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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 Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC)  shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

Share price opportunities to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

While many companies saw their share prices fall last week, some companies saw a small rise. I think this could…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday crash pulls ASX back below 6,000 points

| 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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) 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 Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Money to invest today? I'd follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead could help to improve your chances of retiring early despite the threat of a second stock…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges 3.1%, Afterpay suffers

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by almost 3.1% today. Growth shares were sold off, including the share price of…

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Share Market News

The Envirosuite share price dropped 5% today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Envirosuite share price dropped today after a company briefing and new listing on the S&P ASX All Technology Index…

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Share Market News

Buy these beaten down ASX 200 shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the market selloff has created a buying opportunity with Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share...

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Share Market News

IGO share price drops despite exploration deal

| Daniel Ewing

The IGO share price dropped 4.35% today despite the mining company striking a new land exploration agreement

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Fortescue and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Redbubble share price about to burst?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Redbubble share price has soared an astounding 759% from its low in late March. Can it go any higher…

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Share Market News

Praemium share price falls despite Powerwrap acceptance of offer

| Daniel Ewing

The Praemium share price is falling today as Powerwrap released notice urging its shareholders to accept Praemium's takeover offer.

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

There’s blood on the street but one ASX stock that’s holding up better than most today is the Transurban Group…

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Share Market News

WAM Capital share price edges higher on takeover bid

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM Capital share price is today edging higher after the listed investment company announced a takeover bid for Concentrated…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Technology Shares

Every bull run has pullbacks. Why today's share price falls are 'healthy'

| Bernd Struben

ASX and global market share prices are falling sharply today. But for long-term investors it's a healthy part of the…

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Share Market News

ASIC sues ASX company for more than $100 million

| Tony Yoo

Evans Dixon in hot water over financial advice given to clients regarding ASX-listed US Masters Residential Property Fund Unit.

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast share price jumped higher this morning

| Chris Chitty

Today the Mesoblast share price jumped higher after the company announced a positive recommendation regarding its COVID-19 treatment trials.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Kogan, OZ Minerals, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

After the crash, is it time to buy this Nasdaq ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy Nasdaq ETFs or Nasdaq stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA)? This 'crash' might not…

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Share Market News

Betmakers share price falls 9% on share sell-off

| Daniel Ewing

The Betmakers share price is falling sharply today on news of an insider sell down. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.75%: Afterpay & Appen sink lower, SKYCITY pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are making waves on a very bleak day of trade for the…

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, De Grey, Mesoblast, & SKYCITY shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay share price crashed 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed as much as 9% lower this morning. Here's why its shares have been…

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Capital Raising

5G Networks launches capital raising for Webcentral acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is in a trading halt on Friday after launching a capital raising this…

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Share Market News

Another buy now, pay later company is listing on Monday

| Tony Yoo

Laybuy is crossing the Tasman to list on the ASX. What is the business about and how is it different…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue share price drops lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is dropping lower today despite the release of a positive update...

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Share Market News

3 defence ASX shares set for explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX shares are defining the defence technologies of the future and are likely to see high levels of…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Vocus share price leapt 19% in August

| Daryl Mather

The Vocus share price rose across August after the company delivered its FY20 report, which showed it's on target with…

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: Coles and Fortescue added to ASX 20, Zip joins the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares have been added to major indices this morning by S&P/ASX…

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Share Fallers

Are IOOF shares in the buy zone today after the MLC acquisition?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price a buy today after the company's recently announced acquisition of MLC…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what…

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52-Week Highs

Why Redbubble and this ASX share just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this popular ASX share have just stormed to record highs...

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Share Market News

Why the Qantas share price has lifted 22% in the past month

| Bernd Struben

What do you do with your airline business when almost no one is flying? Qantas' strategy is attracting forward-looking share…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.8%, investors bet on SkyCity

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.8% today. The best performer in the ASX 200 was SKYCITY Entertainment Group…

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