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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

Is the Xero share price in the buy zone right now?

| Phil Harpur

Is the Xero share price in the buy zone right now? We examine this question in light of Xero's recent…

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Share Gainers

Whispir share price surges 8% to a record high on stellar Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is surging higher on Monday after releasing a strong fourth quarter update...

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Share Gainers

FlexiGroup share price jumps 8% higher following BNPL update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is pushing higher on Monday after releasing a positive update on its buy now…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price on watch after FY20 Results Preview

| Matthew Donald

The Catapult share price is on watch following its FY20 results preview today which highlighted achieving free cash flow a…

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Share Market News

Orbital share price soars by 19%

| Daryl Mather

The Orbital share price rose by approximately 19% after a visit from the Minister for Defence. Orbital is an accomplished…

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport share price on watch after traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of its…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

3 things that will impact on ASX shares this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Investors are flying blind into the profit reporting season, but there are 3 things we are likely to encounter that…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ Investing

Has the Temple & Webster share price peaked?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Temple & Webster share price tanked more than 9% today, indicating that the company’s share price may have peaked…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes up 0.4%, Rio Tinto grinds higher

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finishes today up 0.4%. The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price grinds higher after announcing FY20…

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Share Market News

Cedar Woods share price edges higher on announcement

| Matthew Donald

The Cedar Woods share price edged higher today after an update of its earnings and an acquisition in a Queensland…

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price is up 60% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has been on fire in 2020. Here's why its shares are up 60% since…

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Share Market News

Azure Minerals share price rockets 24% on acquisition news

| Daniel Ewing

The Azure Minerals Limited (ASX: AZS) share price has been sent surging 24% today, following news it has acquired a…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) have been buying...

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Share Market News

BKI Investment share price rises despite 35% drop in FY20 profit

| Daniel Ewing

The BKI share price is on watch today following its full year earnings report. In this article we take a…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

This ASX cannabis share just hit a milestone

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Botanix share price surged 20% higher today following the company's announcement of a milestone achievement but has since been…

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Share Market News

Kogan share price falls 7% on Federal Court Ruling

| Matthew Donald

The Kogan share price has been smashed after a Federal Court ruling upheld allegations made by the ACCC regarding a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Westpac class action, Rio Tinto Q2 update, travel shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are taking the headlines on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Flight Centre, Helloworld, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on…

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Share Fallers

BlueScope's earnings to halve as it takes $200m write-down

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price fell but it isn't the earnings guidance or $200 million write-down that's…

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Share Market News

Cann Group share price tanks on discounted capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

The Cann Group share price has tanked after the cannabis grower announced a capital raising at a steep discount to…

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, BWX, Life360, & Perpetual shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

In late morning trade the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to end the week on a positive…

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Share Market News

Openpay share price on the move as key metrics boom

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay share price has been on the move this week with the BNPL provider reporting record growth across leading…

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Share Market News

3 ASX gold shares to hedge against uncertainty

| Kate O'Brien

When the economy looks shaky, investors turn to gold. Here are 3 ASX gold shares you can use to hedge…

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Share Gainers

BWX share price storms higher after $40 million placement and strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is storming higher on Friday after completing its placement and reporting strong FY 2020 growth...

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Share Market News

Integrated Research share price on watch as record profit anticipated

| Kate O'Brien

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price is on watch this morning after the technology provider announced it expects…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto share price on watch after Q2 production update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its second quarter…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in July 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

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

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Share Market News

Market close: ASX 200 drops 0.7% today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.7% today as COVID-19 continues to spread in the south east of the…

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Share Market News

The ASX tech ETF you can buy and hold forever

| Glenn Leese

Tech shares should have a presence in every portfolio, in my view. But choosing the right one is easier said…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price edges higher on former Amazon executive appointment

| Matthew Donald

The Catapult share price has increased 3.1% following the company's appointment of its new, ex-Amazon Chief Operating Officer.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for dividends

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to consider buying Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS) and these top ASX ETFs for dividends...

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip Co share price sank 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is out of form on Thursday and dropping notably lower. Here's why the…

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