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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 0.8%: Big four banks storm higher, TechnologyOne sinks

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Why Domain, OceanaGold, Praemium, & TechnologyOne are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the West African Resources share price has soared 140% higher in 2020

| Chris Chitty

The West African Resources share price has soared in 2020 as the company has reached new milestones at a project…

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Share Market News

A great ASX dividend share to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

Real estate is one of the few sectors that has not significantly recovered since March, yet here you can find…

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Capital Raising

Sezzle share price jumps 28% after completing $79.1 million institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is jumping higher on Monday after completing its $79.1 million institutional placement at $5.30…

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Share Market News

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price climbed 16% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The JB Hi-Fi share price has been on a solid run recently, climbing 16% in June and holding on to…

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Share Market News

AVITA Therapeutics share price climbs 4% on BARDA update

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is surging higher on Monday after the release of a positive update on…

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Share Market News

Pushpay and 1 other ASX tech share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here I look at 2 quality ASX tech shares to consider adding to your share portfolio right now: Pushpay Holdings…

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Record Highs

Why Sezzle and these ASX tech shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and these ASX tech shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are flying high in…

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Share Market News

St Barbara and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) and 2 more ASX 200 shares after a disappointing week…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

To invest successfully after the coronavirus market crash, I'd take these 3 simple steps

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying the strongest companies in unpopular sectors while they trade at low prices could help to maximise…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX 200 shares as sells. Here's why they are bearish on…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares for strong retirement income

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX shares that can provide you with strong retirement income: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) 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

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why I think the WiseTech share price is in the buy zone

| Phil Harpur

WiseTech Global is a world leading provider of software solutions to the logistics industry. Here's why I think the WiseTech…

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