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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 Gainers

Why Flight Centre, MoneyMe, Paradigm, & Zip shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the ikeGPS (ASX:IKE) share price has climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ikeGPS Group Limited (ASX: IKE) share price is up 2.3% after the company released positive results in its annual…

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Share Market News

The latest 3 ASX stocks that brokers just upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is trading higher, but three ASX stocks are getting a further boost from broker upgrades…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.15%: a2 Milk sinks lower, Bank of Queensland tumbles, CTM's major acquisition.

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are in the news on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Bank of Queensland, Mesoblast, & Northern Star are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is storming 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is surging higher on Tuesday after the release of a very positive announcement...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) to raise $375m for Travel & Transport acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price remains in its trading halt on Tuesday whilst it undertakes a major…

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Cheap Shares

The ASX shares that fund managers were buying this month

| Brendon Lau

It was rocketing ASX tech stocks that generated big returns for fund managers, but these professionals are switching horses.

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Share Market News

4 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Daryl Mather

Here are 4 high yield dividends that will go ex-dividend in early October. All good companies with long track records…

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Share Gainers

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price jumps 10% on Westpac (ASX:WBC) funding deal

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) share price is storming higher on Tuesday after announcing a new funding deal with Westpac Banking…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola forced to reveal secret source of Mt Franklin water

| Tony Yoo

Beverage giant had to say something before its spring source near Sydney became contaminated.

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Share Market News

Which shares to buy now with $10,000

| Daryl Mather

Turbulent markets can be fantastic times to build profitable portfolios. Here are a range of shares to buy now to…

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Share Market News

3 profitable October ASX 200 trends

| Daryl Mather

October ASX 200 trends will be defined by access to credit. Nonetheless, many ASX 200 companies stand to gain from…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy the dip in the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Ken Hall

After slumping 11.4% lower on Monday, is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price one of the best…

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52-Week Highs

Is the Mesoblast (ASX: MSB) share price still good value?

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) share price has rocketed to a new 52-week high but I won't join investors in…

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Share Gainers

Are ASX travel shares like Webjet (ASX:WEB) set to soar?

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) are surging higher right now but is it the right time to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what to look…

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Share Market News

ASX share scandal: Former director faces 10 years' jail

| Tony Yoo

A mining company director and his acquaintance have appeared in court after ASIC charged them with inside information offences.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes flat, A2 Milk shares drop 10%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished down 0.2% today. The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell 10% after…

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Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price flat on new market updates

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price has held a flat line despite the company reporting two contract extensions.

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Share Market News

Why Corp Travel Management (ASX:CTD) and Starpharma (ASX:SPL) shares are in trading halts

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are in trading halts on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price rockets 83% higher on Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after signing an agreement with Tesla...

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Share Market News

3 dirt cheap ASX shares for easier credit

| Daryl Mather

While attention was on the banks on Friday, three other mortgage related companies saw dramatic share price growth, while remaining…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price has rocketed 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) updated the market today on its phase III trial and product registration in Europe.

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is surging 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is surging higher on Monday. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: a2 Milk crashes lower, Flight Centre and Webjet surge higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares to buy for housing boom

| Daryl Mather

Banks saw a big lift on Friday after a promise to relax responsible lending laws. However, many other ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, OneVue, Paradigm, & PointsBet shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why a2 Milk, Blackmores, Ramelius, & Synlait Milk shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OneVue (ASX:OVH) share price zooms higher after Iress (ASX:IRE) increases takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and Onevue Holdings Ltd (ASX:OVH) shares are on the move on Monday after a takeover update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price shoots higher on Target USA news

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is shooting higher on Monday after announcing a trial with one of the world's…

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price in focus after U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be on the move today after providing an update on its U.S.…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Bank shares push ASX 200 higher

| 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

Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) share price on watch after FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of its FY 2020…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could come under pressure on Monday after providing an update to its…

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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. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are bearish...

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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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