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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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52-Week Highs

Why Brainchip and these ASX shares just surged to new highs

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and these ASX shares just climbed to new highs. Here's why they are storming higher this week...

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SKYCITY share price on watch after FY 2020 result and positive trading update

| James Mickleboro

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) share price will be on watch today after the release of its FY 2020…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

QBE's silence triggers shareholder outrage

| Tony Yoo

Insurance giant sacked its CEO this week without any details on the reasons. Now investors and analysts call for transparency…

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ASX 200 rises 1.8%, Afterpay had a volatile day

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 1.8%, though buy now, pay later business Afterpay Ltd’s (ASX:APT) share price was…

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Why the beaten down share price of this ASX blue chip will fly again

| Bernd Struben

Global lockdowns have hit the travel industry particularly hard. Here's why the Sydney Airport share price could be in for…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Adriatic share price rocketed 10% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Adriatic Metals PLC (ASX: ADT) share price has zoomed more than 10% higher today after boosting its silver project…

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Share Market News

The Future Fund is stockpiling cash. Should ASX investors take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Future Fund is building a massive cash position in its portfolio. Does this mean it sees a market crash…

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Share Market News

The Reject Shop could be a recession-buster after signing new deal

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price is trading more than 2% higher today after the company signed a…

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Praemium share price edges higher after Powerwrap offer goes unconditional

| Bernd Struben

After a slow start, the Praemium share price is up 4% in late afternoon trading following its now unconditional offer.

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Share Market News

Strike Resources share price wanes despite moving closer to an off-take agreement

| Brendon Lau

The Strike Resources Limited (ASX: SRK) share price may be a victim of buy the rumour, sell the fact. It…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Australia officially in recession as GDP slumps 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian economy is officially in recession after GDP slumped by 7% in the June quarter. Here's what it means…

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Share Market News

Woolworths quietly launches new business

| Tony Yoo

Woolworths launch targets new grocery market expected to earn the supermarket giant $1 billion in revenue by 2024.

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Share Market News

New market analysis every ASX investor should read

| Bernd Struben

Share markets can be as fluid as the ocean, which is why ASX investors need a good tide chart. We…

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PayGroup share price tanks 11% on capital raise

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PayGroup Limited (ASX: PYG) share price tanked more than 11% today after the company announced a $3.5 million capital raise.

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Share Market News

Some ASX winners and losers from a high Aussie dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are amongst the winners from a recently…

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De Grey share price rockets 17% higher on new gold find

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price has stormed higher in early afternoon trade on the back of…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Sezzle share price crashed 37% lower in just a few days

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price dropped 37% from its high in the space of just three days...

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Why we're on track for more record ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Yesterday ASX share prices fell sharply only to rebound strongly today. Here's why you should tune out the daily price…

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, De Grey Mining, Nufarm, & Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming notably higher on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Gentrack share price higher on announcement of new CEO

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gentrack Group Limited (ASX: GTK) share price is pushing higher today, following the announcement of the appointment of new…

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Share Market News

UBS picks the best and worst ASX stocks from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

UBS picks the best and the worst ASX stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) coming out of the profit…

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The Digital Wine share price surges up on company update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Digital Wine Ventures Limited (ASX: DW8) share price surged more than 10% this morninbg after the company released a…

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Share Market News

Why the Zip share price is plummeting 15% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is plummeting today, down 11%. What's behind the sell-off, and is this…

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Facebook threatens to block news on its platform

| Chris Chitty

The Facebook share price was slightly higher in US trade despite an ongoing battle over its use of news content…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.6%: Afterpay tumbles, IOOF crashes, CBA pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, IOOF, Redbubble, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the IOOF share price is crashing 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are down 21% this…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast share price flat on Australian phase 3 COVID-19 trial news

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is trading flat on Wednesday following an update on its COVID-19 trial...

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price rockets 30% higher on NASA program collaboration

| James Mickleboro

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a collaboration with VORAGO for a NASA program...

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Share Gainers

Xero share price higher after chairman buys $400k worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher today after its chairman made a large purchase of shares. Should…

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Share Gainers

Nufarm share price charges higher on FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing impairment charges and its earnings guidance for…

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Share Market News

PayPal scares investors in BNPL shares, time to sell?

| Daryl Mather

PayPal has expanded into the buy now pay later market with its Pay in 4 platform. Is it time to…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Telstra and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares have fallen to 52-week lows or worse this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price rocketed 50% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was on form in August and one of the best performers on the ASX 200. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.8%, Afterpay drops 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen 1.8% today, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen 8% due to…

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Share Market News

Why the Oil Search share price is a great opportunity for long-term investors

| Bernd Struben

Whilst many ASX tech investors have enjoyed huge share price gains, today we look at the Oil Search share price…

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Share Gainers

The Cleanaway share price soared 22% in August. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price rose 22% in August. Is it too late to buy Cleanaway today? We take a closer…

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