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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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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
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

All Technology Index celebrates 6 months with stunning outperformance

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been 6 months since the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index. In that time, the index has gained…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Elon Musk wants more nickel. Here are 2 ASX shares set to charge up on increased demand

| Kate O'Brien

Elon Musk has called for greater nickel production, sending the price of the metal skyward. Here are 2 ASX shares…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.25%: Lynas rockets on U.S. deal, gold miners surge, bank shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares to leverage the shift to remote working

| Kate O'Brien

Thousands of Australians have moved from the office to work at home. Here are 3 ASX tech shares leveraged to…

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Northern Star, REA Group, & Sezzle shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, IAG, Star Entertainment, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 unloved ASX growth shares that could make you rich

| Daryl Mather

Right now, most growth investors are looking at payment, BNPL and tech stocks. However, Australia also has great science companies…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth potential: Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) and Bigtincan Holdings…

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Share Market News

JB HiFi and 1 other quality ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two quality ASX shares that I think are solid buys right now: JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:…

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A recent deal negotiated by the federal government could make the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price a buy.

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Share Gainers

Sezzle share price pushes higher after reporting stellar Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is pushing higher after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival revealed strong second quarter growth...

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Share Market News

Bubs share price sinks lower on Q4 update and new product launch announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is sinking lower following its Q4 update and new product launch announcement...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

These were the ASX 200's biggest share gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 200 ended last week down 0.2% but it wasn't all bad news. Here, we take a look at…

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Share Market News

Perpetual announces $465 million Barrow Hanley acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) share price will be on watch this week when it returns from its trading halt. It…

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Share Market News

These shares were the ASX 200's biggest losers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week lower. We take a look at the ASX 200’s biggest share price fallers…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

3 lessons I've learned about investing from 2020

| Peter Stephens

The unforeseen volatility across the stock market means that all of us are likely to learn a number of lessons…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys for next week...

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Share Market News

3 surging ASX defence shares to buy next week

| Daryl Mather

Australian defence shares have developed technologies that are sought out by countries across the world. This has resulted in a…

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Share Market News

5 steps to start investing in ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Getting started investing in ASX shares doesn’t have to be hard. We put together five simple steps to get you…

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Share Market News

Why the 2020 stock market recovery could be your chance to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Past declines in share prices have always been followed by a market recovery, which could mean that now is the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

If a second stock market crash arrives in 2020, I'd follow this plan to capitalise on it

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality shares at a discount to their intrinsic values could be a means of successfully capitalising on a second…

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Share Market News

Money to invest? I'd follow Warren Buffett to get rich

| Peter Stephens

Following the advice of Warren Buffett in an uncertain investing environment could improve your return prospects and boost your chances…

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Share Market News

Western Areas share price drops 5% following quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Western Areas share price fell on Friday following the release of its quarterly report to shareholders.

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Share Market News

These BNPL shares have blown up since their IPOs

| Kate O'Brien

As the BNPL sector continues to experience rapid growth, we take a look at how ASX BNPL shares have performed…

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Share Gainers

Escalating US-China tensions are sending these ASX stocks jumping higher today

| Brendon Lau

News that China ordered the closure of the US consulate in Chengdu is adding to the gloom on markets, but…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares leveraged to the eCommerce shift

| Kate O'Brien

The shift to eCommerce was given a shove by the onset of coronavirus. We take a look at 2 ASX…

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Share Market News

2 off the grid ASX retail shares for higher returns

| Daryl Mather

ASX retail shares have been sold off since the lockdown due to closed shopping malls. Yet some of them have…

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Share Fallers

Why the Challenger share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is dropping lower on Friday. Here's why the annuities company's shares have come under…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to benefit from huge growth in streaming subscriptions during lockdown

| Matthew Donald

Streaming services have soared due to lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares that could potentially benefit from the trend.

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Share Market News

Here's why the A2B share price is on the move today

| Daryl Mather

A2B, previously CabCharge, has announced an agreement to provide smartcard services for the NSW Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme. The A2B…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price drops on portfolio devaluation news

| Daryl Mather

The Vicinity Centres share price is down today, after the company announced an 11.7% devaluation of its directly owned property…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1%: IAG cancels final dividend, tech shares tumble, IGO jumps

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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