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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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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Nitro Software share price down 8% following half year results

| Bernd Struben

The Nitro Software share price is under pressure following the company's results for the half year ended June 30 2020.…

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Bingo Industries share price surges on 196% boost in profit

| Kate O'Brien

The Bingo Industries Limited share price has leapt more than 12% after the waste management company revealed a 196% increase…

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Rural Funds share price rises on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Rural Funds share price has increased after delivering solid FY20 results driven by its expansion and independent valuations of assets.

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Share Market News

Oil Search share price rises after interim half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Oil Search share price was higher today after the company released its interim result for the half year to…

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The Scentre Group share price is up today. Here's why

| Daryl Mather

Despite damage inflicted on shopping centres by the coronavirus pandemic, the Scentre Group reveals it is well-positioned for future growth

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Share Market News

This rising sentiment is spurring the share market's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Technology share prices in US markets and on the ASX are again breaking record highs on rising sentiment. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, MNF Group, Nanosonics, & Seven West Media are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Starpharma share price bolts 14% on COVID-19 nasal spray

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Starpharma share price has bolted more than 14% after the company provided an update on its nasal spray for…

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ASX 200 up 0.7%: Big four banks storm higher, Blackmores disappoints, Xero acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Nanosonics share price is taking a steep dive today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price is under pressure today, after the medical technology company released its full-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, BINGO, Scentre, & Westpac shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Alumina share price jumps 6% on half year results

| Matthew Donald

The Alumina share price is rising following a rosier outlook due to a supply disruption in Brazil helping offset a…

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Ampol share price falls as it releases half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Ampol share price dropped lower today as half year financial results reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the transport…

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Western Areas share price charges higher after delivering strongest profit in 7 years

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after delivering its strongest full year profit…

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Hub24 share price tumbles despite a big profit and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price fell this morning even after it reported an increase in profits and dividend…

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Share Fallers

MNF share price sinks lower despite record profit result

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a record profit…

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Share Market News

Propel Funeral Partners share price rising following FY20 Results

| Matthew Donald

The Propel Funeral Partners share price is on the rise this morning following the company's release of resilient earnings in…

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Xero share price hits record high following $80 million Waddle acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing the $80 million acquisition of Waddle...

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Seven West Media share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero share price can crack $100 per share in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price could still be a strong buy despite the tech share hitting a…

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Integral Diagnostics share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: IDX) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Blackmores share price in focus after sharp profit decline in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be in focus today after it posted a sharp decline in profit in…

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Share Market News

Qube share price on watch as underlying profit slumps 15%

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is one to watch this morning after the logistics group saw earnings…

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Share Market News

Ansell share price on watch after COVID demand drives strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price will be on watch today after demand for COVID related safety products drove strong…

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Record Highs

Why the Carsales share price is a recession-proof buy

| Ken Hall

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price has rocketed to a new record high but I think it still has…

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Share Market News

Perenti share price on watch after posting record revenue result

| Ken Hall

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is one to watch after a delivering a record revenue result and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Nearmap share price rebounds to gain 32% in August to date

| Bernd Struben

The Nearmap share price is up 32% in August so far, following a 12% surge in today's trading.

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Buddy share price leaps 18% following letter to shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The Buddy Technologies share price leapt 18% higher today following a letter to shareholders from the company's CEO.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, Afterpay up on European plans

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.3% today. It was helped by the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price…

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iSentia share price takes a 10% hit on FY20 results

| Chris Chitty

The iSentia share price plunged more than 10% lower today after the company released its annual result for the year…

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Share Gainers

Ramelius share price pushes higher after delivering 420% profit increase in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price pushed higher on Monday after delivering a massive 420% increase in profits...

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Share Market News

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone in light of its recent financial results? Here, we take a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP still looking pretty sick even after sackings

| Tony Yoo

Chair resigns from board and controversial promotion of harassment-accused executive is reversed. But this doesn't fix underlying problems.

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Record Highs

On a day when the ASX 200 is going nowhere, these popular "coronavirus shares" are hitting record highs

| James Mickleboro

"Coronavirus shares" such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) are racing to new record highs despite a subdued…

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Share Market News

Why reporting season isn't the bloodbath we expected

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 was supposed to have mortally wounded listed companies and investors. But "hell on earth" didn't eventuate this reporting season.

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4 exciting ASX tech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

It has been a strong day for a number of ASX tech shares. Here are 4 quality ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

The Archtis share price soars on new contract

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Archtis Ltd (ASX: AR9) share price has surged more than 9% after the company announced a new services contract…

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price up 1000% in 5 months. Is it the next big thing?

| Aaron Teboneras

After rising 1000% in just 5 months, is the Brainchip share price the next big ASX tech share to take…

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