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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

Fund managers have been buying these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX tech share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

QBE share price rises despite expected half year loss

| Kate O'Brien

The QBE share price has risen today despite the insurer announcing it expects a net loss for the half year…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ Investing

How mandatory masks could impact these ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

As of midnight tonight, Victoria will become the first state to make the wearing of masks mandatory in coronavirus lockdown…

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Share Market News

3 ASX fintech shares with exciting growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 3 ASX fintech shares that have strong growth prospects: Sezzle Inc, EML Payments Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Beach Energy, QBE, & Resolute shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

BHP's share price tumbles with this other ASX miner after being hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price tumbled this morning after brokers downgraded the stock along with another ASX…

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Share Market News

Damstra share price jumps 14% following strong quarterly report

| Daniel Ewing

The Damstra share price is surging 14% following its quarterly report. We take a look at some of the highlights.

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Share Market News

De Grey share price rising following mine extensions

| Daniel Ewing

The De Grey share price is currently on the rise following its recent announcement. We take a look at what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 1.1%: Big four banks fall, Resolute rockets, Afterpay tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Audinate shares in trading halt, capital raising announced

| Kate O'Brien

Audinate shares are in a trading halt this morning after the media technology company announced a $40 million equity raising.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, BHP, Cann, & Mesoblast shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

Immuron share price falls 27% on registered direct offering

| Daniel Ewing

Immuron share price falls 27% following the announcement of its registered direct offering. We take a look at the intricacies…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be quality options for a long term investment of $20,000 right now...

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Share Gainers

Beach Energy share price storms higher despite Q4 sales slump

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is on the move on Wednesday despite revealing a slump in fourth quarter…

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Share Gainers

Baby Bunting share price jumps after reporting strong growth despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after reporting strong sales and profit growth…

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Share Market News

TPG and 1 other quality ASX 200 share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two quality ASX 200 shares to potentially add to your ASX share portfolio: TPG Telecom Ltd…

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast might be the best ASX healthcare growth share to own right now

| Rhys Brock

The Mesoblast share price has skyrocketed 260% since March. Here we look at the key drivers behind the gains and…

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Share Market News

Resolute Mining share price on watch after solid Q2 update and guidance confirmation

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the release of its second quarter…

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⏸️ Investing

Ardent Leisure share price surges 10% despite facing $4.5 million fine

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ardent Leisure share price closed 10% higher yesterday despite the company facing potential fines of $4.5 million due to…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan and these popular ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these high flying ASX shares have just charged to new record highs...

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Share Fallers

Is the Tassal share price a potential outperformer?

| Ken Hall

Is the Tassal Group Ltd (ASX: TGR) share price an undervalued buy as we prepare for the upcoming August earnings…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Pantoro share price soared 17% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Pantoro Ltd (ASX: PNR) share price shot up by 17% today after the company reported positive finds in Lake…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.6% on vaccine hopes and jobkeeper

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped 2.6% today on hopes regarding the vaccine as well as an extension of…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $3,000 in ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

If you have some spare cash to invest in ASX shares, here are two solid options to consider: Carsales.Com Ltd…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and 1 other ASX tech share to buy and hold beyond 2030

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think Afterpay Ltd and Audinate Group Ltd are great ASX tech shares to buy and hold for…

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Share Gainers

Why Morgans thinks the Afterpay share price could be a reporting season hero

| Brendon Lau

The true believers in the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rejoice! The tech superstar is a possible reporting season…

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Share Market News

Santos share price lifts despite non-cash impairment of up to US$800 million

| Chris Chitty

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price was up on Tuesday despite the announcement of a US$700–US$800 million write down…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero share price is at a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has continued its remarkable run and hit a new record high on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

4 exciting ASX biotech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

The ASX biotech segment has been on fire today. Here we take a closer look at 4 ASX biotech shares…

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Share Market News

Why the Metalstech share price is up 10% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Metalstech share price is pushing 10% higher today, following news it has successfully completed a bookbuild and sell down.

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Share Market News

These ASX eCommerce shares are riding the online shopping wave

| Kate O'Brien

eCommerce is now big business in Australia, accounting for 10% of all retail spending. Here are 3 ASX shares riding…

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Share Market News

Bod share price surges 5% on record revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is surging today on positive numbers from the company's quarterly report. We…

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Share Market News

Why Nearmap and 2 other ASX tech shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX tech shares that have surged higher in trade today: Nearmap Ltd, Bigtincan Holdings Ltd…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's advice for managing uncertainty

| Kate O'Brien

To help guide you through these uncertain times, we take a look at Warren Buffett’s advice for managing uncertainty.

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Share Gainers

The worst performing ASX 200 oil stock is finally catching a break today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price is outperforming today even as it suffered a big drop in quarterly…

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Share Market News

What the latest economic data could mean for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

There is a lot of new economic data set to be released by the Australian Government this week. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Ecofibre, Mesoblast, & Zip Co shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four racing notably higher on the ASX on…

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