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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

Reject Shop share price dives 12% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop share price has dived 12% after the company reported its results for FY20. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Pact Group share price up as dividend restored

| Sebastian Bowen

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) has just reported its FY2020 earnings, which included the resumption of dividend payments in…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Kogan, Nearmap, & Resolute shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Investing Strategies

Are inverse ETFs risky or the best thing ever?

| Tony Yoo

Are you prepared to gain when others lose? We explore inverse ETFs: the how, the why and the dangers.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building share price sinks 3% on disappointing FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Fletcher Building share price has fallen more than 3% in morning trade following a disappointing FY 2020 earnings release…

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Share Market News

The Dexus share price edges higher following FY20 results

| Toby Thomas

The Dexus share price is edging slightly higher today on FY20 results but the property group is not on my…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: ANZ to pay dividend, a2 Milk tumbles, CSL impresses

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price hits new, all time high

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay share price has hit a new, all time high of $76.98. This comes ahead of the company reporting…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel, CSL, Domino's, & WiseTech Global shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources share price declines despite record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Mineral Resources share price has fallen this morning despite the mining services company revealing its best full year result…

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Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is holding up well during the reporting season, and these are the latest ASX stocks to be…

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Share Market News

NRW Holdings share price soars 9% on strong FY20 results

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price has soared more than 9% in early trade, following the release of…

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Capital Raising

Tabcorp share price halted ahead of $600 million equity raising

| Ken Hall

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is on hold after launching a $600 million equity raising following its…

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan joins list of junior ASX tech companies adapting to COVID-19

| Rhys Brock

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price rallied recently after the company reported strong growth in recurring revenues

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Share Market News

Crown share price resilient on full year result

| Chris Chitty

The Crown share price was resilient today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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Share Market News

EML share price soars 8% after reporting record revenue for FY20

| Nikhil Gangaram

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price has surged more than 8% in early trade after the company released…

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Share Market News

Carsales share price climbing higher on resilient results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales share price is climbing higher today after the online classifieds business revealed growth in revenue despite COVID-19.

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Share Gainers

Why the Medical Developments International share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday after an update on its European operations...

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Share Market News

WiseTech share price jumps 12% on solid revenue growth and dividend

| Phil Harpur

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed more than 12% this morning, following the release of the…

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Share Market News

Megaport share price higher after delivering strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after delivering further strong growth in FY 2020...

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management share price on watch

| Kate O'Brien

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is on watch this morning after the company revealed an $8.2…

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Resources Shares

How the OZ Minerals share price is benefitting at Rio Tinto's expense

| Brendon Lau

The stars are aligning for the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price, which rallied to a 9-year high after…

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Share Market News

Earnings season: Vocus share price on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Vocus Group Limited (ASX: VOC) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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Share Market News

Bapcor share price in focus after solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price will be in focus on Wednesday following the release of its full year results…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price on watch as free cash flow surges 90%

| Ken Hall

The Domino's share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a dividend increase thanks to a 90.6%…

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Share Market News

Kogan share price on watch after heavy insider selling

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after its CEO and CFO sold millions of…

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Share Market News

CSL share price on watch after posting US$2.1 billion FY 2020 profit

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today after releasing its FY 2020 results and revealing a…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk Company share price on watch after delivering more strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after delivering further strong growth in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

These 2 exciting ASX 200 shares soared higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 climbed higher on Tuesday but these two high-profile ASX 200 shares decisively outperformed the index. We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.8%, Treasury Wine Estate shares turn sour

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.8% today, the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price fell 14.3%.

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Record Highs

Kogan share price rockets 12% to a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price rocketed 12% higher and hit a record high on Tuesday. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

Estia Health share price jumps 4% following annual results

| Chris Chitty

The Estia Health share price climbed higher today after the company announced its annual result for the year to 30…

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Share Market News

The latest 3 ASX stocks to be hit by a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 may have closed at a high on Tuesday but not all stocks enjoyed a good day as…

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Share Market News

Why is Aussie gold producer Medusa' Mining's share price skyrocketing?

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold producer Medusa mining's share price has soared 23% higher so far in August and is up 49% over…

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Technology Shares

The Appen share price just soared to an all-time high. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen share price is up more than 70% this year. Here's why I think it is a strong buy-and-hold…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Mesoblast were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last week.

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue's share price has surged 72% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue's share price has rocketed 72% higher so far in 2020. Here's why the iron ore producer and explorer has…

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⏸️ Investing

Even after the meteoric rise in the Marley Spoon share price, here's why it remains a core holding for one leading fund manager

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Marley Spoon share price has surged 1200% in 2020. Given this meteoric rise, should the company be a core…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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