price is up 300% today

| Bernd Struben

The Indoor Skydive Australia Group's share price is rocketing 300% higher today after the company announced the launch of a…

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