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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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Why Woolworths is too expensive right now

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket has done very well out of COVID-19, but this fund manager thinks value investors would do well to…

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Share Market News

Why the Event Hospitality (ASX:EVT) share price is lower today

| Chris Chitty

The Event Hospitality share price was lower today after the company released an update in relation to its German cinemas…

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Why is the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price on the move?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has moved higher today on the completion of acceptance trials for its newest…

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Share Market News

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price up 11% following this announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Hot Chili share price is up 11% following the release of the results from its first mineral resource estimate…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends higher, Link (ASX:LNK) share price shoots 24% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished the day higher. The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price jumped 24% higher…

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Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price edges higher on operational update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pilbara Minerals share price inched higher today after the company provided an operational update for the September 2020 quarter.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Market News

Why the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price is shooting 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price has surged 9% higher after the company announced its business update for Q1…

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Share Gainers

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price is up 320% in 2020: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has been on fire in 2020. Here's why its shares are up 320% and could…

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Share Fallers

The Cann Group share price getting smoked after a strategic shareholder exits

| Brendon Lau

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price got smoked today on news that a major shareholder and partner sold…

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Share Market News

Why the PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC) share price is up 11% today

| Chris Chitty

The PYC Therapeutics share price is higher today after the company announced that it has added another drug to its…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move on Monday after providing an update on its…

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The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price rebounds from early morning losses

| Bernd Struben

Sydney Airport's share price was down almost 1% in early morning trading before shedding the losses to trade flat by…

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Share Gainers

The Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price is up almost 90% this year. Here's why

| Rhys Brock

The Nitro Software share price has surged almost 90% higher this year. We take a look at what's driving the…

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Why the Opticomm (ASX:OPC) share price has zoomed up 9% today

| Chris Chitty

The Opticomm share price is higher today after the company received a revised takeover offer from Aware Super.

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Share Gainers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price higher on COVID-19 loan deferral update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is pushing higher on Monday after providing an update on its COVID-19…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: CBA's COVID-19 loan deferrals improve, Link receives takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is punching higher. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price is surging in mid-morning trade following the release of its quarterly results.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Link, Newcrest, & NEXTDC shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Should you consider buying Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares?

| Miles Wu

With all the trouble the Australian aviation industry is facing this year as a result of COVID-19, namely the debt…

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Share Fallers

Why Event, Flight Centre, Oil Search, & Orica shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday.…

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Share Market News

Why the Mount Gibson (ASX:MGX) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price has jumped higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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Share Gainers

Link (ASX:LNK) share price rockets 26% higher on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after receiving a takeover approach...

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Share Gainers

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price hits record high on debt update

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price has climbed to a record high on Monday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price just zoomed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price has stormed to a record high following the release of a strong first quarter…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash: How I'd find cheap shares to buy today to make $1 million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares after the stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns in my view. They could help…

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Share Market News

Why I'd watch the Platinum (ASX:PTM) share price this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I've got my eye on the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price ahead of another…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons I still think the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is a buy

| Ken Hall

The Zip share price has been on fire in recent days but I still think the buy now, pay later…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Budget, US election sparks 5% surge in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Why the Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) share price is one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing a new acquisition in the…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd start investing after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Starting to invest money in a diverse range of cheap shares after the stock market crash could be a profitable…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

The 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price reaches record high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) share price has been on the run today following a trading update for the…

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Share Market News

Why the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price shot up today

| Daniel Ewing

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) share price reached a 52-week high of $2.70 in early morning trade today. Here's…

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