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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: CBA delivers $7.3bn cash profit, gold miners sink, SEEK's outlook disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX investors have been buying these international shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are amongst the international shares that ASX investors were buying last week for their portfolios.

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Share Gainers

Why Aurizon, Cochlear, Magellan, & Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

CBA share price dips on FY20 results and slashed dividend

| Kate O'Brien

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is down 0.80% this morning after the bank slashed its dividend

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Northern Star, SEEK, & WiseTech Global shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Here's why I think the City Chic share price will keep climbing

| Rhys Brock

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price has skyrocketed 320% since March. Here's why I think it can continue…

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares stuck in suspended animation

| Kate O'Brien

As the pandemic wears on, ASX travel shares that went into hibernation in March remain in a state of suspended…

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Share Market News

Computershare share price dips on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price is trading slightly higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

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Technology Shares

Is the Afterpay share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shareholders have been on a wild ride in 2020. But is the Afterpay share price a…

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Share Market News

Earnings: Transurban share price on watch after reporting full year revenue decline

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban share price will be on close watch this morning following the release of the company’s full year financial…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus: SkyCity share price falls as NZ restrictions tighten

| Ken Hall

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price is on watch as New Zealand tightens its coronavirus restrictions.

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Share Market News

Results: News Corp share price on watch as net income drops 919%

| Ken Hall

The News Corp share price is one to watch this morning after its latest regulatory filing provided more detail on…

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SEEK Share Price
Share Market News

SEEK share price on watch after COVID-19 profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be on watch after revealing how COVID-19 has hit its FY 2020's profits...

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Share Gainers

Why a new CEO is good for the A2 Milk share price

| Ken Hall

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been a strong ASX 200 performer but I think a…

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Retail Shares

Can the Kogan share price keep going?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has surged more than 495% from its lows in mid-March. But, can it…

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Technology Shares

MoneyMe share price surges, but is it sustainable?

| Daryl Mather

After rocketing up over 20% on Tuesday, can the MoneyMe share price sustain its valuation? A look at winning in…

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Share Gainers

Up 30% in a week, is the Webjet share price a strong buy?

| Ken Hall

The Webjet share price is up 30% in August so is now the time to catch the ASX travel share…

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Share Market News

ASX gold miners on watch after gold price crashes lower

| James Mickleboro

Gold miners such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) could sink lower after the gold…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in August 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX dividend stocks to buy in August 2020. Here is what…

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Share Market News

Why did the Imdex share price leap 20% higher in July?

| Bernd Struben

Mining technology provider Imdex Limited's share price leapt 20% in July. Here's more about the company and why its share…

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price surged 40% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals' share price surged 40% in July. We look at why the share price rocketed higher.

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Share Market News

Broker sees top returns for iron ore miners BHP and Rio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why JPMorgan analysts are tipping iro ore giants BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)…

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Share Market News

Why the Coles share price just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price just hit a new record high. Is Coles a buy today, perhaps…

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Share Market News

Metalstech share price up 10% following presentation

| Chris Chitty

The Metalstech share price was higher today as the company released a conference presentation offering information about its Sturec mine.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Domino's Pizza FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) releases its full year results next week...

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Share Market News

Here's why the OZ Minerals share price rocketed 24% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian copper miner OZ Minerals share price rocketed more than 24% in July. Here's why investors snapped up its shares.

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Share Market News

These record breaking ASX stocks just got downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 continues to power ahead on positive profit results, but top brokers just downgraded these ASX stocks after…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares fighting COVID-19 and rewarding shareholders

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s fight against coronavirus continues with Victoria in lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares actively involved in the fight.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre and Zip Co were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec…

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 finally taken off?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) is now at it's highest levels since early March. Has the ASX 200 finally taken…

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Share Market News

How the Goodman Group share price gained 14% in July amid a difficult real estate market

| Bernd Struben

The Goodman share price gained 14% in July, while many other real estate shares suffered. Here's why the Aussie property…

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Share Market News

Why this reporting season is different, and now's a great time for 'buy to hold' investors in ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX bank shares will be dominating the financial news headlines upon the release of performance reports from the big four…

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Share Market News

The Silver Mines share price is up, so is now a good time to buy?

| Glenn Leese

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price is up more than 150% this month. Is it time to buy…

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Share Fallers

Mesoblast share price crashes 29% lower on FDA doubts

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is crashing lower on Tuesday after doubts were raised ahead of its key FDA…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Moneyme share price surges 36% as lender enters buy now, pay later space

| Kate O'Brien

The Moneyme share price leapt more than 36% this morning after the lender announced the launch of a buy now,…

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Resources Shares

Sheffield share price surges to retest 2020 high on JV deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sheffield Resources Ltd (ASX: SFX) share price jumped to a seven-month high on the back of what management described…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX shares to buy this month: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC), and Nanosonics…

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⏸️ Investing

The Archtis share price has doubled in a week! Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Take a look at what's fuelling the skyrocketing Archtis share price this week.

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