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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

Share Market News

Unibail share price falls 5% on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price sunk more than 5% yesterday on the shopping centre operator’s half year results.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Coles and Wesfarmers share prices reach for new highs. Should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share prices of these 2 blue-chip ASX shares have both performed strongly in trading today, reaching new or close…

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Share Gainers

FirstWave share price jumps 28% as tech heavyweight joins the team

| Ken Hall

The FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd (ASX: FCT) share price has shot up 28% today as a leading tech executive takes…

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Share Market News

Ava Risk Group share price rockets 45% on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Ava Risk Group share price surged higher on Thursday as it announced positive cash flow in its quarterly report.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.75%, Fortescue impresses and Macquarie remains robust

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.65% today. Updates from Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and Macquarie (ASX:MQG) impressed the market.

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Share Market News

Elsight share price soars 65% on news of significant US order

| Matthew Donald

The Elsight Ltd (ASX: ELS) share price has soared today following the company's first material order from strategic partner Kinetx…

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Share Market News

Are the big US tech companies about to be broken up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will antitrust laws force major US tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Facebook to break up?

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Share Market News

Aroa Biosurgery share price jumps 8% on approvals

| Matthew Donald

The Aroa Biosurgrey share price has jumped 8% following the company's announcement the FDA and European Union approved two of…

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price surged 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is up on news the company has secured US$110 million in new…

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Resources Shares

Red River Resources share price up 9% on securing high grade deposits

| Matthew Donald

Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is trading stronger today after the company secured two new projects hosting…

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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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Share Market News

3 underloved ASX healthcare shares with strong comeback potential

| Kate O'Brien

I believe ASX healthcare shares are a solid gamble. Afterall, people are going to need to see doctors regardless of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Buddy Technologies share price more than doubled in a week

| Brendon Lau

The Buddy Technologies Ltd (ASX: BUD) share price more than doubled over the past week as sales of its new…

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Share Market News

Atomos share price surges 5% despite 17% revenue slump

| Ken Hall

The Atomos Ltd (ASX: AMS) share price has jumped more than 5% in today's trade after the company flagged strong…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi share price hits record high: Is it good value ahead of earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has hit a record high on Thursday. Is it still good value ahead…

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm share price is rising today

| Matthew Donald

The Paradigm share price is rising today after the company released promising results in its United States FDA expanded access…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy and 2 to avoid as deflation bites

| Bernd Struben

As Australia records a record level of deflation, some ASX shares will suffer while others benefit. Here's how to play…

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Share Market News

Leading strategist highlights risk of double dip recession, predicts gold to hit $2000.

| Chris Chitty

A Saxo Capital Markets strategist says Australia is at risk of a double dip recession and that gold could reach…

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Share Market News

IOOF share price drops 5% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The IOOF share price fell on Thursday following the release of a business update for the final quarter of the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sandfire share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) share price is sinking lower and is the worst performer on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Earnings: Genworth share price plunges 6% after $90 million half-year loss

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price has dropped more than 6% so far today, after the insurer…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price pushes higher ahead of the "most significant period in its history"

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is pushing higher on Thursday ahead of the "most significant period in its history"

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: Fortescue impresses, Macquarie's tough Q1, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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Record Highs

Results: Marley Spoon share price surges 40% on market update

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed 40% higher to a new record high thanks to a…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF, IGO, Janus Henderson, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, Marley Spoon, & Splitit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price jumps 8% on stellar Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its second quarter update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Macquarie share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch today after the release of its Q1 update at…

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Share Market News

K2Fly share price on watch after update

| Daryl Mather

The K2Fly share price is on watch after a positive FY20 report. The company provides SaaS systems to the mining…

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Share Market News

Orbital share price defies a falling market

| Daryl Mather

The Orbital share price rose 11.11% on a day when the ASX 200 fell by 14 points. This was after…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

These ASX online retail shares prove you don't need stores to make sales

| Kate O'Brien

Online shopping has grown dramatically in Australia with these two ASX online retail shares showing you don’t need stores to…

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon share price on watch after 129% jump in Q2 revenue

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after reporting a massive increase in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.2%, APRA boosts big 4 ASX banks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.2%, APRA has boosted the big 4 ASX bank shares today after giving guidance…

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Share Market News

Goodman share price hits record high. Is it too late to invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share price of Australia's largest REIT, Goodman Group, hit an all time high in afternoon trade. Is it too…

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Share Market News

Earnings season: What to expect from Treasury Wine Estates

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch in August when it releases its full year…

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Share Market News

Short-sellers are targeting these ASX stocks ahead of the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers are upping their bearish bets against a number of ASX stocks as we head into the reporting season.

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Share Market News

Why the Emmys say 'buy Netflix shares'

| Bernd Struben

With award-winning quality shows, and more of them than you'll ever be able to watch, Netflix shares are ones you…

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Share Market News

3 quarterly updates you might have missed: Champion Iron, Life360, & Nuchev

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) releasing quarterly updates on Wednesday. Did you see these…

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