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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

Wage growth is plummeting – here are 3 ASX dividend shares to start a second income

| Kate O'Brien

Wages are growing at their slowest rate in 22 years - if you're looking for a second income, take a…

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Share Market News

Waypoint REIT share price gets a boost from financial guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors took note of Waypoint's financial guidance upgrade today, driving the Waypoint REIT share price higher.

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Share Market News

What sent the Hills share price flying today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share price soared more than 13% higher earlier today after the company released a market…

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Share Market News

Alicanto share price exploding 20%, here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Alicanto share price is today storming higher despite no major news out of the company, we take a look…

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Share Market News

Why today is a great day to add to your ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

The huge COVID-19 market crash rebound may be over, but plenty of ASX shares are posting big gains.

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Share Market News

Emerald Clinics share price soars 30% on new record

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Emerald Clinics share price has surged nearly 30% in early trade following an expansion announcement from the company today.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that could take a hit from New Zealand lockdowns

| Toby Thomas

Two well-known New Zealand ASX shares may be too cheap to ignore if further lockdown restrictions send their share prices…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Evolution, Mesoblast, & Xero shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four zooming higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Brokers just downgraded the Telstra share price and these other ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price and two other ASX stocks just got slugged with a broker downgrade.

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NAB share price lifts on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The NAB share price is higher today after the bank released its quarterly report for the 3 months to 30…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: NAB Q3 update, Mesoblast rockets, Newcrest guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

3P Learning share price explodes 22% on takeover bid

| Daniel Ewing

The 3P Learning share price is soaring today after news of a takeover was announced to the market. We take…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Navigator Global, Newcrest, & Whitehaven Coal are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price rockets 57% higher on FDA breakthrough

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after making a breakthrough with the FDA in the…

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Share Market News

AGL share price fall a warning for the LNG sector

| Daryl Mather

The AGL share price has seen its worst day since 2007 after the FY20 report disclosed heavy losses, and a…

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport share price down slightly after raising $1.3 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is edging lower today after raising $1.3 billion from institutional investors...

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Share Market News

Newcrest Mining share price lower after FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its FY 2020 results…

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Share Market News

Is the Premier Investments share price still a buy after yesterday's gains?

| Glenn Leese

The Premier Investments share price surged 12% yesterday after an announcement on retail sales and profit. Is it still a…

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting share price in focus after strong FY 2020 profit growth despite the pandemic

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price could be on the move today after it delivered strong profit growth…

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Share Market News

Is the Charter Hall share price a buy, post-earnings?

| Daryl Mather

The Charter Hall share price fell yesterday after the REIT released its earnings. Yet it is a very resilient portfolio,…

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Share Gainers

Is now a good time to buy Magellan shares?

| Ken Hall

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) shares jumped 1.2% higher in yesterday's trade as the wealth manager eyes a new…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Navigator Global share price surged 39% today

| Bernd Struben

The Navigator Global Investments Ltd (ASX: NGI) share price surged 39% today following an acquisition announcement.

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Share Gainers

Should you invest in Splitit shares?

| Rhys Brock

With the share prices of buy now, pay later companies soaring, is it time to buy Splitit shares?

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Share Gainers

Xero share price higher following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price pushed higher on Thursday following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.7%, Telstra falls 7.7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped almost 0.7% today. The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price fell 7.7% after its…

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Share Market News

The Bardoc share price soared 8% today. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Bardoc Share price surged higher today as the company announced the start of a drilling program.

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Share Market News

What's driving the surge in jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings' share price in August?

| Bernd Struben

Specialist fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings's share price is up more than 18% so far this month with more strong…

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Share Market News

Vmoto share price scoots 15% higher on successful capital raising

| Bernd Struben

The Vmoto share price rocketed more than 15% today after the electric scooter manufacturer announced a confirmed equity capital raising.

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Share Market News

Metcash share price and these ASX stocks just got upgraded by leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is under pressure but it isn’t all bad news as brokers upgraded their call on…

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Share Market News

ABS employment data for July shows promising signs for coronavirus economy

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows some interesting trends in the jobs market over…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Enero Group share price leapt 16% today

| Matthew Donald

The Enero Group share price has rallied 16% higher following the release of its FY20 results, which showed resilience despite…

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Share Market News

Byron share price erupts 10% on operations update

| Daniel Ewing

The Byron share price is today soaring higher. In this article we take a look at the operational update that…

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Share Market News

Envirosuite share price surges 14% following sales update

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price has risen today following a positive sales update by the company. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

Woodside share price edges lower on half year results

| Chris Chitty

The Woodside share price edged lower today after the company released its results for the first half of 2020. We…

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Share Market News

Vection share price rockets 50% on partnership

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Vection share price has rallied 50% today after the company announced an OEM agreement with a Dell Technologies partner…

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Share Fallers

Broker reveals its expectations for the Mesoblast FDA meeting

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price will be one to watch on Friday after it holds its key FDA meeting...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Healthcare Shares

Osprey Medical share price shoots 8% higher after product approval

| Daniel Ewing

The Osprey Medical Inc (ASX: OSP) share price is up by almost 9% today after the company received important CE…

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