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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

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3 ASX shares to buy before earnings season

| Daryl Mather

This is going to be the strangest earnings season in my investing career. Here are three ASX shares likely to…

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Share Market News

Macquarie picks ASX stocks that can deliver positive earnings surprises next month

| Brendon Lau

This reporting season will likely have more negative than positive surprises, but this doesn't mean these ASX stocks can't beat…

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Why the Sydney Airport share price lost 34% in the first half of 2020

| Daniel Ewing

The Sydney Airport share price lost 34% in the first half of 2020. Here, we explore what was moving Sydney…

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Share Market News

This ASX biotech share is up 20% today

| Matthew Donald

A positive preliminary study helped send this ASX biotech share surging 50% before it edged back to a more modest…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) and two more ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Transurban and 1 other ASX 200 share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two quality ASX 200 shares to add to your portfolio right now: Transurban Group and Domino’s…

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Share Fallers

What can we learn from the Freedom Foods share price saga?

| Sebastian Bowen

What can we learn from the debacle that is the Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) share price and its…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Altium, Northern Star, & Pushpay shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.5%: Altium sales update, Afterpay tumbles, Breville shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Credit Corp, Pendal, & Whitehaven shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Phil Harpur

The NextDC share price has risen strongly since the beginning of 2020. Despite this, is it still in the buy…

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal share price surges 10% on production data

| Kate O'Brien

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is on watch this morning after the miner released its June quarter…

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet share price a buy after falling 40% from its June high?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has been a poor performer over the last few weeks. Is this a buying…

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Share Gainers

Breville share price surges as top broker reckons it's worth $62 a share

| Brendon Lau

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price is bucking the ASX 200 sell-off as fears of a COVID-19 resurgence…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price lower despite announcing key executive appointment

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite announcing a key executive appointment...

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Share Fallers

Is the Star Entertainment share price a good buy right now?

| Ken Hall

The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SGR) share price is under pressure right now but could it be a good…

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Share Market News

Altium share price on watch following FY 2020 sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its FY 2020 sales…

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Share Market News

Nanosonics and 1 more ASX healthcare share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX healthcare shares to potentially buy and hold beyond 2025: ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) and…

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Share Fallers

Why the Pushpay share price could tumble lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could come under pressure today after the Huljich family sold NZ$123.9 million worth…

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Share Market News

Is the gold price too high for investing in ASX gold shares?

| Daryl Mather

The gold price is currently above US$1800 for the first time since 2011. Many gold miners are also expensive. Are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price gained 53% in the first half of 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price was up 53% over the first half of 2020. What's next…

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De Grey Mining share price plunges another 13% lower today

| Chris Chitty

The De Grey Mining share price is down 18% since Friday, when it announced an extension of its Brolga deposit…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 goes up 1%, big 4 ASX banks rise

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has gone up 1% today. It was led by the big 4 ASX banks. The…

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Share Market News

Is the REA Group share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Is the REA Group share price a buy right now? We examine this question in light of recent events in…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price on watch after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after a positive after hours update…

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Share Market News

Bubs and 1 other exciting small cap ASX share to buy

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a closer look at 2 exciting small cap ASX shares: Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and Bigtincan…

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price has been on a rollercoaster today

| Matthew Donald

After making two announcements today, the Star Entertainment share price rose nearly 8% before giving back all its gains and…

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Share Market News

TechnologyOne share price sinks lower on short attack

| James Mickleboro

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) share price has crashed lower on Monday after being the subject of a short attack by…

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Share Gainers

Why the Domino's share price gained 30% in the first half of 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has been a strong performer in 2020. Here's why it gained 30% in the…

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Retail Shares

These 2 ASX retail shares have surged higher in 2020

| Rhys Brock

With traditional retailers like Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) in decline, emerging ecommerce players Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) and Temple…

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Share Gainers

Will the ASX share price climb higher this year?

| Ken Hall

The ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price has outperformed in 2020 but I think the company's August earnings report is…

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Record Highs

Why the Fortescue share price rallied over 40% to a record high in 2020

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hit a high a record high this afternoon and is among…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

a2 Milk and 1 other quality ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here I look at 2 quality ASX shares to consider adding to your portfolio: Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd and A2…

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Share Market News

Oil Search share price drops on impairment hit of up to US$400 million

| Matthew Donald

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price is down today after announcing impairment charges on exploration assets following a…

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Share Gainers

Why Galaxy, Platinum, Sezzle, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX shares tapping into the US market

| Daryl Mather

These ASX shares have entered the gigantic US market and are doing well. But how can you judge whether a…

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Technology Shares

Why the RPMGlobal share price could be a bargain buy right now

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX mining software company RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX: RUL) has surged 60% since March – but…

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Share Gainers

The Wesfarmers share price gets support from spin-off rumours

| Brendon Lau

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price jumped with the S&P/ASX 200 on positive offshore leads, but that isn’t the…

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